11/2012

Self-propelled crop
protection sprayer
Leeb PT 270

Operating Instructions
Read carefully prior to starting up!
Art.: 80910201 en Keep operating instructions in a safe place!
HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH
Plattlinger Str. 21
D-94562 Oberpöring
Telefon +49 (0) 99 37 . 95 96 30
Telefax +49 (0) 99 37 . 95 96 366
www.horsch.com

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© 2012 HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH, Oberpöring
Reprinting, also in form of excerpts, is only permitted with the explicit ap-
proval of HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH.
Dear Customer,
With this you received the operating instructions for the
HORSCH LEEB AS-Product you have purchased.
These operating instructions contain important information
for the proper use and the safe operation of the machine.
By purchasing the crop protection sprayer you have ac-
quired a quality product from HORSCH LEEB AS.
We would like to thank you for the trust in us, that you have
expressed by buying this machine.
For an optimal use of the self-propelled crop protection
sprayer you should thoroughly read these operating in-
structions before you start to use the machine.
The self-propelled crop protection sprayer is a spraying
machine for the application of crop protection products and
liquid fertiliser in accordance with legal regulations for soil
cultures.
The contents is structured in such a way, that you will be in-
formed in detail about the required activities in compliance
with the work-related sequence. The manual provides
you with comprehensive notices and information concern-
ing maintenance, safe use of the machine, safe working
methods, special precautions and available accessories.
Following these notices and information is mandatory, im-
portant and useful for safety in operation, Reliability and
conservation of value of the self-propelled crop protection
sprayer.
Please note:
Always store these operating instructions in the cabin un-
der the driver's seat. The operating instructions are a com-
ponent part of your machine. HORSCH LEEB Application
Systems GmbH will not assume liability for any damage
or malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the
operating instructions.
Upon delivery of the machine check for transport damage
or missing parts! Check the delivered machine for com-
pleteness against the delivery note, including optional
equipment you have ordered. Only immediately raised
claims will lead to compensation!
Together with the operating instructions, you also receive
an acknowledgement of receipt. Field service technicians
will instruct you in the operation and maintenance of the
machine. After this you should return the acknowledge-
ment of receipt to HORSCH LEEB AS. This confirms your
formal acceptance of the machine.
The warranty period for the machine starts with the date
of delivery.
You should only operate the machine after you have been
properly instructed and by following these instructions.
The self-propelled crop protection sprayer must solely be
used by persons who are familiar with the machine and
who have been informed about any dangers that may arise
from the machine.
Strictly follow the safety instructions!
Follow also the applicable accident prevention regula-
tions as well as other generally recognised safety, oc-
cupational heath and road traffic related regulations.
Any information, illustrations and technical specifica-
tions in these operating instructions are up-to-date at
the time of publishing. We, at any time, reserve the
right for design changes, technical and formal altera-
tions to our products for the purpose of improvement or
to meet changed legal regulations, without notification.
We will, of course, make up-to-date data available.
Any directions given in these operating instructions al-
ways refer to the travel direction of the machine.
Processing of warranty claims:
Warranty claims must be submitted to the Service
Department of HORSCH LEEB Application Systems
GmbH through your HORSCH sales partner. Only
claims, which have been correctly completed and
submitted no later than four weeks after the defect oc-
curred, can be processed.
Please return damaged components cleaned and emp-
tied to HORSCH LEEB AS within 4 weeks together with
a warranty claim form and precise fault description.
Exchange parts, which do not require the old part to
be returned. Please keep such parts for 6 weeks, until
a decision has been made on the action to be taken.
Warranty repairs, which are to be carried out by a
third-party company, or which are expected to take
longer than 10 working hours, must be agreed upon in
advance with the Customer Service Department.
Should these operating instructions have become
completely or partly unusable, you can receive a spare
manual for your machine by specifying the number
mentioned on the back side.
We wish you much success with your HORSCH LEEB
AS machine.
HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH
Oberpöring
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 EC-Declaration of Conformity
for machine
( RL 2006/42/EC Art. 2a )

We HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH

Plattlinger Str. 21
D-94562 Oberpöring

declare in sole responsibility, that the product

Designation of machine: Self-propelled crop protection sprayer

Machine type: PT 270 Chassis no. and higher: 25 00 00 73

this declaration refers to, conforms with all relevant fundamental health and safety requirements
of the EC directive 2006/42/EC.
For proper implementation of the heath and safety requirements mentioned in the EC-directive,
the following standards and technical specifications were used in particular:

• RL 2009/127/EC
• EN ISO 4254-1 : 05-2011
• EN ISO 4254-6 : 10-2011
• EN ISO 4413 : 04-2011
• EN ISO 12100 : 03-2011
• EN 12761-2 : 01-2002
• EN 14018 : 02-2010
• EN 15695-1 : 05-2010

Oberpöring 14.11.2012 Person responsible for documentation

Place and date Florian Zink

Manufacturer's signature:

Details concerning the signatory: - Theodor Leeb -

Development and engineering

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ORIGINAL VERSION OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Identification of machine

Please enter the corresponding data into the following list when receiving the machine:

Serial number: ....................................................................................

Machine type: ....................................................................................

Year of construction: ....................................................................................

Initial use: ....................................................................................

Accessories: ....................................................................................

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Issuing date of operating instructions: 11/2012

Address of dealer :

Name: ....................................................................................

Road: ....................................................................................

Place: ....................................................................................

Phone: ....................................................................................

E-Mail: ....................................................................................

Manufacturer's address:
HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH Phone: +49 (0) 99 37 - 95 96 30
Plattlinger Str. 21 Fax: +49 (0) 99 37 - 95 96 366
D-94562 Oberpöring (Germany) E-Mail: info.leeb@horsch.com

Type plate and CE-identification

Arrangement of type plate and CE-identification (1).

The type plate contains the following data:

• Manufacturer • Power kW
• Mach.-Ident-No.: • Basic weight kg 1
• Type • Perm. total weight kg
• Perm. system pressure bar • Axle load front tongue load kg
• Year of constr. • Axle load rear kg

Machines for France require another type plate.

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Vehicle handover certificate

Preparation of vehicle Execution

by service workshop (date) Signature

Check oil level, correct if necessary:

Engine, axle drives, gearbox, differential gears on front
and rear axles, auxiliary drives, hydraulic circuits

Check fluid level, correct if necessary:

Cooling system, brake systems, air conditioning

Lubricate the vehicle by following the lubrication plan,

Lubricate joints with oil

Check steering and toe-in

Check tyre pressure
Check wheel nuts for tight fit

Check the electric system

Check the error log

Fill up fuel

Brake test

Explanations during vehicle handover

Raise the attention for safety regulations in operating instructions

and on vehicle

Inform about the necessity to comply with country specific

regulations concerning speed and trailer brake systems

Explain the following functional features in detail

and demonstrate their operation:

Operating controls, multiple display,

commissioning, starting, parking,
information about faults, code table

Notes on customer service and maintenance

Handover of vehicle accessories

Inform about the necessary vehicle inspections:

Main, intermediate and special brake test

Handover

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 Acknowledgement of receipt
Please cut off and return to HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH or hand over to the corresponding Service Engineer during commissioning.

No right to claim warranty if this acknowledgement of receipt has not been returned!

To HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH

Plattlinger Str. 21
D-94562 Oberpöring (Germany)
Fax: +49 (0) 99 37 - 95 96 366

Machine type: .....................................................................................................

Serial number: ....................................................................................................

Date of delivery: .................................................................................................

Optional equipment: ......................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................................................

o Demonstration machine - Initial use

o Demonstration machine - Relocation
o Demonstration machine sold to final customer - Use
o New machine sold to final customer - Initial use
o Customer's machine - Relocation

Issue of operating instructions: 11/2012

I hereby confirm the receipt of the operating instructions for the machine specified above. I have been instructed by
a Service Engineer of HORSCH LEEB AS/HORSCH or an authorized dealer in the operation and functions as well
as the safety related requirements of the machine.

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Name of Service Engineer

Dealer Customer

Name: ................................................................................ Name: ...........................................................................

Road: ................................................................................. Road: ............................................................................

ZIP-Code: .......................................................................... ZIP-Code: .....................................................................

Place: ................................................................................ Place: ...........................................................................

Phone: ............................................................................... Phone: ..........................................................................

Fax: ................................................................................... Fax: ..............................................................................

E-Mail: ............................................................................... E-Mail: ..........................................................................

I am aware, that the right to claim warranty will only be effective, if this form is returned to HORSCH LEEB
Application Systems GmbH or handed over to the Service Engineer, properly completed immediately after initial
instruction.

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Place, date of inital instruction Signature of customer

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Table of Contents Page
1 Product Description .................................................................................................. 16
1.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 16
1.2 Fluid circuit in crop protection sprayer............................................................................ 17
1.3 Traffic compliant equipment......................................................................................... 18
1.4 Safety and protective features....................................................................................... 19
1.5 Intended use................................................................................................................ 20
1.5.1 Intended equipment of the self-propelled crop protection sprayer................................. 20
1.5.2 Consequential damage.................................................................................................. 21
1.5.3 Effects when using certain crop protection products...................................................... 21
1.5.4 Danger zones and danger points................................................................................... 21
1.6 Technical data of vehicle............................................................................................... 22 - 23
1.7 Technical data of vehicle and attachment ..................................................................... 24
1.8 Tyres ............................................................................................................................. 25

2 Safety.......................................................................................................................... 26
2.1 Identification of notes in the operating instructions........................................................ 26
2.2 Representation of safety symbols .............................................................................. 26
2.3 Qualification and training or personnel .......................................................................... 27
2.4 Operator's workplace ................................................................................................... 27
2.5 Danger caused by failing to comply with the safety regulations .................................... 27
2.6 Safety-conscious working ............................................................................................ 27
2.7 Safety regulations for the operator .............................................................................. 28
2.7.1 Safety regulations and accident prevention instructions................................................ 28 - 29
2.7.2 Hitching and unhitching a trailer .................................................................................. 29
2.7.3 Using the machine ...................................................................................................... 29
2.7.4 Changing equipment ................................................................................................... 30
2.7.5 Transporting the machine ............................................................................................... 30
2.7.6 Hydraulic system .......................................................................................................... 30 - 31
2.7.7 Electric system ............................................................................................................ 31
2.7.8 Battery ........................................................................................................................... 31
2.7.9 Cooling system ............................................................................................................. 31
2.7.10 Hitched up machines (trailer) ...................................................................................... 32
2.7.11 Brake system ................................................................................................................. 32
2.7.12 Pneumatic brake system ............................................................................................... 32
2.7.13 Tyres ............................................................................................................................. 32
2.7.14 Self-propelled working machine ..................................................................................... 32 - 33
2.7.15 Automatic steering........................................................................................................ 33
2.7.16 Working implements ...................................................................................................... 33
2.7.17 Crop protection sprayer operation ............................................................................... 33 - 34
2.7.18 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 34
2.7.19 Emergency exit ............................................................................................................. 35
2.8 Loading and unloading................................................................................................... 35
2.9 Unauthorized conversion and manufacture of spare parts............................................. 35
2.10 Impermissible kinds of operation ..................................................................................... 35
2.11 Spare and wear parts as well as auxiliary materials...................................................... 35
2.12 Cleaning and waste disposal.......................................................................................... 35
2.13 Work in the vicinity of high-voltage power lines............................................................ 36
2.14 Phone and radio equipment........................................................................................... 36
2.15 Dangers caused by residual energy ............................................................................... 36
2.16 Organizational measures.............................................................................................. 36
2.17 Safety notes on the machine ....................................................................................... 37
2.18 Warning signs on working implement ............................................................................ 37
2.19 Position of safety stickers on the machine................................................................... 38 - 39
2.19.1 Order-no. and explanations on safety stickers........................................................... 40 - 43

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3 Operating Controls ................................................................................................ 45
3.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 45
3.2 Switch console ......................................................................................................... 45
3.2.1 Console switch and control lamps............................................................................. 46
3.2.1.1 Travel system enable switch .................................................................................... 46
3.2.1.2 Parking brake enable switch .................................................................................... 47
3.2.1.3 Rear axle steering enable switch ............................................................................. 47
3.2.1.4 Enable switch for synchronized or all-wheel steering .............................................. 47
3.2.1.5 Crabwalk steering enable switch ............................................................................. 47
3.2.2 Keypad console ....................................................................................................... 48
3.2.3 Control lamps ........................................................................................................... 48
3.2.4 Electrical vehicle socket outlets ................................................................................ 48
3.2.5 Ignition lock .............................................................................................................. 49
3.2.6 Quick stop button ..................................................................................................... 49
3.2.7 Cigarette lighter ........................................................................................................ 49
3.2.8 Engine fault control lamp .......................................................................................... 49
3.2.9 Charge control lamps ............................................................................................... 49
3.3 Multi-function lever ................................................................................................... 50 - 51
3.4 Roof console............................................................................................................. 52
3.5 Switch group in roof console..................................................................................... 52
3.6 Steering column and pedals ........................................................................................ 53
3.6.1 Applying the service brake ............................................................................................... 54
3.6.2 Horn................................................................................................................................ 54
3.6.3 Indicator switch ............................................................................................................... 54
3.6.4 Travel light ........................................................................................................................ 54
3.6.5 Headlight flasher ................................................................................................................ 54
3.7 Climatronic / heating...................................................................................................... 55
3.7.1 Operating controls and display elements.......................................................................... 55
3.7.2 Operation..................................................................................................................... 56
3.7.2.1 Switching the system on................................................................................................... 56
3.7.2.2 Adjusting the desired cabin temperature.................................................................. 56
3.7.2.3 Switching air conditioning operation on / off.............................................................. 57
3.7.2.4 Switching REHEAT operation on / off........................................................................ 57
3.7.2.5 Manual adjustment of evaporator fan speed............................................................ 58
3.7.2.6 Switching the temperature display over to ° Fahrenheit............................................ 58
3.7.2.7 Output of faults in the display .................................................................................. 59
3.8 Warning Devices and Monitors................................................................................. 60
3.8.1 Engine fault control lamp .......................................................................................... 60
3.8.2 Charge control lamps................................................................................................ 60
3.9 Info terminal .............................................................................................................. 61
3.9.1 Information area ....................................................................................................... 62
3.9.2 Road travel (Trac side) ................................................................................................. 62
3.9.3 Field operation (sprayer side) ......................................................................................... 62
3.10 Function range ............................................................................................................. 63
3.10.1 Settings .................................................................................................................... 63
3.10.1.1 Settings auto turn ..................................................................................................... 63
3.10.2 Adjustment page diagnose........................................................................................ 64
3.10.2.1 Sub-menu determination of radar pusles ................................................................. 64
3.10.2.2 Sub-menu for fault rectification................................................................................. 64
3.10.3 Autoturn .................................................................................................................... 64
3.10.4 Warning messages.................................................................................................... 65

4 Illumination.............................................................................................................. 67
4.1 Direction indicator, hazard light and brake light ....................................................... 67
4.2 Parking light ............................................................................................................. 68
4.3 Dimmed headlight .................................................................................................... 68
4.4 Reversing light ......................................................................................................... 68
4.5 Working head lights................................................................................................... 69

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4.6 Night-Light ................................................................................................................. 70
4.7 Rotating beacon ........................................................................................................ 70

5 Cabin............................................................................................................................... 71
5.1 Access ladder to driver's cabin ........................................................................................ 71
5.2 Open cabin door .............................................................................................................. 71
5.3 Air-cushioned comfort seat ............................................................................................... 72
5.3.1 Right armrest .............................................................................................................. 73
5.4 Steering column adjustment ............................................................................................. 74
5.5 Stowage facility for operating instructions, first aid box and warning triangle ................... 74
5.6 Instructor's seat .............................................................................................................. 75
5.7 Inside rear view mirror ...................................................................................................... 75
5.8 Cooling box ...................................................................................................................... 75
5.9 Sun visor ................................................................................................................... 75
5.10 Outside rear view mirror ............................................................................................ 76
5.11 Emergency exit .......................................................................................................... 76
5.12 Front windscreen wiper ............................................................................................. 77
5.13 Front windscreen washer system .............................................................................. 77
5.14 Adjustable air nozzles ................................................................................................... 77
5.15 Radio installation ............................................................................................................. 77

6 Inspection before start-up ...................................................................................... 78

6.1 Daily inspections ........................................................................................................... 78
6.2 Dirt deposits in the engine compartment ........................................................................ 78
6.3 Engine oil level ................................................................................................................ 78
6.4 Fuel level ................................................................................................................... 78
6.5 Hydraulic oil level ....................................................................................................... 79
6.6 Engine coolant – control ............................................................................................ 79
6.7 After longer periods of rest......................................................................................... 79
6.8 Tyres .......................................................................................................................... 79
6.9 Inspections inside the cabin .............................................................................................. 79

7 Commissioning ............................................................................................................. 80
7.1 Check suitability of Trac ............................................................................................. 80
7.2 Securing the Trac against unintended starting and rolling ........................................ 81

8 Engine Operation ............................................................................................................ 83

8.1 Running the engine in .................................................................................................. 83
8.2 Before starting the engine ......................................................................................... 83
8.3 Prerequisites for starting the engine .......................................................................... 84
8.4 Switching the ignition on ............................................................................................ 85
8.5 Starting the engine .................................................................................................... 85
8.6 Engine fault control lamp ........................................................................................... 86
8.7 Charge control lamps.................................................................................................... 86
8.8 Starting with an auxiliary battery........................................................................................ 86
8.9 Shutting the engine down.................................................................................................. 87
8.10 Stalling the engine...................................................................................................... 87
8.11 In case of cold weather............................................................................................... 87

9 Driving and transportation...................................................................................... 88

9.1 General notes on driving............................................................................................ 88
9.2 Starting the engine ..................................................................................................... 88
9.3 Braking........................................................................................................................ 88
9.3.1 Foot brake (road travel) ............................................................................................. 88
9.3.2 Parking brake enable switch ...................................................................................... 88
9.4 Driving and steering.................................................................................................... 89
9.4.1 Manual front axle steering.......................................................................................... 89
9.4.2 Adjustment of steering type, release of rear axle steering ........................................ 89

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9.4.3 All-wheel steering via console switch .......................................................................... 90
9.4.4 Crabwalk .................................................................................................................... 90
9.4.5 All-wheel steering via foot switch (jog mode for headland)......................................... 90
9.4.6 Differential lock via foot switch (jog mode) ............................................................. 90
9.5 Forward / backward travel ............................................................................................. 91
9.6 Various travel modes ................................................................................................. 92
9.6.1 Setting function Travel mode I - Travel lever / pedal .................................................. 92
9.6.2 Setting function Travel mode II - Pedal ...................................................................... 93
9.6.3 Setting function Travel mode III - V auto..................................................................... 93
9.7 Adjusting the acceleration characteristic ...................................................................... 94
9.8 Tempomat ....................................................................................................................... 94
9.9 Avoiding overheating of the hydrostatic system ............................................................. 95
9.10 Transport travels / notes on transport .......................................................................... 96
9.11 Spray boom in transport position .............................................................................. 97
9.12 Towing ..................................................................................................................... 98
9.13 Emergency releasing of parking brake .......................................................................... 98
9.13.1 Adjusting the parking brake...................................................................................... 98
9.14 Towing device (optional) .......................................................................................... 99 - 100

10 Design and Function of the Crop Protection Sprayer ............................................. 101

10.1 Fluid circuit PT........................................................................................................ 101
10.2 Commander-Box control unit ................................................................................. 102
10.2.1 Suction side ................................................................................................................. 102
10.2.2 Pressure side ................................................................................................................ 102
10.2.3 Filling ..................................................................................................................... 102
10.2.4 Outside cleaning .................................................................................................... 102
10.3 Illuviation valve ...................................................................................................... 103
10.4 Hand-wash fresh water tank .................................................................................. 104
10.5 Spraying pump ...................................................................................................... 105
10.6 Piston diaphragm pump ......................................................................................... 105
10.6 Filling pump (optional)............................................................................................ 106
10.7 Suction filter ........................................................................................................... 106
10.8 Pressure filter ........................................................................................................ 106
10.9 Agitator .................................................................................................................. 106
10.10 Filling level gauge Tank-Control ............................................................................ 106
10.11 Filter ...................................................................................................................... 107
10.11.1 Nozzle filter (optional) ............................................................................................ 107
10.12 Outside washing facility (optional) ......................................................................... 108
10.13 Transport, document and safety container ............................................................ 109
10.14 Tank installation, general ....................................................................................... 109
10.15 Fresh water tank..................................................................................................... 109
10.16 Suction connection for filling the wash container .................................................. 110

11 Design and Function of the Spraying Boom ..................................................... 111

11.1 Overview................................................................................................................. 111
11.2 Folding and unfolding the spraying boom ............................................................. 111
11.3 Boom folding variants ............................................................................................ 113
11.4 Adjusting the spraying height ................................................................................ 113
11.5 Folding boom control ............................................................................................. 114
11.5.1 Distance control ..................................................................................................... 114
11.5.2 BoomControl ......................................................................................................... 114
11.6 Boom interlock / slope compensation .................................................................... 115
11.7 Unlocking / locking the transport lock .................................................................... 115
11.7.1 Transport lock for boom rest ................................................................................. 115
11.8 Collision protection ................................................................................................ 116
11.9 Spraying line .......................................................................................................... 116
11.9.1 Circulation system ................................................................................................. 116
11.9.2 Cleaning nozzle tube + nozzles ............................................................................. 117

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11.9.3 Technical data....................................................................................................... 117
11.10 CCS - Continuous inside cleaning (Continuous Cleaning System) ..................... 117
11.11 Nozzle body ......................................................................................................... 118
11.11.1 Single nozzle body with pneumatic control valve ................................................. 118
11.11.2 Multiple nozzle body manual 3-fold ...................................................................... 118
11.11.3 Multiple nozzle body pneumatic ............................................................................. 119
11.11.4 Edge nozzles electric ................................................................................................ 119
11.12 Assembling the nozzle ............................................................................................... 119
11.12.1 Disassembling the diaphragm valve in case of dripping nozzles ................................ 120
11.13 Liquid fertiliser operation ............................................................................................. 120

12 Using the sprayer .................................................................................................. 121

12.1 Preparing for spraying .......................................................................................... 122
12.2 Preparing the wash .............................................................................................. 123
12.2.1 Calculating filling and refilling quantities .............................................................. 124
12.2.2 Filling tables for remnant areas ............................................................................ 125
12.3 Filling with water .................................................................................................. 126
12.3.1 Filling the wash container through the filler opening ............................................ 127
12.3.2 Filling the wash container through the filler connection ....................................... 128
12.3.3 Feeding function ................................................................................................... 128
12.4 Filling the fresh water tank.................................................................................... 128
12.5 Flushing in preparations ....................................................................................... 129
12.5.1 Flushing in liquid preparations during filling ......................................................... 130
12.5.1.1 Flushing in liquid preparations with full or partly filled wash container ................. 130
12.5.2 Flushing in powdery preparations and carbamide ............................................... 131
12.5.3 Flushing in with ECOFILL (optional) ..................................................................... 131
12.5.4 Pre-cleaning the canister with wash ..................................................................... 132
12.5.5 Pre-cleaning the canister with rinsing water ......................................................... 132
12.6 Spraying ............................................................................................................... 133
12.6.1 Special notes on spraying ..................................................................................... 133 - 134
12.6.2 Spraying wash ...................................................................................................... 134
12.6.3 Spraying ............................................................................................................... 135
12.6.4 Windward drift reduction measures ..................................................................... 136
12.6.5 Spraying with 25cm nozzle spacing and reduced distance to the target area ........... 136
12.7 Residual quantities ..................................................................................................... 137
12.7.1 Disposal of residual quantities.............................................................................. 137
12.7.2 Diluting residual quantities in the wash container and spraying
of the diluted residual quantity at the end of the spraying operation .......................... 137 - 138
12.8 Use of hand-wash fresh water tank ............................................................................. 139
12.9 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 140

13 Cleaning, service and maintenance of the crop protection sprayer .................... 141 - 142
13.1 Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 142 - 143
13.2 CCS - Continuous inside cleaning (Continuous Cleaning System) ..................... 144
13.3 Cleaning the sprayer with the tank empty ........................................................... 144
13.4 Cleaning the sprayer with the tank full ................................................................. 144 - 145
13.5 Cleaning tank and outside of sprayer ................................................................... 145
13.6 Nozzle cleaning with compressed air ................................................................... 146
13.7 Cleaning the suction filter ..................................................................................... 146
13.8 Cleaning the pressure filter .................................................................................. 146

14 Maintenance and care of carrier vehicle .......................................................... 147

14.1 Engine maintenance ............................................................................................. 147
14.1.2 Dirt deposits in the engine compartment .............................................................. 147
14.1.3 Engine oil level ..................................................................................................... 147
14.1.4 Engine oil and filter change .................................................................................. 147
14.1.5 Fuel prefilter change ............................................................................................ 148
14.1.5.1 Replacing the fuel filter element ........................................................................... 148

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14.1.6 Fuel ................................................................................................................... 149
14.1.7 Filling in fuel ...................................................................................................... 149
14.1.8 Fuel level .......................................................................................................... 150
14.1.9 Engine coolant .................................................................................................. 150
14.1.10 Engine coolant – control .................................................................................... 151
14.1.11 Cleaning the cooling system ............................................................................. 151
14.1.12 Air filter .............................................................................................................. 152
14.1.12.1 Cleaning the air filter ......................................................................................... 152 -153
14.2 Maintenance – hydraulics ................................................................................. 154
14.2.1 Identification of hydraulic hoses ........................................................................ 155
14.2.2 Maintenance intervals ....................................................................................... 155
14.2.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hoses .............................................................. 155
14.2.4 Assembly and disassembly of hydraulic hoses ................................................ 155 - 156
14.3 Travel system/hydraulic pumps ............................................................................... 157
14.4 Hydraulic valve block ............................................................................................. 158 - 160
14.5 LS-shut-off valve ..................................................................................................... 160
14.6 Hydraulic oil ....................................................................................................... 161
14.6.1 List of hydraulic oils for the hydraulic system ................................................... 161
14.7 Hydraulic oil level .............................................................................................. 162
14.8 Replacing the hydraulic oil filter ........................................................................ 162
14.9 Cleaning the hydraulic oil cooler ....................................................................... 163
14.10 Manual transmission ......................................................................................... 163
14.11 PTO-centralizer ................................................................................................. 164
14.12 Notes on maintenance work on axle and brakes .............................................. 165 -166
14.13 Axles .................................................................................................................. 166
14.13.1 Maintenance of planetary gear unit .......................................................................... 167
14.13.2 Maintenance of differential gear .............................................................................. 167
14.14 Parking brake adjustment .................................................................................. 168
14.15 Tyre inspection and service .................................................................................... 169
14.15.1 Tyre pressure .................................................................................................... 169
14.16 Mounting tyres ..................................................................................................... 169 - 170
14.16.1 Fastening of wheels ................................................................................................ 170
14.17 Belt drives ......................................................................................................... 171
14.17.1 Fan / generator .................................................................................................. 171
14.17.2 Coolant / fuel pump ........................................................................................... 171
14.18 Draining the compressed air system ....................................................................... 171
14.19 Windscreen washing system .................................................................................. 171

15 Tilting the tank installation ................................................................................... 172 - 173

16 Maintenance – carrier vehicle electrics ............................................................... 174

16.1 Technical data of electric systems .................................................................... 174
16.2 Maintenance-free batteries................................................................................ 174
16.3 Assisted starting ................................................................................................ 174
16.4 Battery – danger in handling ............................................................................. 174
16.5 Cleaning the battery .......................................................................................... 175
16.6 Installing batteries and connecting with correct polarity .................................... 175
16.7 Three-phase alternator ..................................................................................... 175
16.8 Starter ............................................................................................................... 176
16.9 Maintenance of lighting system ......................................................................... 176
16.10 Fuses / relays ................................................................................................... 177
16.10.1 Overview of cabin-mounted PCB. ..................................................................... 177
16.10.2 Fuses ISO-BUS interface ................................................................................. 178
16.10.3 Cabin-mounted PCB cabin roof ........................................................................ 178
16.10.4 Cabin-mounted PCB overview cabin roof ......................................................... 179

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17 Maintenance – air conditioning and heating ................................................... 180
17.1 Special safety notes ............................................................................................. 180
17.2 Components of the air conditioning system ......................................................... 180
17.3 Refrigerant data sheet R 134a (excerpt)............................................................... 181
17.4 Technical data ...................................................................................................... 181
17.5 Refrigerant ........................................................................................................... 182
17.6 Pressure switch .................................................................................................... 182
17.7 Fresh air filter (cabin) ........................................................................................... 183
17.8 Checking the condenser ...................................................................................... 183
17.9 Collector / dryer .................................................................................................... 184
17.10 Check state of refrigerant and filling quantity.............................................................. 184

18 Storage ................................................................................................................ 185

18.1 At the end of the spraying season ....................................................................... 185
18.2 Drainage of pumps – sprayer/tank ....................................................................... 185
18.2.1 Drainage of wash container ................................................................................. 185
18.2.2 Drainage of sprayer pump ................................................................................... 185
18.2.3 Drainage of fresh water tank ................................................................................ 186
18.2.4 Drainage of piston diaphragm pump with suction filter ........................................ 186
18.3 Wintering of sprayer system ................................................................................. 186
18.3.1 Wintering of high-pressure cleaner ...................................................................... 187
18.4 At the end of the spraying season – engine area ................................................. 187
18.45 Before the new season ........................................................................................ 187

19 Lubrication plan – periodic maintenance ................................................................ 189

19.1 Maintenance during the running-in period .................................................................. 189
19.1.2 Every 10 operating hours .......................................................................................... 189
19.1.3 Until the first 50 operating hours have been reached ................................................ 189
19.1.4 After the first 100 operating hours ....................................................................... 189
19.1.5 Every 500 operating hours ................................................................................... 190
19.1.6 Every 1000 operating hours or 1x per year .......................................................... 190
19.1.7 As required ........................................................................................................... 190
19.1.8 Annually ............................................................................................................... 190
19.2 Electric lighting system, replacement of bulbs ..................................................... 191
19.3 Screw tightening torques ..................................................................................... 192
19.4 Lubrication instructions ......................................................................................... 192
19.5 Operating materials carrier vehicle ...................................................................... 193
19.6 Periodic maintenance of crop protection sprayer ................................................. 194 -195
19.7 Lubrication plan overview carrier vehicle ............................................................. 196 -197
19.8 Lubrication plan overview crop protection sprayer ............................................... 198 -197
19.8.1 Lubrication points folding boom tower and middle section .................................. 198 -199
19.8.2 Lubrication points folding boom 5-pieces ............................................................. 199
19.8.3 Lubrication points folding boom 7-pieces ............................................................. 200 - 201
19.8.4 Lubrication points folding boom optional equipment BoomControl ...................... 201
19.8.5 Servicing the lifting ropes ..................................................................................... 201
19.9 Flow meter calibration .......................................................................................... 202
19.10 Notes on crop protection sprayer inspection ........................................................ 202

20 Waste disposal of the crop protection sprayer .................................................... 203

21 Spraying table ......................................................................................................... 204 - 207

21.1 Spraying table for 3-jet nozzles ............................................................................... 208 - 209
21.2 Spraying table for 5-hole nozzles ............................................................................... 209 - 210
21.3 Spraying table for 7-hole nozzles ............................................................................... 210 - 212
21.4 Spraying table for FD-nozzles ...................................................................................... 212
21.5 Spraying table for hose-towed arrangement ............................................................. 213 - 214
21.6 Conversion table for spraying liquid fertiliser ....................................................... 215

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1 Product description

1.1 Overview

This chapter provides a detailed overview over the de- You should preferably read this chapter directly on the
sign of the machine and also informs about the desig- machine. This way you will become optimally familiar
nations of the individual assembly groups and actuating with the machine.
elements.

A B E F G
D

A - Terminal box
B - Pendulum suspension O
C - Wash container
D - Filling dome
E - Working platform
I N
F - Railing, access ladder (left hand
side)
G - Spraying boom
H - Rape blossom protection P
I - Hand wash container
J - Commander-Box (C-Box)
K - Tank-Control - filling level indicator
L - Slewable illuviation valve
M - Spraying pump J
N - External cleaning connection
O
P
- Flow meter
- Fresh water tank
K
Q - Piston diaphragm pump
Q

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 Flow meter

Pressure filter Pressure sensor

Internal cleaning

Wash container

Electric

10 bar
control valves

Injector
1.2 Fluid circuit in crop protection sprayer

Agitator Fresh water tank

Air

Suction filter

Piston diaphragm pump

1bar
Filling valve

Suction filter Centrifugal pump

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1.3 Traffic compliant equipment

A
A B

A - 8 spotlights each per vehicle side on rims, yellow

B - 2 warning boards (rectangular) cabin right and left C D
front
C - 2 dimmed headlights
D - 2 direction indicators right and left

B - 2 warning boards (rectangular) mud guards right

and left rear
F - 2 direction indicators
G - 2 reversing headlights
H - 2 brake lights

I - 1 number plate holder with lighting

J - Flashing beacon

I
Note! Due to country-specific G
road traffic rules and regulations, F J
individual points may, depending
on the country, be different.

H
E

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1.4 Safety and protective features

1 - Lift mast transport lock

1 2
2 - Control feature to check
the transport lock

3 - Transport lock boom /

boom rest inside wing 3

4 - Transport lock boom 5-pieces

5 - Transport lock boom 7-pieces

6 - Railing on working platform

Railing and access ladder to working platform and to

reach the filler dome.

Strictly make sure that the access lad-

der is locked in transport position.

DANGER
Danger of injury by poisonous vapours!
Never climb into the wash container.
Danger of falling off when riding on the
machine!
Riding on the crop protection sprayer is
generally prohibited.

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1.5 Intended use
Use of the self-propelled PT is considered intended, if
the following points are accounted for during operation
of the machine.
Te manufacturer will not assume liability for any dam-
age resulting from unintended use, the risk must be
solely borne by the user.
• The self-propelled machine is intended for the trans-
portation and application of crop protection products
(insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and others) in
form of suspensions, emulsions and mixtures as well
as of liquid fertilisers.
• The sprayer is solely intended for agricultural appli-
cations in the treatment of plantations. It is compliant
with the latest technical standard and, when correct-
ly set and adjusted and with the correct metering, it
ensures biological success.
• The machine must only be operated for its intended
use if in a technically perfect condition, whilst being
aware of safety and risks and in strict compliance
with the operating instructions!
• The working machine is operated by just one person
sitting in the cabin.
• The PT 270 is a working machine, which must only
be driven on public roads in strict compliance with
the permitted axle loads.
• Any faults that could adversely affect occupational
safety must be eliminated immediately!
• Defective or excessively strained parts must be
replaced immediately. The machine must otherwise
not be operated.
• Use only genuine HORSCH-LEEB-AS spare parts
for repairs. Other spare parts have not been tested
and approved by HORSCH LEEB AS and may have
a negative influence on machine characteristics or
severely affect the safety.
• Changes to the machine, which may have a neg-
ative effect on safety, are only permitted with the
consent of the manufacturer.
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Slopes may be passed in
• contour line
travel direction to the left 15 %
travel direction to the right 15 %
• Fall line
uphill 15 %
downhill 15 %
Intended use also includes:
• compliance with all notes in these operating instruc-
tions.
• compliance with the specified inspection and mainte-
nance work.
• the sole use of genuine HORSCH LEEB AS spare
parts.
Any use different than described above is prohibited
and is considered unintended.
For damage caused by unintended use
• the operator is solely responsible
• HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH will not assume liability.
1.5.1 Intended equipment of the self-
propelled crop protection sprayer
The intended equipment of the crop protection sprayer
results from the combination of
o basic unit and chassis
o tyres
o pressure fitting
o pump equipment
o spraying boom
o spraying lines with half-width control and option-
al equipment
Should a distributor create further individual types,
which are not listed, the distributor is obliged to issue
the declaration required acc. to § 25 of the Plant Protec-
tion Act dated 15/09/1986 to the JKI.
The forms required for this purpose are available from:
Julius Kühn Institute
Federal Research Institute for Crops
Messeweg 11/12
D-38104 Braunschweig
1.5.2 Consequential damage 1.5.4 Danger zones and danger points

The machine has been manufactured by HORSCH The danger zone is the area around the machine, in
LEEB Application Systems GmbH with great care. Nev- which persons could be reached
ertheless, even when used properly, deviations in the
placing quantity may cause consequential damage up to • by work related movements of the machine and its
total failure. E.g. by: implements
o different composition of crop protection products • by the materials and foreign objects thrown out of
(insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other) in the machine
form of suspensions, emulsions and mixtures as
• accidently lowered or lifted work implements
well as of liquid fertilisers
• accidental rolling of the trac or the machine
o blockages and seed bridging (e.g. agglutination
or flocculation or crop protection products)
The danger zone of the machine contains dangerous
o wear of wear parts
spots with permanently existing or unexpected dangers.
o damage caused by external effects (e.g. flow me- These danger spots are marked with warning signs,
ter) which warn against residual dangers, that cannot be
technically eliminated by design. Here the special safety
o mechanical damage (e.g. pump defects)
instructions in the corresponding chapters are valid.
o incorrect application quantities and travel speeds
No persons are to remain within the danger zone of the
o incorrect sprayer settings and non-compliance
machine,
with the "Good professional practice in crop pro-
tection - fundamentals for execution"
• as long as the trac engine is in operation.
o reaction of crop protection products caused by
• as long as the self-propelled machine including trail-
the non-permitted mixing of 2 or more crop pro-
er has not been secured against accidental starting
tection products (e.g. flocculation of the wash)
and rolling.

The operator must only move the machine or change

1.5.3 Effects when using certain crop working implements from transport to working position
protection products and vice-versa or drive these implements, if the danger
zone of the machine is free of persons.
At the time this crop protection sprayer is built, the
manufacturer is only aware of a few BBA approved crop Danger spots exist:
protection products, which could have a damaging effect
on the materials of the crop protection equipment. • in the range of moving components.
• on a machine just starting to drive.
We would like to point out, that e.g. crop protection
product known to use, like Lasso, Betanal and Tramal, • in the slewing range of the spray boom.
Stomp, Iloxan, Mudecan, Elancolan and Teridox will • inside the wash container because of toxic vapours.
causde damage to hoses and switching diaphragms, if
• under lifted, unsecured machines or machine parts.
these are exposed to such products over a longer peri-
od of time (20 hours). The listed examples do not claim • when unfolding and folding the spray boom in the
completeness. vicinity of overhead power lines by touching these
lines.
Warnings are especially issued for non-permissible
mixtures of 2 or even more different crop protection
products. Substances with a tendency to agglutination
or solidification must not be applied.

When using such aggressive crop protection products it

is highly recommended to spray these immediately after
the preparation of the wash and thoroughly clean the
system with water after.

The materials and components used for the HORSCH

LEEB AS crop protection sprayers are liquid fertiliser
proof.

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1.6 Technical data of vehicle

Curb weight (kg) approx. 11,000 (depending on equipment)

max. perm. total weight on road (kg) 18,000 at 40 km/h (depending on tyres)
20,000 at 40 km/h (depending on tyres)
max. total weight in field (kg) 21,000 (depending on tyres)
max. perm. axle load on road (kg) front / rear 10,000 / 10,000
max. perm. axle load in field (kg) 18,000 (theoretical)
Ground clearance (mm) 850 under axle (with 480/80 R 50)
Wheel base (mm) 3,300
Track widths (mm) 2000 / 2250 by switching the wheels over
Length (mm) 8,970
Height (mm) 3,980

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Engine
Water-cooled DEUTZ diesel engine Type TCD 2013 L6 2V
Power (kW/PS) 200 / 272
Number of cylinders / cooling 6 / Water / Turbo with charge air cooling
Displacement (cm³) 7146
Rated speed (rpm) 2300
Max. torque (Nm/rotary speed) 1050 / 1500
Control electronic EMR
Tank capacity approx. 450 litre

Gearbox
Gearbox type Hydroshift
Working ranges Field / road
Transmission hydrostatic stepless
Speeds Field: 0-23 km/h
Road: 0-40 km/h or 0-50 km/h. Top
speed always at 1.600 rpm possible
All wheel drive electro-hydraulically switchable under load

Undercarriage / axles
Front axle FA Outer planetary axle, steerable
Rear axle RA Outer planetary axle, rigid or steerable
Suspension FA and RA pneumatic with level control
and active side stabilization

Steering
Front axle hydraulic
Rear axle hydraulic-electric steering
(with steerable RA) automatic centring
and interlocking during road travel
Steering types only FA / all-wheel steering / crabwalk /
RA manual / via foot switch for headland

Brake system
Service brake FA and RA with integrated wet multi-disc brake
Parking brake Cardanic brake with spring accumulator,
hydraulically operated

Hydraulic system
Main pump Variable displacement pump, volume controlled LS
Power (ltr./min) 185
Working pressure (bar) 200
Interfaces pressure / return flow / LS-signal
Additional pumps steering pump (50 l/min for RA
Preloading cooling pump (50 l/min)

Automotive electric system

Operating voltage 12 V
Battery 2 x dry batteries, Optima 12 V / 50 Ah
Three-phase alternator 14 V / 150 A + 65 A
Starter 12 V / 4 kW

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1.7 Technical data of vehicle and attachment

LEEB PT

Overall length mm 8 970

Overall height mm 3 980

Overall width mm 2 850

Wash container
• Actual volume l 8 400
• Nominal volume l 8 000

Capacity of fresh water tank l approx. 450

Filling height
• from floor mm 3 500

Volume of hand wash container l 15

Permissible system pressure bar 10

Technical residual quantity incl. pump

• on level ground l 40
• contour line
- 8.5° travel direction to the left l 42
- 8.5° travel direction to the right l 42
• Fall line
- 8.5° uphill l 40
- 8.5° downhill l 45

Central control electric pneumatic nozzle control

Spraying pressure adjustment electric

Spraying pressure adjustment range bar 0.8 – 10

Spraying pressure display digital spraying pressure display

Pressure filter 50 (80) stitches

Agitator infinitely adjustable / disconnectable

Application quantity control Speed dependent via job computer

Nozzle height mm 500 - 2 800

Payload = permissible total weight - basic weight

DANGER
Exceeding the permissible payload is prohibited.
Danger of accident caused by unstable driving situations!
Carefully determine the payload and thus the permissible filling
of your machine. Not all filling media allow
complete filling of the hopper.

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1.8 Tyres
Tightening torque
Tightening torque front 510 Nm
Tightening torque rear 510 Nm

Standard tyres

Tyre type perm. V max Tyre pressure Max. perm. tyre load in kg at
in km/h in bar 10km/h 30km/h 40km/h 50km/h

1.8 5550 4260 4050 4050

2.2 6240 4780 4560 4560

Standard tyres
front/rear 2.4 6560 5030 4750 4750
Alliance 50
480/80 R 50 2.8 7140 5470 5210 5210

3.2 7730 5920 5600 5600

Tyre type perm. V max Tyre pressure Max. perm. tyre load in kg at
in km/h in bar 10km/h 30km/h 40km/h 50km/h

1 4850 3460 3230 2940

1.3 5640 4020 3760 3420

Standard tyres
front/rear 1.6 6380 4550 4250 3870
Alliance 50
520/85 R 46 2 7700 5490 5130 4670

2.5 8760 6250 5840 5310

3 9750 6960 6500 5920

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2 Safety
2.1 Identification of notes in the
operating instructions

The safety notes contained in these operating instruc- WARNING

tions, which could cause danger for persons if not com-
plied with, are marked with general danger symbols: identifies a possible medium risk endangerment,
which could result in fatal or (severe) physical inju-
ries if not avoided.

Failure to comply with these notices may, under

certain circumstances, lead to fatal or most severe
physical injuries.
Safety symbols acc. to DIN 4844 - W9

General functions are marked as follows:

CAUTION

identifies a low risk endangerment, which could re-

sult in minor or medium physical injuries, or materi-
al damage, if not avoided.
Notices directly attached to the machine must be
strictly followed and always kept in perfectly legible
condition.

2.2 Representation of safety sym-
bols
Safety notes are identified with a triangular safety
symbol and the preceding signal word. The signal word
(Danger, Warning, Caution) described the severity of
the imminent danger and has the following meaning:
IMPORTANT
identifies an obligation for a particular behaviour or
activity concerning the proper use of the machine.
Failure to comply with such notices can lead to mal-
functions of the machine or problems in its vicinity.

NOTE
DANGER
highlights hints on application and particularly use-
ful information.
identifies an immediate high risk endangerment,
which can lead to death or severe physical injuries
These notices will assist you in the optimal use of
(loss of limbs or long-term damage) if not avoided.
all function your machine offers.
Failure to comply with these notices can lead to
fatal or most severe physical injuries.

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2.3 Qualification and training or 2.4 Operator's workplace
personnel
The machine must solely be operated by one person
The machine must only be operated, serviced and re- sitting on the seat of the Trac.
paired by persons who are familiar with it and have been
made aware of the dangers involved. The operator is
obliged to exactly specify the area of responsibility, compe- 2.5 Danger caused by failing
tence and the monitoring of personnel. This self-propelled
machine must only be driven by persons who posses an to comply with the safety
appropriate driving licence. If the personnel does not have regulations
appropriate knowledge, it must be trained and instructed
accordingly. A person being instructed must only work with
or on the machine under the supervision of an experienced Failing to comply with the safety notes can cause dan-
person. ger for persons, but also for the environment and the
The operator must further make sure that the personnel machine. Failing to comply with the safety notes can
has read and understood the contents of these operating lead to the loss of all compensation claims.
instructions.
In detail, failing to comply with the safety regulations
Repair work not described in these operating instructions can lead to the following endangerments:
must only be carried out in authorized expert workshops.
– Dangers for persons caused by non-secured
working areas
– Failure of important machine functions
Activity Person Instructed Persons with
specially operator professional – Failure of the prescribed methods for mainte-
instructed for education nance and repair
the activity – Endangerment of persons caused by mechanical
Loading/ and chemical effects
transport ü ü ü – Dangers for the environment caused by hydraulic
Commis- – – oil leaks
sioning ü
Setup, pre- – –
paring for ü
operation 2.6 Safety-conscious working
Operation – –
ü The safety notes listed in these operating instructions,
Mainte- – –
nance ü the existing accident prevention instructions and any
possibly listed internal instructions concerning work,
Trouble- – operation and safety must be strictly complied with.
shooting ü ü
and remedy
Besides the safety notes in these operating instruc-
Waste – –
disposal ü tions, the national and generally valid occupational
safety and accident prevention instructions are also
binding.
Maintenance and repair work on the machine
must only be carried out by a specialist work- Follow the instructions for the avoidance of dangers
shop, if the related work has been indicated depicted on the warning signs.
as "Workshop work". The personnel in an The occupational safety and accident prevention
expert has the necessary knowledge and also instructions issued by the responsible liability associa-
the appropriate utilities (tools, lifting and sup- tion are binding.
porting gear) for a proper and safety related
execution of all work required for mainte- When taking part in the traffic on public roads one
nance and repair of the machine. must strictly comply with the respective legal regula-
tions (in the Federal Republic of Germany the StVZO
and StVO)

Be prepared for emergencies. Always keep the first

aid kit and the warning triangle close at hand. Keep
emergency numbers for physicians and fire fighters
near the phone.

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2.7 Safety regulations for the • Check and install transport equipment – such as
e.g. lighting, warning facilities and possible protec-
operator tive features!

• Operating elements (ropes, chains, linkages etc.),

Danger of crushing, cutting, being caught, being
pulled in and impact due to missing traffic and op-
erational safety.
Before each start, check the machine with respect to
safety in traffic and during operation!
which are far away from the operated elements,
must be routed in such a way, that they will not trig-
ger unintended movements in any of the transport
and working positions.
• Prepare the machine for road travel as prescribed
and lock it as specified by the manufacturer!
• Always match the travel speed to the ambient con-
ditions!

2.7.1 Safety regulations and accident • When driving up and down hill and across the slope
avoid sudden cornering!
prevention instructions
• Travel characteristics, steering and braking ability
• Besides the notices in these operating instructions
are influenced by attached or hitched up equipment
you should also pay attention to the generally valid
and ballasting weights. You should therefore pay
safety and accident prevention instructions!
attention to sufficient steering and braking ability!
• Before starting the machine all safety installations
• Always account for the large overhang and/or the
and protective features must be correctly assem-
centrifugal mass of the machine when cornering!
bled and fully functional. Check all safety installa-
tions and protective features at regular intervals.
• Only start operation of the machine after all protec-
tive features have been installed and are functional!
• The attached warning and information signs provide
important information for danger free operation;
• Keep safety installations in good condition. Replace
strict compliance serves you safety!
missing or damaged parts.
• Please pay attention to the corresponding regula-
• It is prohibited to remain inside the working range!
tions when using public roads!
• The machine must not be used to ride on or for
• Faulty or disassembled safety installations and pro-
transportation!
tective features can lead to dangerous situations.
• Do not leave the driver's stand while driving!
• Become familiar with all equipment and control
elements as well as their functions before starting
• Using the machine during work to transport passen-
work. It is too late for this once you have started
gers is only permitted on the specified passenger
work!
seat.
• Keep the machine clean and tidy to avoid any risk
• Do not remain in the turning and operating range of
of fire!
the machine!
• Check the area near the machine before setting
• The boom must only be operated if there are no
off and starting operation! (for children!). Ensure
persons in the operating range.
sufficient visibility!
• Parts actuated by external forces (e.g. hydraulically)
• Hitch up any implements carefully, fasten and se-
have crushing and shearing points!
cure only at the specified devices.
• When working on self-propelled machines use the
• When driving on slopes – danger of tipping over!
parking brake and wheel chocks to secure the ma-
chine against rolling!
• Observe the permitted axle loads, total weight and
transport dimensions!

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• When tipping the hopper attachment use a suitable
support at the right position!
• Drive in such a way, that you will at any time be
able to securely control the Trac. Be aware of your
own abilities, account for the road, traffic, sight and
weather conditions, the driving characteristics of
the Trac and the influences of the sprayer imple-
ment or a trailer.
2.7.2 Hitching and unhitching a trailer
• Hitch the trailer correctly to the specified hitching
points!
• By hitching trailers to the rear of the Trac, the fol-
lowing must not be exceeded
- the permissible total weight of the Trac
- the permissible Trac axle loads
- the permissible tyre bearing capacities of the
Trac tyres
- the permissible tongue load.
• Before hitching or unhitching a trailer secure it
against accidental rolling.
• Persons are not permitted to stay between the
trailer to be hitched up and the Trac, while the Trac
is moving towards the trailer!
• Possibly assisting persons must stay besides the
vehicles and may only step between the vehicles
when these are at standstill.
• For hitching and unhitching trailers position the
respective supports (if intended) appropriately (to
ensure stability)!
• Danger of injury at crushing or shearing points
when operating the support facilities!
• Exercise extreme care when hitching or unhitching
trailers to and from the Trac! Crushing and shear-
ing points in the coupling area between Trac and
trailer.
• Coupled supply lines
- must easily follow all movements during cornering
without applying any tension, buckling or friction.
- but must not rub against other parts.
• Triggering ropes for quick release couplings must
hang down loosely and should not trigger any ac-
tion whne in lowest position!
• Always ensure stability when parking unhitched
trailers!
2.7.3 Using the machine
• Before starting work make yourself familiar with all
equipment and operating elements on the machine
and with their functions. It is too late for this once
you have started work!
• Wear tight fitting clothes! Loose clothes increase
the danger of being caught or pulled in by drive
shafts!
• Only start operation of the machine if all protective
devices have been installed and are in protecting
position!
• Pay attention to the max. payload of the spraying
implement and the hitched up trailer as well as the
permissible axle and tongue loads of the Trac! If
necessary drive with the tank only partly filled.
• Persons are not permitted to stay inside the work-
ing range of the machine!
• Persons are not permitted to stay inside the turning
and slewing range of the machine!
• Only use ascending aids and steps when machine
is at standstill. Passengers are not allowed to ride
on the machine during operation!
• Parts actuated by external forces (e.g. hydraulical-
ly) have crushing and shearing points!
• Machine parts operated by external forces must
only be actuated, if persons keep a sufficient safety
distance from the machine!
• Before leaving the Trac, secure it against acciden-
tal starting and unintended rolling. For this purpose
- lower the machine to the ground
- apply the parking brake
- shut down the Trac engine
- pull out the ignition key
• The engine must only be started from the driver's
seat. The engine must not be started by shorting
the electrical connections on the starter motor,
because the machine might immediately start to
move.
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2.7.4 Changing equipment
• Secure the machine against unintended rolling
away!
• Secure lifted frame parts, under which you will be
working, with suitable supports!
• Caution! Danger of injury caused by protruding
parts (boom parts, etc.)!
• Do not step on moving or other rotating parts to
climb onto the machine. You could fall and be seri-
ously injured.
2.7.5 Transporting the machine
• When using public roads you must strictly comply
with the national road traffic regulations!
• Before starting transport travels check the correct
connection of supply lines
- the light system for damage,
function and cleanliness
- the brake and hydraulic system for obvious faults
- whether the parking brake has been fully opened
- the function of the brake system
• Always ensure sufficient steering and braking ability
of the Trac!
Machines mounted or hitched to the Trac have an
effect on the driving characteristics as well as the
steering and braking abilities of the Trac.
• Pay attention to the max. payload of the trailer and
the permissible axle and tongue loads of the Trac!
• The Trac must secure the prescribed brake retarda-
tion for the loaded train (Trac plus trailer)!
• Check the braking effect before starting to drive!
• When cornering consider the wide projection and
the centrifugal mass of the machine!
• Before starting transport travels move all slewable
machine parts to transport position!
• Before starting transport travels secure all slewa-
ble machine parts in transport position to prevent
endangering position changes. Use the dedicated
transport locks for this purpose!
• Before starting transport travels check whether
the required transport equipment, like e.g. lighting,
warning facilities and protective features, has been
correctly mounted to the machine!
• Match your travel speed to the prevailing conditions!
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2.7.6 Hydraulic system
• The hydraulic system is under high pressure!
• Ensure correct connection of hydraulic hoses!
• When connecting hydraulic hoses make sure that
the hydraulic system is depressurized on both trac-
tor and machine side!
• Blocking actuators on the Trac, which serve the
purpose of directly executing hydraulic or electric
movements of components, such as e.g. folding,
slewing and pushing processes, is prohibited.
The corresponding movements must automatically
stop once you release the corresponding actuator.
This does not apply for the movement of facilities,
which
- are continuous or
- automatically controlled or
- the function of which requires a floating or pres-
sure position
Before starting work in the hydraulic system
- lower the machine to the ground
- depressurize the hydraulic system
- shut down the Trac engine
- apply the parking brake
- pull off the ignition key
• Pressure accumulator
Depending on the model of the machine, the hy-
draulic system may have a pressure accumulator
installed. Do not open or work (welding, drilling)
on the pressure accumulator. Even after being
emptied, the accumulator is still preloaded by gas
pressure.
Always depressurize the pressure accumulator
before starting work on the hydraulic system. The
pressure gauge (if present) should not indicate any
pressure.
The pressure gauge reading should drop to 0 bar.
Only then may work be carried out on the hydraulic
system.
• Have the hydraulic hoses inspected by an expert
under safety related aspects at least once every
year!
• Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or excessively
aged! Use only original HORSCH-LEEB-AS hydrau-
lic hoses!
• The utilization period of hydraulic hoses should not
exceed six years, including a possible storage time
of maximum two years. Even if properly stored and
under permissible stress, hoses and hose connec-
tions are subject to natural ageing, which limits
their shelf life and utilization period. Deviating from
this, the utilization period can also be determined
on the basis of empirical values, particularly under
due consideration of the endangering potential. For
hoses and hose lines made of thermoplastics other
guide values may be decisive.
o When subsequently installing electric equip-
ment and/or components to the machine, including
the connection to the vehicle electrics, the user
must check in his responsibility whether the instal-
lation causes interferences in the vehicle electrics
or with other components.
o Make sure that the subsequently installed elec-
tric and electronic components are in accordance
with the valid issue of the EMC-directive 2004/108/
EEC and are identified with the CE-sign.

• Never try to seal off leaking hydraulic hoses with

your hands or fingers. Fluids (hydraulic oil) es- 2.7.8 Battery
caping under pressure can penetrate the skin and
enter into the body causing severe injury! • Maintenance work on the battery requires appropri-
Immediately consult a physician if injured by hy- ate knowledge and proper tools!
draulic oil! Danger of infection.
• Keep open fire, burning matches and sparks away
• When checking for leaks use appropriate aids, be- from the battery;
cause of the possible risk of severe infection. Danger of explosion!

• Power sockets and connectors (electric, pneumatic) • Never check the charge level of the battery by
between Trac and machine should be colour-coded connecting both poles to a metal object. Use a
in order to exclude operating errors. Voltmeter.

• The control unit on the Trac must be secured or
locked when not in use or when the machine is in
transport position, in order to prevent accidents
caused by unintended hydraulic movements or
movements caused by persons other than the op-
erator (children, passengers).
• Do not recharge a frozen battery;
Danger of explosion! Heat the battery up to 16 °C
beforehand.
• Battery acid can cause severe injury by cauteriza-
tion of skin and eyes, you should therefore wear
appropriate protective clothing.

2.7.7 Electric system

• Always disconnect the battery (negative pole) be-
fore starting work in the electric system!
• Use only the specified fuses. The use of too strong
fuses will damage the electric system - fire hazard!
2.7.9 Cooling system
The heated up cooling system is under pressure – Dan-
ger of burning! - you should therefore only remove
the radiator cap with the engine shut down and cooled
down.

• Ensure correct connection of the battery - connect

the positive pole first and the negative pole after!
When disconnecting disconnect the negative pole
first and the positive pole after!

• Always cover the positive pole of the battery with

the cover intended for this purpose. Danger of ex-
plosion in case of short-circuit to ground!

• Danger of explosion! Avoid the creation of sparks

and naked flames in the vicinity of the battery!

• The machine can be equipped with electronic

components and parts, the function of which can
be affected by the transmission of electromagnetic
waves from other equipment. Such influences can
lead to the endangerment of persons, if the follow-
ing safety notes are not complied with.

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2.7.10 Hitched up machines (trailer)
• Please pay attention to the permissible combination
possibilities of the towing device on the Trac and
the pulling tool on the trailer!
• Only hitch up permissible combinations of vehicles
(Trac and towed machine).
• In case of single-axle trailers pay attention to the
max. permissible tongue load of the Trac on the
towing device!
• Always ensure sufficient steering and braking abil-
ity of the Trac! Machines (trailers) hitched up to the
Trac have an effect on the travel behaviour and the
steering and braking abilities of the Trac, especially
single-axle trailers with tongue load acting on the
Trac!
• The height of a straight towbar eye with tongue
load must only be adjusted in an expert workshop!
2.7.11 Brake system
• Adjustment and repair work on the brake system
must only be carried out in expert workshops or
established brake service workshops!
• Immediately stop the Trac with the brake system
in case of any malfunctions. Have the malfunction
remedied immediately!
• The brake system must be thoroughly checked at
regular intervals!
• Before starting work on the brake system you must
securely park the machine. Protect the machine
against accidental lowering and unintended rolling
(wheel chocks)!
• Be extremely careful when performing welding,
torch cutting and drilling work near brake lines!
• After work for adjusting or repairing the brake sys-
tem you must generally perform a brake test!
2.7.12 Pneumatic brake system
• You may only start to drive with a hitched up ma-
chine, when the pressure gauge on the Trac shows
0.5 bar!
• Before hitching up the trailer you must clean the
seal rings on the coupling heads of the supply and
brake lines from any possible dirt!
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• Before driving without a machine hitched up, close
the coupling heads on the Trac!
• Hook the coupling heads of the supply and brake
lines of the trailer into the brackets provided for this
purpose!
• Drain the air vessel every day!
• Use only the prescribed brake fluid to fill up or to
replace. When replacing the brake fluid strictly
follow the corresponding regulations!
• The fixed settings of brake valves must not be
changed!
• Replace the air vessel if it can be moved in its
tensioning straps, if it shows signs of damage or if
the type plate on the air vessel is corroded, loose of
missing.
2.7.13 Tyres
• When working on the tyres you must make sure
that the machine is parked safely and has been
properly protected against accidental lowering
(parking brake, wheel chocks).
• The assembly of wheels and tyres requires pro-
found knowledge and the use of proper assembly
tools!
• Repair work on tyres and wheels must only be car-
ried out by specialists and only with the appropriate
assembly tools for this kind of work!
• Check tyre pressure at regular intervals! Pay atten-
tion to the specified air pressure!
• Check the wheel nuts at regular intervals and
retighten all fastening screws and nuts as specified
by HORSCH LEEB AS GmbH! Failing to do so can
lead to loosing wheels and thus to the machine
tipping over.
2.7.14 Self-propelled working machine
• When driving on public roads you must use the
hazard lights or the flashing beacon in accordance
with the country-specific traffic regulations.
• Switch on the lighting system to enhance the de-
tectability of the vehicle.
• Safety installations
• Always check the driving and operating safety of
the machine before starting work.
• When entering or leaving the sprayer Trac hold on
to the rail and the door handle.
• Climbing on the mudguard areas of the spraying
Trac is not permitted after the railing has been
removed.
• Persons are not allowed to ride on the platform.
• For road travel the boom must be folded in and
lowered into the receptacles.
The dedicated locking facilities must be locked in
place.
• Drive the machine only with the specified speed.
• For road travel the working implements must be
in transport position and properly locked, as pre-
scribed by the manufacturer.
• Always route exhaust gases to the outside and en-
sure an adequate supply of fresh air when running
the engine in closed rooms.
• When using liquid starting aids avoid the generation
of sparks or naked flames in the vicinity. Keep liquid
starting aids away from batteries and electric power
lines.
• When cornering you must always consider the
width of the vehicle and also the fact that the rear of
the sprayer Trac will swing out. Soil conditions influ-
ence the driving characteristics of the sprayer Trac.
• Be careful in case of hollows, trenches and ob-
stacles, these could cause the sprayer Trac to
turn over. This is particularly valid when driving on
slopes.
2.7.15 Automatic steering
• Automatic steering must only be used for the pur-
pose it is intended for. It must only be used in the
field, away from public or semi-public roads, away
from yard areas as well as far away from possibly
endangered persons.
• Follow the notes in the operating instructions of the
corresponding manufacturer!
2.7.16 Working implements
• Attention! After switching of the drives there is still
a danger caused by the coasting down gyrating
mass! Do not step close to the machine during this
phase. Work on the machine may only be started
once the machine is fully at standstill.
• Cleaning, lubrication and adjustment work must
only be carried out with drive and engine shut down
and the ignition key pulled out!
2.7.17 Crop protection sprayer operation
• Please pay attention to the recommendations of the
crop protection product manufacturer concerning
protective clothing, warning notes for the handling
of crop protection products and the metering, appli-
cation and cleaning instructions.
• Pay attention to the notes in the Plant Protection Act!
• Never open lines under pressure!
• Use only original spare hoses from HORSCH LEEB
AS, which will withstand the chemical, mechanical
and thermal loads. For assembly you should gener-
ally use hose clamps made of V2A!
• Repair work inside the wash container must only
be carried out after thorough cleaning and when
wearing a respiratory mask. For safety reasons as
second person must supervise these works from
outside the wash container!
• Please pay attention to the following when repairing
crop protection sprayers, which have been used
with ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution:
Due to the evaporation of water, the residues of
this ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution
may form salt on or inside the wash container. This
results in pure ammonium nitrate and carbonyl
diamide. In its pure form, ammonium nitrate in con-
nection with organic matter , such as e.g. carbonyl
diamide, becomes explosive, if critical temperatures
(caused by e.g. welding work, grinding, filing) are
reached.
• You can counteract this danger by thorough clean-
ing the wash container or of parts to be repaired
with water, because the salt of the ammonium
nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution is water-soluble.
Therefore always clean the crop protection sprayer
thoroughly with water before starting repair work!
▪▪ The nominal capacity of the wash container must
not be exceeded when filling!
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▪▪ At the headland reduce the travel speed and switch
off the sprayer.
▪▪ Excessive, jerky steering movements at the be-
ginning and the end of a curve will put extreme
loads on the boom.
▪▪ Please remember, that with fine droplets and strong
wind the crop protection product may be blown
away and thus cause damage for others!
▪▪ If the soil is very dry, the crop protection product
may be blown away with dust over to other fields
and cause damage.
Always wait until the soil is moist enough!
▪▪ It is recommended to check the spraying success
from time to time, like for instance:
Metering quantity, clogged nozzles, damage to ma-
chine parts, leakage and cleanliness of the machine
▪▪ When handling crop protection products wear ap-
propriate protective clothing, such as e.g. gloves,
boiler suit, protective goggles, etc.!
▪▪ On cabin tractors with ventilation fans replace the
filters in the fresh air supply with activated char-
coal filters!
▪▪ Please pay attention to the information concerning
the compatibility of crop protection products and
materials of the crop protection sprayer!
▪▪ Do not spray any crop protection products which
have a tendency for agglutination or solidification!
▪▪ Do not fill crop protection sprayers with water from
open waterbodies - to protect man, animal and
environment!
▪▪ Always take a sufficient amount of water with you,
so that you can wash off crop protection product if
needed.
▪▪ When using these products strictly comply with the
instructions for use and the precautions listed by
the crop protection product manufacturer!
▪▪ Information concerning the preparations used
must always be kept in the transport box, so that
these are available for rescue services in case of
accidents.
▪▪ In case of physical contact with crop protection
products you may need to consult a physician.
▪▪ Only fill the crop protection sprayer by using the
original HORSCH LEEB AS filling equipment and
only by gravity feed via the water supply!
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2.7.18 Maintenance
• Repair, maintenance and cleaning work as well
as the rectification of malfunctions must generally
be carried out with the engine shut down! Pull the
machine plug off the on-board computer. Pull out
the ignition key!
• Wear safety gloves to protect against sharp-edged
machine parts.
• Carry out prescribed adjustment, maintenance and
inspection tasks according to schedule.
• Secure all operating media, such as compressed air
and hydraulics against accidental starting.
• Before starting maintenance, repair and cleaning
work secure the lifted machine or raised machine
parts against accidental lowering!
• When performing maintenance work with tilted
superstructure use appropriate supporting elements
to secure it.
• When replacing larger assembly groups secure
these cautiously with appropriate lifting gear.
• Check nuts and screws regularly for tight fit and
retighten as necessary!
• When exchanging cultivation tools with cutting edg-
es use appropriate tools and wear gloves!
• Dispose of oils, greases and filters according to
applicable regulations!
• Always disconnect the electric power supply before
starting work on the electrical system!
• Disconnect the cable from the generator and bat-
tery of the Trac before you start welding work on the
Trac or on attached machines! The ground connec-
tion must be as close as possible to the welding
point.
• Should protective features be subjected to wear,
they must be checked at regular intervals and re-
placed in due time!
• Spare parts must at least correspond with the
technical requirements stipulated by the equipment
manufacturer! This is ensured when using original
spare parts from HORSCH LEEB AS!
• Only use nitrogen to fill up the gas accumulator -
Danger of explosion!
2.7.19 Emergency exit
Inside the cabin you find an emergency hammer, which
can be used to knock out the cabin window, if required.
2.8 Loading and unloading
WARNING
There is a danger of accident if the brake system of the
hitched up machine is not filled and connected to the
Trac.
Pneumatic brake system:
You may only start to drive with a hitched up
machine, when the pressure gauge on the
Trac shows 0.5 bar!
2.9 Unauthorized conversion and as auxiliary materials
manufacture of spare parts
Conversions or changes to the machine are only
permitted in agreement with the manufacturer. Original
spare parts and accessories approved by the manu-
facturer serve the purpose of safety. This also applies
for welding work on load bearing components. The use
of parts other than the ones specified may result in the
rejection of liability for resulting damage.
Only use conversion and accessory parts approved by
HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH, to ensure
that the type approval acc. to national and international
regulations will remain valid. Vehicles with an official
type approval or facilities and equipment with valid type
approval or permission for road traffic according to the
road traffic regulations connected with a vehicle must
be in a condition determined by the approval or permis-
sion.
WARNING
Danger of crushing, cutting, being caught, being
pulled in and impact caused by the breakage of
load bearing components.
The following is generally prohibited:
• drilling in frame or undercarriage
• enlarging existing bore holes in frame or under
carriage
• welding on load bearing parts
2.10 Impermissible kinds of opera-
tion
The operating safety of the delivered machine can
only be guaranteed when it is used for the purpose it is
intended for, as described in the corresponding chapter
- General - in these operating instructions. The limit-
ing values specified in the data sheets must under no
circumstances be exceeded.
2.11 Spare and wear parts as well
Machine parts in unacceptable condition must be re-
placed immediately.
Use only original HORSCH LEEB AS spare parts and
wear items, to maintain the validity of the type approv-
al as per national and international regulations. When
using spare parts and wear items from third parties it
cannot be ensured that these have been designed and
manufactured under the aspects of expected loads and
safety.
HORSCH LEEB Application Systems GmbH will not
assume liability for damage resulting from the use of
unapproved spare parts and wear items or auxiliary
materials.
2.12 Cleaning and waste disposal
Handle and dispose of all materials and substances
used for this purpose appropriately, especially when
working on lubrication system and facilities and when
using solvents for cleaning.
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2.13 Work in the vicinity of 2.16 Organizational measures
high-voltage power lines
The operator is obliged to provide the necessary per-
1. Special care must be exercised when working un sonal protective equipment as specified by the manu-
der or in the range of high-voltage power lines. facturer of the crop protection product to be used, such
as e.g.:
2. Please remember that the total height of 4 m will be • a chemicals resistant overall
considerably exceeded when folding and unfolding • chemicals resistant gloves
the spray boom.
• waterproof shoes
3. If you must pass under overhead power lines, you • face protection
must consult the energy provider to receive infor • respirator
mation about these overhead power lines with re • safety goggles
spect to rated voltage as well as the minimum
• skin protection agent, etc.
height of the lines.

4. The safety distances specified in the table must

under no circumstances be fallen short of.
IMPORTANT

Rated voltage Safety distance The operating instructions

to overhead power lines
___________________________________________
KV m
___________________________________________
Up to 1 1
More than 1 to 110 2
More than 101 to 220 3
More than 220 to 380 4
___________________________________________
2.14 Phone and radio equipment
• must always be kept near the place of use of the
machine!
• must always be freely accessible for operator
and maintenance personnel!
Operating instructions and documentation from
other manufacturers
The operating instructions for the ma-
chine and the documentation from oth-
er manufacturers are stored in a dedi-
cated drawer under the driver's seat.
Please pay attention to the attached
documentation from other manufacturers!

Phones and radio equipment not connected to an

Inspect the existing safety installations at regular
external aerial can disturb the function of the vehicle
intervals!
electronics and thus endanger the operational safety of
the vehicle.

2.15 Dangers caused by residual

energy
Pay attention to the occurrence of mechanical, hydrau-
lic, pneumatic and electric/electronic residual energies
on the machine. Apply appropriate precautions when
instructing operating personnel. You will find detailed
information in the corresponding chapters of the operat-
ing instructions.

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2.17 Safety notes on the machine

The self-propelled crop protection sprayer Leeb PT 270

is equipped with all necessary safety installations (pro-
tections). Not all dangerous spots on the machine can be
completely safeguarded, since this would impair the func-
tionality of the machine. Corresponding safety notes on
the machine point to still remaining residual risks. These
danger notes have been attached in the form of warning
signs. Important notes about the position of information
stickers and their meaning/supplement can be found
hereunder!

Become familiar with the meaning of the

opposite warning signs. The opposite
texts and the attachment location on the
machine provide information about the
special danger spots on the machine.
Keep all warning signs on the machine in
clean and legible condition!
Replace illegible warning signs.

2.18 Warning signs - design

Warning signs identify danger zones on the machine and

warn of residual risks. These areas contain permanently
present or unexpectedly occurring endangerments.

The inscription on the warning signs is always the same

and contains in the following sequence:

1. A description of the danger. Example: Danger caused

by cutting and cutting off!

2. The consequence if failed to comply with the in-

struction(s) for the avoidance of dangers. Example:
Causes severe injuries to fingers or hand.

3. The instruction(s) for the avoidance of dangers.

Example: Only touch machine parts after they have
stopped completely.

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2.19 Position of safety stickers on the machine
KT - 03742 + 03743
KT - 01455
KT - 01456

KT - 01453
(on and under engine cover)

KT - 02983

KT - 01454

KT - 01455

Right side of machine (under cover) KT - 03744

KT - 01679 + 01682

KT - 01457
KT - 01683

Left side of machine

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 KT - 03747
KT - 03745

KT - 02623

KT - 02628

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2.19.1 Order numbers and explanations
Order-No. Collective sticker
KT - 02983 (1x)
Read and follow the oper-
ating instructions before
starting up the machine!
Order-No. Collective sticker
KT - 02983 (1x)
Order-No. Individual sticker
KT - 01682 (1x)
Endangerment by hydraulic oil
escaping under high pressure,
caused by leaking hydraulic
hose lines!
This endangerment can cause
severe or even fatal injuries, if hy-
draulic oil escaping under pressure penetrates the
skin and enters into the body.
• Never try to seal off leaking hydraulic hoses
with your hands or fingers.
• Before starting maintenance and repair work
on hydraulic hoses you should read and fol-
low the notes in the operating instructions.
• Immediately consult a physician if injured by
hydraulic oil.
Order-No. Collective sticker starting and unintended rolling.
KT - 02983 (1x)
Danger of fingers or hand be-
ing crushed by moving, acces-
sible machine parts!
This endangerment causes se-
vere injuries with the loss of body
parts on fingers or hand.
Never reach with you hand into the danger zone,
as long as the tractor motor is running with the
propshaft / hydraulic system connected.
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Order-No. Collective sticker
KT - 02983 (1x)
Order-No. Individual sticker
KT - 01679 (2x)
Endangerments by explosion
or hydraulic oil escaping under
high pressure, caused by the
pressure accumulator under
gas or oil pressure!
These endangerments can
cause severe or even fatal injuries, if hydraulic oil
escaping under pressure penetrates the skin and
enters into the body.
• Before starting maintenance and repair work
you should read and follow the notes in the
operating instructions.
• Immediately consult a physician if injured by
hydraulic oil.
Order-No. Collective sticker
KT - 02983 (1x)
Endangerments in case of
interventions in the machine,
such as e.g. work related with
assembly, adjustment, fault
rectification, cleaning, main-
tenance and repair, caused by
accidental starting and rolling
of tractor or machine!
These endangerments can cause severe and
possible also fatal injuries.
• Before starting work on the machine secure
both tractor and machine against accidental
• Depending on the type of work to be per-
formed read and follow the notes in the
corresponding chapters of these operating
instructions.
Order-No. Order-No. Collective sticker
KT - 01455 (3x)
Danger for persons falling off
stepping areas and platforms
when riding on the machine!
This endangerment causes severe
injury to the entire body, or even
death.
It is not allowed to ride on the
machine as a passenger and/or to
climb on machines in operation. This is also valid
for machines with stepping areas or platforms.
Make sure that no persons use the machine for
transportation.
KT - 02983 (1x)
Order-No. Individual sticker
KT - 01454 (2x)
Endangerment by crushing
or impact for the entire body,
caused by remaining in the op-
erating range of laterally moving
parts of the machine!
These endangerments can
cause severe and possibly also fatal injuries.
• Keep a sufficient safety distance to moving
parts of the machine as long as the tractor
engine is running.
• Make sure that persons keep a sufficient
safety distance to moving parts of the ma-
chine.

Order-No. Collective sticker

KT - 02983 (1x)

Endangerment caused by Order-No. Collective sticker

accidental movement of the KT - 02983 (1x)
machine! Order-No. Individual sticker
KT - 01457 (1x)
Causes severe injury to the en-
tire body, or even death. Danger of hand or arm being
pulled in or caught by driv-
Secure the machine against en, unprotected chain or belt
accidental movement before drives.
unhitching it from the tractor. For this purpose use
the parking brake and/or wheel chock(s). This endangerment causes se-
vere injuries with the loss of body
parts on hand or arm.

Do not open or remove guards from chain or belt

drives,
• as long as the tractor is running with connected
propshaft / coupled hydraulic drive, or as long
as the ground drive is moving.

Order-No. Order-No.
KT - 03744 (1x) KT - 01453 (2x)

The engine must only be start- Danger of burning on hot

ed from the driver's seat. The surfaces.
engine must not be started by Keep a safe distance to hot
shorting the electrical con- surfaces!
nections on the starter motor,
because the machine might
immediately start to move.

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 Order-No. Order-No.
Collective sticker KT - 02625 (2x)
KT - 02983 (1x)
Endangerment by
Endangerment by crushing for the en-
electric shock or tire body, caused by
burn injuries caused by accidental touching of remaining in the operating range of lowering
overhead power lines or by accidently com- parts of the machine!
ing too close to high voltage overhead power
lines! These endangerments can cause severe and
possibly also fatal injuries.
This endangerment causes severe injury to
the entire body, or even death. When swinging • Persons are not permitted to stay inside the
machine parts out and in keep a safe distance to operating range of lowering parts on the ma-
overhead power lines. chine.
• Expel persons out of the operating range of
lowering machine parts before you start to
lower such parts.

Order-No. Collective sticker

KT - 02983 (1x)
Order-No.
The maximum operating pres- KT - 02626 (2x)
sure in the hydraulic system is
200 bar. Endangerment by
crushing for the
entire body, caused
by remaining under suspended loads or raised
machine parts!

These endangerments can cause severe and pos-

Order-No.
KT - 03742 (1x)
Retighten the wheel
nuts / wheel bolts after
50 km or 10 hours.
Check and retighten at
regular intervals - see
maintenance overview.
sibly also fatal injuries.
• Persons are not permitted to remain under sus-
pended loads or raised parts of the machine.
• Keep a sufficient safety distance from suspend-
ed loads or raised parts of the machine.
• Make sure that persons keep a sufficient safety
distance from suspended loads or raised parts
of the machine.
00380359

Order-No.
KT - 03743 (1x)

The tightening torque

510 Nm
for wheel nuts / wheel 00385489

bolts is 510 Nm.

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Order-No. Order-No.
KT - 03745 (1x) KT - 01456 (1x)

Endangerment by contact with Danger of poisoning - Do not

hazardous substances, caused
by inappropriate handling of haz-
ardous substances!
These endangerments can cause
severe and possibly also fatal
injuries. Always wear protective
clothing before coming in contact with hazardous
substances.
Follow the safety instructions issued by the manu-
facturer of the products to be used.
climb into the container.
Endangerment by inhaling haz-
ardous substances, caused by
toxic vapours inside the wash
container!
These endangerments can cause
severe and possibly also fatal
injuries.
Never climb into the wash container.

Order-No.
KT - 02623 (1x)
Endangerment by contact with
hazardous substances, caused
by inappropriate use of clear
water from the hand-wash con-
tainer.
These endangerments can cause
severe and possibly also fatal
injuries!
Never use the clear water from the hand-wash con-
tainer as drinking water.
Order-No.
KT - 03747 (1x)
Endangerment by contacting
hazardous materials when pro-
viding assistance at a place of
accident!
The user of crop protection prod-
ucts is responsible for the storage
and depositing of currently used
crop protection products.
The documentation provides important information
concerning the composition of hazardous substanc-
es in the container and the fluids remaining in the
spray boom and serves as information for helpers
in case of accidents.

Order-No. The CE-sign sig-

KT - 02628 (1x) nalizes that the
machine is compli-
Fill the hand-wash container ant with the basic
only with clear water, never requirements con-
with crop protection products. cerning health and
safety.
(CE-sign see type plate)

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3 Trac operating control
3.1 Overview

1 - Switch group air conditioning/heating 2

1
2 - Switch group for roof console
3 - Device for camera monitoring (optional)
4 - Info terminal
5 - Multi-function lever
6 - Switch console
7 - Steering column
8 - Service brake
3

5 4
6

3 7 8

3.2 Switch console

1 - Console switch
2 - Control lamps
3 - Keypads
4 - Quick stop button
6
5 - Cigarette lighter
6 - Ignition switch

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3.2.1 Console switch and control lamps

1 - Travel system enable switch

2 - Parking brake enable switch
3 - General engine fault 3
4 - Charge control lamp 150A 5
5 - Charge control lamp II 65A
1 2 4

6 - General release for rear axle steering

7 - Steering type: All-wheel drive
8 - Steering type: Crab walk

8 7 6

Operation of enabling switch

1
The enabling switches are locked to pre-
vent accidental actuation.

To operate the enable switch (1) push the locking (2)

forward and press the release switch.

3.2.1.1 Enable switch: Travel drive

Actuation releases the travel drive (position I).

With the travel drive enabled (posi-

tion I), the engine cannot be started.

There should not be any persons in

the immediate danger zone around
the machine when actuating the travel
drive switch! on

off

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 • Always pull off the ignition key before leaving the driver's cabin.
• To park the self-propelled machine: operate the parking brake switch.
Turn the travel system switch to position "Off"

3.2.1.2 Enable switch: Parking brake

1. Release the parking brake

2. Apply the parking brake

Release the parking brake:

Switch the switch to position (1).

Driving over longer distances with the

parking brake applied will overheat
the brake.

Operating the parking brake:

Slide the actuation lock (A) up and switch the switch
to position (2).

Driving on public roads using any of

the possible rear axle steering modes
of the self-propelled machine is gener-
ally prohibited.

3.2.1.3 Enable switch: Rear axle steering

Actuating the enable switch (6) releases the steering

functions. 8 7 6

3.2.1.4 Synchronized or all-wheel steering

Actuating the switch (7) releases the all-wheel func-

tion.

The all-wheel function can also be

activated in 2nd gear.
Once a travel speed of 15 km/h is
exceeded, the all-wheel steering
function is automatically disabled in
2nd gear.

3.2.1.5 Crabwalk steering

Actuating the switch (8) releases the crabwalk steer-

ing function.

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3.2.2 Keypads 1 3 5
1 - Manual throttle to increase the engine speed
2 - Manual throttle to reduce the engine speed
3 - Save high engine speed
4 - Save low engine speed
5 - Fold in access steps 2 4 6
6 - Fold out access steps

3.2.3 Control lamps

Differential lock 1 2
When actuating the differential lock, the control lamp (1)
will light up.

Spaying BoomControl active (optional)

When the BoomControl is active, the control lamp (2)
will light up.

Automatic steering (optional)

Button (3).
For operation please refer to the operating instructions
of the corresponding manufacturer.

3
Follow all notes in the operating instruc-
tions of the corresponding manufacturer!

3.2.4 Electrical vehicle socket outlets

3-pole connection possibilities (4) for standard plugs.

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3.2.5 Ignition lock

The ignition lock (3) has 4 positions:

0 - Off
0
I - Electric circuit for electronics is switched on I
II - Ignition is switched on
III - Start position
II
3.2.6 Quick stop button III 1
Actuating the quick stop button (1) deactivates the travel
drive and the machine comes to a halt, all work functions
are stopped.
• Press quick stop button (1):
The machine comes to a halt, all work functions are
stopped.
• To activate the machine return the actuated quick stop
2
button (1) by turning it slightly clockwise.

3
3.2.7 Cigarette lighter

Hold the cigarette lighter (1) in depressed

position, to avoid damage.
• Press the cigarette lighter (1) down, once
the required temperature is reached, it
will automatically pop out again.

The socket of the cigarette lighter can be used to connect

other consumers with a rating of 12 Volt and max. 10 A.
This discharges the battery when the engine is stopped.
When using optional appliances use the specified plug.

3.2.8 Engine fault control lamp

The engine fault control lamp (1) light up if the engine oil
pressure is too low or in case of a fault.
See chapter 3.8

3.2.9 Charge control lamps 1

The charge control lamps (2) and (3) light up if the out-
put voltage from the three-phase alternator is unable to 3
charge the batteries.
See chapter 3.8 2

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3.3 Multi-function lever

A F
B - G
+
-
+
K
D GO L
GO

E EN
D
EN
D

H
J

N
O
N

P
M

A - Sprayer on/off
B - Retrieving tempomat saved speed / or angular lift left up
C - Saving tempomat speed / or angular lift right up
D - Half widths from left off
E - Half widths from left on
F - Half widths from right off
G - Half widths from right on
H - Slope compensation left / or angular lift left down
J - Folding boom down / or angular lift symmetrically down
K - Folding boom up / or angular lift symmetrically up
L - Slope compensation right / or angular lift right down
M - 1. / 2. gear
N - Travel drive automotive mode / manual mode
O - No assignment

(P) - No function

2
Membrane buttons on multi-function lever
(1) - Retrieve high engine speed
(2) - Change to travel mode III
(3) - Retrieve low engine speed
1 3

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A - Acceleration (in forward) / deceleration (in reverse) / start of travel drive with activation button "R"
depressed
B - Travel joystick in middle position
C - Acceleration (in reverse) / deceleration (in forward) / start of travel drive with activation button "R"
depressed
D - Changeover for angular lift functions
E - Travel joystick in middle position
F - Distance control: Automatic on/off
G - No assignment
H - Middle position
J - No assignment
K - Output quantity - 10%
L - Middle position
M - Output quantity + 10%

O
IV
O - Selection of acceleration ramp III
P - Output quantity 100% II
I
P
R - Activation button
(S) - No function

S
BMII-193

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3.4 Roof console

1 3

1 - Switch air conditioning/heating

2 - Switch group for roof console
3 - ISO-slot for radio installation
4 - Interior lighting
5 - Air nozzle
6 - Fuse box in cabin

3.5 Switch group for roof console

1 - Working headlights on roll over protection

structure (behind cabin left and right top) 1 2 3 5 11 6
2 - Working headlights cabin roof front top
3 - Working headlights front apron
4 - Mirror adjustment (right outside mirror only)
4
5 - Working headlights rear end - fender bottom
6 - Parking light / dipped headlight
7 - Flashing beacons
8 - Hazard light system
9 - Front windscreen wipers 7 8 9 10
10 - Front windscreen washer system
11 - Working headlights fender railing middle

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3.6 Steering column and pedals

2
1

6 9
8 3 7

11

10

1 - Horn pushbutton
2 - Indicator switch
3 - Indicator control lamp
4 - Travel light
5 - Headlight flasher
6 - Travel light control lamp 12
7 - Trailer function control lamp
8 - Unlocking lever for horizontal steering column adjustment
9 - Unlocking lever for horizontal and vertical steering column
adjustment
10 - Service brake
11 - Throttle pedal
12 - Differential lock
13 - Rear axle steering on/off
13

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3.6.1 Applying the service brake

During road travel

Check the function of the brake (1) each

time before setting off.
1

3.6.2 Horn
5
• Press the button (1) to sound the horn.
2
3.6.3 Indicator switch 1

Flashing indicator light to indi-

cate a direction change during 4
road travel.

• Switch (2) forward - right hand indicator

• Switch (2) backward - left hand indicator 6
• Move switch manually to neutral position. 3
• The indicator control lamp (3) lights when
the indicator is switched on.

3.6.4 Travel light

Travel light only with dipped

headlight switched on.
Switch off the travel light in case
of oncoming traffic.

• Switch on travel light - press lever (4)

down.
• Switch off travel light - pull lever (5) up.

The blue control lamp (6) lights up when the

travel light is switched on.

3.6.5 Headlight flasher

• To operate the headlight flasher - pull lever (1) up.

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3.7 Climatronic / heating

3.7.1 Operating controls and display elements

The Climatronic is a control unit for air conditioning and heating systems in modern vehicle cabins.
The simple and clearly arranged operating elements relieve the driver from all duties required for and optimal clima-
tization of the driver's cabin.

When the electric power supply to the control unit is interrupted, the control unit will run a
self-test when the voltage is applied again. After this self-test the setting saved last will be dis-
played.

1 2 16 10 9 15 6

4 3 11 12 13 14 5 8

Button Button function

1 Button to switch the air conditioning operation on and off
2 Button to raise the desired cabin temperature
Alternatively: Manual settings "up"
3 Button to lower the desired cabin temperature
Alternatively: Manual settings "down"
4 Button to switch the control on and off
5 Toggle button evaporator fan speed manual / automatic
6 Button to switch REHEAT operation (demoisturizing the cabin air) on and off
7 -
8 Covered button to switch the temperature display to ° Fahrenheit

LCD Function of LC-Display

9 Symbol indicates REHEAT – operation
10 Symbol indicates air conditioning operation
11 Symbol indicates that fully automatic mode is switched on
12 Bars show the fan speed in manual mode
13 Symbol indicates manual fan operation
14 4-digit seven segment display indicates nominal value or fault code
15 Symbol indicates the temperature unit (°)
16 Shows the symbol for the vehicle cabin

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3.7.2 Operation

3.7.2.1 Switching the system on

Press button

After switching on the control unit will


run a self-test, the software version is
displayed for approx. 5 seconds, e.g.:

The operating hours of the air conditioning system then

appear for another 5 seconds.
(e.g. 6 operating hours)

The setting saved last subsequently appears in the dis-

play.

3.7.2.2 Adjusting the desired cabin tem

perature

The set cabin temperature is displayed in °C, e.g. 26 °C.

The control unit runs in automatic mode.

To reduce the desired cabin temperature to e.g. 21 °C,

press button until the desired value appears in the
display.
(Press the button 5 times)

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3.7.2.3 Switching air conditioning opera-
tion on / off

Press button to switch on the air conditioning.

Air conditioning operation is thereby switched on,

the symbol indicated air conditioning operation.

The control unit switches the compressor

on when needed.

Pressing the button again switches the

air conditioning off
(the compressor is deactivated), the symbol disap-
pears.

3.7.2.4 Switching REHEAT operation

on / off
REHEAT operation = (demoisturizing of cabin air)
Press button to switch on REHEAT operation

The display shows the following:

REHEAT operation has been switched on, the symbol
indicates REHEAT operation.

The compressor is switched on per-

manently. The evaporator fan speed is
increased to 100%. If required, the control
unit will switch on the heating to main-
tain the room temperature at its nominal
value.
REHEAT operation is automatically limit-
ed to 10 minutes.

Pressing the button again switches the

REHEAT operation off,

the symbol disappears.

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3.7.2.5 Manual adjustment of evaporator
fan speed

Switching on the manual evaporator fan speed via

pushbutton

The manual adjustment of the fan speed is now active,

the bar display shows the

currently set fan speed (full bar display = 100%).

The symbol AUTO is no longer displayed.

The fan flashes for 5 seconds, during this time the

fan speed can be increased with button or re-

duced with button in 10% steps.

The lowest adjustable fan speed is 30%

(the display shows 3 bars).

Pressing the button two times,

AUTO mode is reactivated, the symbol AUTO is

displayed again, the symbols and

disappear.

3.7.2.6 Switching the temperature display

over to ° Fahrenheit

The set nominal temperature is shown in ° Celsius.

Press and hold the hidden button (8), additionally

press button , the display changes to ° Fahrenheit.

8
The set nominal temperature is shown in ° Fahrenheit.

Pressing the button (8) and the button again

switches the display back to ° Celsius.

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3.7.2.7 Output of faults in the display

Error code (F0)

A room temperature sensor error is indicated by the flash-

ing display (F0).

The control unit has detected a fault of

the room temperature sensor, the control
is no longer operable.

Cause of the sensor fault:

Short circuit or interruption of the sensor line, plug con-
nection on sensor or control unit, temperature sensor
defective.

The control unit will only be operable again after the fault
has been rectified, the fault will then no longer be dis-
played.

In case of a sensor fault the control will

continue work with the setting that was
valid before the fault was detected.

Error code (FI)

A fault of the blow out temperature sensor is indicated by

a flashing display (F1).

The control unit has detected a fault of

the blow out temperature sensor, the
control is no longer operable.

Cause of the sensor fault:

Short circuit or interruption of the sensor line, plug con-
nection on sensor or control unit, temperature sensor
defective.

The control unit will only be operable again after the fault
has been rectified, the fault will then no longer be dis-
played.

In case of a sensor fault the control will

continue work with the setting that was
valid before the fault was detected.

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3.8 Warning Devices and Monitors

3.8.1 Engine fault control lamp

The engine fault control lamp (1) light up if the engine

oil pressure is too low or in case of a fault.
• Shut the engine down immediately.
• Check the oil level, if necessary consult the Cus-
tomer Service.

3.8.2 Charge control lamps

The charge control lamps (2) and (3) light up if the out- 1
put voltage from the three-phase alternator is unable to
charge the batteries.
• Check cables and connections on three-phase 3
alternator and batteries. Check the V-belt on the
three-phase alternator.
2

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3.9 Info terminal

The info terminal informs about actual actions and the

current operating status of the PT 270.
It consists of the main components:

COMFORT-Terminal
3
1 = Terminal on / off (terminal starts automatically 8 4
through the ignition)
2 = Acknowledgement key / menu key
9
3 = Display
4 = Selection button
5 = Function keys
5
6 = no function
7 = no function
8 = Change header 2
1 6 7
9 = Change main page

More detailed information about the operation of the

terminal:
See operating instructions "COMFORT - Terminal"
Co. Müller-Elektronik.

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3.9.1 Information area

After switching on the ignition, the start screen "Trac side"

or "Sprayer side" appears in the display.

3.9.2 Road travel (Trac side)

• Travel speed 0 - 40 km/h

• Travel direction:

= Forward

= Backward

= Engine speed

= Coolant temperature display

= All-wheel steering

= Crab walk

= Fuel level gauge

= Differential lock

= Oil temperature in hydraulic oil tank

= System pressure compressed air

= System pressure hydrostatic drive

= 1st gear field operation (gear change only

possible with the machine stopped)

= 2nd gear road travel (gear change only possi-

ble with the machine stopped)

= Parking brake applied

= Error message

= Travel mode I Travel lever / pedal

= Travel mode II Pedal

= Travel mode III automotive

3.9.3 Field operation (sprayer side)

See operating instructions "Job Com-

puter II Crop Protection Sprayer"
Co. Müller-Elektronik.

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3.10 Function range

3.10.1 Settings (Function key )

The settings are called up with the function keys:

= Back

= Speed detection via radar on / off

= Function available
turn

= auto turn - setting

auto

= Operating hour meter

= Temperature travel drive

= Code input for additional settings pages

(ask manufacturer for code)

3.10.1.1 Settings auto turn:

• Engine speed = activate / deactivate via

auto turn (only in travel mode I)

• Tempomat = activate / deactivate via

temp
auto turn (only in travel
mode I+III)

• Rear axle steering = activate / deactivate via

auto turn (only in travel
mode III)

• V min = switches V min and n min

on / off
V min:
Speed for Tempomat at the headland.
Setting via rotary knob.
n min:
Minimum permissible engine speed in travel mode III.
Standard value 1,250 rpm

= Next page

Changes can affect the travel characteristics

of the machine.

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3.10.2 Settings page Diagnose

Info button (1)

The arrow keys can be used to check the input signals of

the central computer.
1

3.10.2.1 Sub-menu determination of radar pulses (2)

Determination of radar pulses for 100 m:

• Use arrow key to leave to DIN 2.
The counter is now set to "0".
• Drive a distance of 100 m and read the value.
2
• You can now enter the value in the parameter page
(see under 4.5.1).

When re-opening this page, the counter show "0"

again.

3.10.2.2 Sub-menu for fault rectification

Outputs and inputs of the travel control for diagnose

3.10.3 Autoturn

Key (4) enables "ON" or disables "OFF" the Autoturn

function.

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3.10.4 Warning messages

In case of a fault the display shows a

warning symbol (1) instead of the actual 1
switching status.

Each of these warning messages is ac

companied by a characteristic horn
sound.

General engine fault Hydr. oil level

Remedy: Hydraulic oil level too low!
Inform the Customer Service. Remedy:
Fill up hydraulic oil and seal possible leaks
immediately.

Fuel level Hydr. oil temperature

Fuel tank at reserve level,
only just approx. 50 litres.
Remedy:
Refuel
CANBus connection to engine
CANBuys connection
to engine control is disturbed.
Remedy:
Inform the Customer Service.
CANBus connection to console computer
CANBus connection
to console computer disturbed.
Remedy:
Inform the Customer Service.
Temperature of hydraulic oil too high!
Remedy:
Run the engine with idle speed and no load,
until the temperature drops. If no improve-
ment can be noticed, shut down the engine
and rectify the fault (clean the hydraulic oil
cooler).
Temperature of travel motor
Temperature of travel motor too high!
Remedy:
Reduce the speed, increase the engine
speed, clean air intake grille and cooler
Air filter
Air filter system contaminated!
Remedy:
Clean the air filter, replace if necessary

Compressed air system

CANBus connection to travel control
Pressure in compressed air pressure vessel
CANBus connection too low
to central cer disturbed. Remedy:
Remedy: Run the engine with idle speed, until the
Inform the Customer Service. pressure is reached.
Engine oil
Oil pressure in pressure gauge too low!
Parking brake Remedy:
Parking brake releasing pressure Shut down the engine immediately, perform
during travel too low. troubleshooting and rectify the fault.
STOP
Remedy:
Stop the vehicle immediately. Engine tempera-
Inform the Customer Service.
Coolant temperature too high!
Remedy:
Service brake accumulator Run the engine with idle speed and no load,
until the temperature drops. If no improve-
Oil pressure in hydraulic accumulator STOP
ment can be noticed, shut down the engine
for service brake too low and rectify the fault (clean the radiator).
Remedy:
Immediately stop the vehicle and shut down Lack of coolant
STOP
the engine, seal any possible leaks, inform
the Custo,mer Service. Coolant level too low!
Remedy:
Fill up coolant.

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4 Illumination
4.1 Direction indicator, hazard light
and brake light
2
Flashing indicator light to indicate a di-
rection change during road travel.
1
Switching on indicators

• Operate the travel direction indicator on the steering

wheel, the direction indicators (1, 3) start flashing
on one side (right/left).

Hazard light system

• If the hazard light system is switched on, all direc-

tion indicators (1, 3) will flash together.

Brake light

• The brake lights (4) light up, if:

• the service brake is operated with the ignition
switched on
• when using the travel lever for braking

Side lights

The front side lights (2) light up when the parking light is 3 4
switched on.
They are always switched on when parking light, dipped
headlights or travel light is switched on.

Switching on the hazard light system

The switch (8) for the hazard light is located in the 1 2 3 5 11 6

group of switches in the roof console.

• Operate the toggle switch (8). The red control lamp

in the switch (8) flashes.

7 8

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4.2 Parking light
6
Switching on the parking light

The toggle switch (6) for the parking light and dipped
headlight is located in the group of switches in the roof
console. It has three positions:
I - Off
II - Parking light
III - Dipped headlight

• Switch the toggle switch (6) to position II.

With parking light switched on, the following lamps will

light: 2
1 - Front side lights 1
2 - Rear side light

4.3 Dipped headlight

Switching on the dipped headlight

The toggle switch (6) for the parking light and dipped
headlight is located in the group of switches in the roof
console. It has three positions:
I - Off
II - Parking light
III - Dipped headlight
1
The dipped headlight can only be
switched on with the ignition activated.

• Switch the toggle switch (6) to position III.

The following lamps light up in addition to the parking

light:

1 - Front headlights
2 - Tail lights
3 - Number plate illumination

3
4.4 Reversing light
The reversing light (4) lights when driving in reverse.

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4.5 Working head lights

Switching on the working headlights

The toggle switches (1, 2, 3) for the working headlights is

located in the group of switches in the roof console.
2
(1) - Working headlights on roll over protection structure
behind cabin left and right top

(2) - Working headlights cabin roof front top

(3) - Working headlights front apron

(5) - Rear working headlights fender bottom 3

(11) - Rear working headlights railing pipe middle

(A) The working headlights can optionally be used in

inner position as LED headlights (A).

A
1 2 3 5 11

11

1
5

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4.6 NightLight (optional)

Extremely bundled light (LED spotlight) to illuminate the

spraying cones.
The lights are automatically cleaned by a washing
system (2) after operating the main nozzle switch. This
process is fully automatically controlled when using the 1 2
lights.

The NightLight function is activated through the terminal.

1. For this purpose go to the main sprayer page and
operate the softkey no. 8.
2. On this page you find the softkey with a working
light symbol.
3. Operate the key with the light symbol.

4.7 Rotating beacon

In some countries it is mandatory to switch

on the rotating beacons when driving on
public roads.

Switching on the rotating beacon

The switch (7) for the rotating beacon is located in the

group of switches in the roof console.

• Operate the toggle switch (7). 7

• The orange control lamp in the switch (7) lights up.

Rotating beacon
1 - Rotating beacon

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5 Cabin

5.1 Access ladder to driver's cabin

Do not use the access ladder to climb

on of off while driving. Riding on
steps or platforms is not permitted.

• Optionally foldable using switch (see chapter 3.2.2)

• Folding only possible with machine at standstill
• When operating, make sure that there are no
persons in the danger zone

5.2 Open cabin door

• From outside: unlock with ignition key, press but

ton in and open

• From inside: press the door unlocking lever up

The cabin door must always remain

closed during operation.

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5.3 Air-cushioned comfort seat
3
After adjusting the comfort seat, the
right armrest and the steering column,
check whether the multi-function lever
is freely moveable to all directions. If
not, adapt the adjustment as required.

The air-cushioned comfort seat (1) can be individually

adjusted to the requirements of the driver.
8
The adjusting elements of the comfort
seat must not be operated while driv-
ing.
1

Weight adjustment 9
In order to avoid damage to the health of the driver, the 7
individual driver's weight setting should be checked and
adjusted before the machine is started. Sit calmly when
adjusting. 5
4 11
• Pull the lever (6) instantaneously up (position I).
6
Height adjustment
The height adjustment is air cushioned and can be
infinitely adjusted. In order to avoid damage operate the
compressor for max. 1 minute.
• Pull the lever (6) carefully completely up (position I),
the driver's seat (1) moves up; Longitudinal adjustment
Push the lever (6) carefully completely down (po- • Pull up the locking lever (4), slide the driver's seat
sition II), the driver's seat (1) moves down. If the (1) forward or backward to the desired position.
top or bottom end stop of the height adjustment is Allow the locking lever (4) to click into place, after
thereby reached, the height will be automatically locking the seat should no longer be able to be
adapted to ensure a minimum suspension travel. moved to another position.

Horizontal suspension Seat inclination adjustment

The horizontal suspension ensures that the driver's seat
(1) will better absorb shock loads in travel direction.
• Tilt the lever (5) forward, horizontal suspension
active; tilt the lever (5) back, horizontal suspension
disabled.
• Pull the left button (3) up and adjust the inclination
of the seat area by simultaneously loading and
relieving the seat.
Seat depth adjustment
• Pull the right button (2) up and move the seat area
to the desired position by pushing it forward or
backward.

2 3

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Headrest
Adjust the headrest so, that the upper edges of head and
headrest are approx. at the same height.
• Adapt the height of the headrest (10) by pulling it up
or pushing it down over the noticeable detents.

Lumbar support
• Both the height and the size of the protrusion in the
backrest cushion can be individually adjusted by turn-
ing the hand wheel (9) to left or right.

Backrest adjustment
• Pull the locking lever (7) up to adjust the inclination of
the backrest. Allow the locking lever (7) to click into 9
place, after locking the backrest should no longer be
able to be moved to another position.

Adjusting the left armrest

• Fold the armrest (8) down or up, as required.
• Remove the covering cap (1) to adjust the height of
the armrest.
• Loosen the hexagon nut, move the armrest to the
desired position and retighten the hexagon nut. Press
the covering cap (12) back on to the hexagon nut. 12
Adjustable vibration damper
With the vibration damper, which can be infinitely adjust- 7
ed from "soft" to "hard", the vibration characteristic of
the driver's seat can be optimally adapted to any driving
condition.
• Pull the lever (11) up (seat comfort: soft)
• Press the lever (11) down (seat comfort: hard).

The vibration damper must always

be adjusted so tight, that the seat will
never hit its end stop, even under the
most severe driving conditions, and
that contact with the pedals is ensured.

5.3.1 Right armrest

The right armrest (1) and the multi-function lever form

one unit.

Adjusting the right armrest

• Loosen the clamping screw (2), move the armrest (1)
to the desired height, tighten the clamping screw (2).
• Operate the lever (3) to adjust the inclination angle 1
and the height of the right armrest.

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5.4 Steering column adjustment

After adjusting the comfort seat, the

right armrest and the steering column,
check whether the multi-function lever
is freely moveable to all directions. If
not, adapt the adjustment as required.

Adjust the steering column only with

the machine at standstill. 1

Horizontal and vertical steering column adjustment

The steering column (1) is held in verti-

3
cal position by spring pressure. Before
operating the pedal (2) hold the steering
wheel with both hands.

• Unlock the steering column (1) with the pedal (2)

and move it to the desired position. When releasing
the pedal (2), the steering column is locked (1).

Horizontal steering column adjustment 2

• Loosen the unlocking lever (3). Move the steering
column (1) to the desired position. Retighten the
unlocking lever (3) again.

5.5 Stowage facility for operating

instructions, first aid box
and warning triangle 1
The stowage compartment for operating instructions or
first aid box (2) is at the front under the driver's seat (1). 2
Warning triangle and first aid box can be stored behind
the driver's seat (3).

First aid box and warning triangle must

always be at hand on the vehicle.
They are not part of the delivery of the
machine.
One must also observe the country spe-
cific statutory provisions concerning the
availability of safety related equipment.
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5.6 Instructor's seat

The instructor's seat must solely be

used during the instruction drive. Apart
from this, no other person, except the
driver, must remain on the machine or
1
inside the driver's cabin during opera-
tion of the machine.

• Fold the instructor's seat (1) down before use. 1

5.7 Inside rear view mirror

Adjust the inside rear view mirror (1) as required for work.
• Adjust the inside rear view mirror (1) by hand.
1

5.8 Cooling box

The cooling box (1) is located in the cabin under the

instructor'*s seat (2). With the 12 V plug (on the back of
the cooling box) the cooling box can be connected to the
12 V socket outlet (3) to the right of the passenger seat.
2
3

1
5.9 Sun visor

• Adjust the position of the sun visor (1) as required.

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5.10 Outside rear view mirror
Left hand outside rear view mirror (1)
The left hand outside rear view mirror is electrically
adjustable.
The switch (4) is located in the roof console.

Right hand outside rear view mirror (2)

1
The right hand outside rear view mirror is electrically
adjustable.
The switch (4) is located in the roof console.

Adjusting the left hand outside rear view mirror and

the travel start mirror

Adjust the travel start mirror so, that the 2

ground area next to the right or left front
wheel can be checked before starting to
drive.

• Turn the switch (4) anti-clockwise (arrow to the left).

• Actuate the switch (4) to the front, up and to the
side, until both the outside rear view mirror and the
travel start mirror are correctly adjusted.

Adjusting the right hand outside rear view mirror 4

and the travel start mirror

• Turn the switch (4) clockwise (arrow to the right).

• Actuate the switch (4) up, down and to the side,
until the outside rear view mirror (2) is correctly
adjusted.

5.11 Emergency exit 1

2
In events of emergency, the side window (1), in travel
direction on the right hand side, can be opened to serve
as an exit door.
For this purpose:
• Swivel the lever (2) forward against the locking
point. 3
• Pull and remove the locking pin (3).
• Open the side window (1) completely.

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5.12 Front windscreen wiper

The toggle switch (9) for the front windscreen wiper is

located in the roof console.
It has three positions:
I - Off
II - Interval
III - Continuous operation
Switching on the front windscreen wiper
• Operate the toggle switch (9).
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5.13 Windscreen washing system -
front windscreen

The switch (10) for the windscreen washing system is

located in the roof console.
Switching the windscreen washing system on
• Operate the toggle switch (10).

5.14 Adjustable air nozzles

• The front roof section of the cabin is equipped with
six manually adjustable air nozzles (1) 1
• Two more manually adjustable air nozzles (2) are
located in the rear roof section of the cabin

Adjust the fins of the air nozzles so that

steaming up of the windows is prevented.

2
5.15 Radio installation
The ISO slot for radio installation (1) is located in the roof
console. Information concerning connections see wiring
diagram in the chapter Maintenance - Electrics. (1)
1
Phones and radio equipment not connect-
ed to an external aerial can disturb the
function of the vehicle electronics and
thus endanger the operational safety of
the vehicle.

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6 Inspection before start-up

6.1 Daily inspections

• Engine • Fuel system
• Hydraulic system • Control lamp test
• Radiator fins • Light function
• Cooling system • Brake
• Tyres • Hydrostatic system

6.2 Dirt deposits in the engine

compartment

A mixture of dust, oil and plant resi-

dues in the engine compartment is a
source of fire and thus increases the
risk of fire.

Always keep engine and engine compartment clean.

If necessary blow out dirt deposits with compressed air

and wipe up oil deposits.

6.3 Engine oil level

Do not start the engine, if the oil level is below the bot-
tom dipstick mark.
The oil level should always be between the bottom
and top marks. The machine must be parked on level
ground to check the oil level.

6.4 Fuel level

Check the fuel level in the information terminal (display

(1) "Fuel level") with the ignition switched on.

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6.5 Hydraulic oil level

Fold in the boom and shut the engine down.

The inspection glass can only be viewed from under- 1
neath.

Oil level inspection:

• Oil must be visible in the inspection glass (1) (can be
checked from the underside of the vehicle on the
back of the hydraulic oil tank)
• Dipstick (2) (in travel direction on the right side of the
hydraulic oil tank)

2
6.6 Engine coolant – control

Remove the cap (3) to check the engine coolant. The

coolant must be visible at the upper edge (4).
More detailed information can be found in the (chapter
Service and Maintenance).

6.7 After longer periods of rest

Bleeding the fuel system

For more detailed information please re-

fer to the supplied operating instructions
for "DEUTZ engines"
(chapter 6 "Bleeding the fuel system")

3
6.8 Tyres

Check the tyres every day for cuts, breaks and appar-
ently too low air pressure.
Check the tyre pressure at least once every week with
an accurately working tester.
Check the wheel nuts for tight fit.

6.9 Inspections inside the cabin 4

Control lamp test and light functions (see chapter Illumi-

nation and signalling facilities).

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7 Commissioning
This chapter contains information concerning the commissioning of the machine.

Before starting to operate the machine, the operator must have read and understood the operating
instructions.

Strictly comply with the chapter "Safety notes for the operator" when
o transporting the machine
o working with the machine
o hitching and unhitching trailers

• The machine must comply with the regulations of the national road traffic regulations.
• Vehicle owner (operator) as well as driver (operating person) are solely responsible for comply-
ing with the statutory regulations of the national road traffic regulations.

WARNING
Danger caused by crushing, shearing, cutting, winding up, being pulled in and
caught in the area of hydraulically or electrically actuated components.

Do not block any actuators on the Trac, which serve the purpose of directly executing hydraulic
or electric movements of components, such as e.g. folding, slewing and pushing processes. The
corresponding movements must automatically stop once you release the corresponding actuator.
This does not apply for equipment which
• are continuous or
• automatically controlled or
• require a floating or pressure position because of their function

7.1 Check suitability of Trac

WARNING
Danger of breakage during operation, insufficient stability and inadequate steering and
braking ability of the Trac if used for purposes other than the ones it is intended for!

• Perform a brake test in order to check whether the Trac reaches the required braking delay
also with a trailer.

Prerequisites for the suitability of the Trac are in particular:

• the permissible total weight
• the permissible axle loads
• the permissible tongue load at the coupling point of the Trac
• the bearing capacity of the assembled tyres
• the permissible trailer load must be sufficient

You find these data on the type plate or in the vehicle registration papers and in the operating
instructions of the Trac.

Calculating the actual values for total Trac weight, Trac axle loads and tyre bearing capaci-
ties as well as the required minimum ballasting
The permissible total weight of the Trac, as specified in the vehicle registration papers, must be
higher than the total of Trac curb weight and total weight.

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7.2 Securing the Trac against unintended starting and rolling

WARNING
Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, wound up, pulled in and
impact when working on the machine caused by
• accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured machine parts.
• accidental starting and unintended rolling of the machine.
Secure Trac and machine against accidental starting and unintended rolling before starting work
on the machine.
All interventions on the machine, such as e.g. assembly work, adjustments, rectification of faults,
cleaning, maintenance and repair, are prohibited,
o while the machine is driven.
o as long as the Trac is not secured with parking brake and/or wheel chocks against accidental
wrolling.
o if moveable parts have not been blocked to prevent unintended movement.

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8 Engine Operation

8.1 Running the engine in

Changes to the engine without the

explicit authorization of the manu-
facturer will cause immediate loss of
warranty coverage.

The engine is immediately operable under normal oper-

ating conditions; however, special care must be exer-
cised during the first 100 operating hours.

You should therefore comply with the following

notes:

• In case of too low oil pressure an audible warning

signal will sound. Shut down the engine and perform
troubleshooting.
• In case of a too high coolant temperature an audible
warning signal will sound. Shut down the engine and
let it cool down. Check for the cause of overheating.

• Do not open the cap while the engine

is hot. Shut down the engine and wait
until the engine has cooled down.
• Completely remove the cap (see hap-
ter Engine coolant - inspection)

• Check the engine oil level at regular intervals (see

"Service and Maintenance"); watch out for leakages! 1
• Be extra cautious and alert until you have the
necessary feeling and sense of hearing for engine
and operation related noises.
• During the first 20 operating hours avoid high loads
or idling of the engine for longer than 5 minutes.

8.2 Before starting the engine

• Always check that there are no per-

sons inside the operating area of the
self-propelled sprayer; operate the
warning horn.
• Never run the engine inside closed
rooms without fume extraction system.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation.

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8.3 Prerequisites for starting the
engine

Console switches and control lamps

1 - Travel system enable switch

2 - Parking brake enable switch

1 2

Operation of enabling switch

1
The enabling switches are locked to pre
vent accidental actuation.

To operate the enable switch (1) push the locking (2)

forward and press the release switch.

Enabling switches: Travel drive

2
Actuation releases the travel drive (position I).

With the travel drive enabled (posi-

tion I), the engine cannot be started.

There should not be any persons in

the immediate danger zone around
the machine when actuating the travel on
drive switch!

off

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8.4 Switching the ignition on

The ignition lock has 4 positions:

0 - Off
0
I - Electric circuit for electronics is switched on
I
II - Ignition is switched on
III - Start position II

The following control lamps light up:

III
• Engine fault control lamp (1) for approx. 2 seconds
• Charge control lamp (2) for approx. 2 seconds
• Charge control lamp (3) for approx. 2 seconds

The job computer runs an internal system check 1

The display shows the basic screen

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8.5 Starting the engine
2
Only start the engine from the driver's
seat.

• Turn the ignition key (1) to position III. Once the engine
starts, release the key immediately.
Never keep the key in starting position for longer than 20
seconds.

When the ignition key is returned to position I before the

engine starts, wait with the next starting attempt, until the
engine has come to a halt.

If the engine does not start within 20

seconds, wait at least 2 minutes before
starting the next attempt.

The job computer runs an internal system check, the dis-

play shows the basic screen

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8.6 Engine fault control lamp
0
The engine fault control lamp (1) light up if the engine oil I
pressure is too low or in case of a fault.
• Shut the engine down immediately. II
• Check the oil level, if necessary consult the Customer
Service. III

8.7 Charge control lamps 1

The charge control lamps (2) and (3) light up if the output
voltage from the three-phase alternator is unable to
charge the batteries. 3
• Check cables and connections on three-phase alter-
nator and batteries. Check the V-belt on the three- 2
phase alternator.

8.8 Starting with an auxiliary battery

Under cold operating conditions use a second 12-V bat-

tery parallel to the batteries of the self-propelled sprayer,
if needed.

Escaping battery gas is highly explo-

sive. Avoid the creation of sparks and

naked flames in the vicinity of the bat-
tery. Always ensure correct polarity

when connecting the battery, connect

the ground cable to (1) the minus pole
and the starter cable to (2) the plus
pole.
2
Failure to comply with the correct po-
larity between battery and three-phase
alternator causes severe damage to the
electric system. Always connect the
plus pole first and the minus pole after!

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8.9 Shutting the engine down

Before shutting the engine finally down

let the engine run for 1 - 2 minutes in
low idle, so that all important parts of
the engine can cool down.

• Turn the ignition key (1) to position "0".

0
I
II
Always pull off the ignition key (1) be 1
fore leaving the driver's cabin.
III

8.10 Stalling the engine

When stalling an engine at operating

temperature, restart it immediately to
avoid an unnecessary accumulation of
heat on important function parts.
Allow the engine to run for another 1 to
2 minutes before shutting it down.

8.11 In case of cold weather

At the end of each working day and, particularly at the

end of the working season, fill the fuel tank completely
with fuel to prevent the formation of condensation water.

When using the machine in the cold season at temper-

atures below 10 °C (50 °F) always use so-called "winter
diesel" fuel.

Mixture and use of coolant, see chapter "Engine coolant".

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9 Driving and transportation

9.1 General notes on driving

With the PT pay attention to the following notes:

• Due to the vehicle dimensions and the front mount-

ed seat position, the travelling behaviour of the PT
requires a certain amount of training.
• The travelling behaviour of the PT is different in 1
stages I to IV.
• In case of fault messages in the info terminal stop
the machine immediately and rectify the fault.
Should this not be possible, inform the Customer
Service or your dealer.

With an actuated quick-stop button,

driving is no longer possible.
Unlock the quick-stop button by turning
it anti-clockwise.

9.2 Starting the engine

Details see chapter 8 "Engine operation".

9.3 Braking

Check the function of the brakes each

time before setting off.
Never drive with the parking brake aplied.

9.3.1 Foot brake (road travel)

1
The hydrostat brake automatically by actuating the foot
brake (1).

9.3.2 Enable switch: Parking brake

Releasing the parking brake:

Switch the switch to position (1).

Longer travelling with the parking brake

applied causes overheating of the
brake.

Operating the parking brake:

Slide the actuation lock (A) up and switch the switch to
position (2).

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9.4 Driving and steering

The self-propelled sprayer will swing out.

Take care when cornering.

The self-propelled sprayer is equipped with various steer-

ing combinations (optional).

• Manual front axle steering C B A

• All-wheel steering
• Crab walk
• Jog operation via foot switch (1) for headland

The steering axle of the self-propelled
sprayer is under the seat position!
Make yourself familiar with the changed 1
steering conditions.

Operating controls steering switch console:

A - General release for rear axle steering
B - Steering type: Crab walk
C - Steering type: All-wheel

C B A

9.4.1 Manual front axle steering

The front axle is by standard hydraulically controlled via

the steering orbitrol.

9.4.2 Adjustment of steering type, release

of rear axle steering

• Activate the switch (A) "General release of rear axle

steering" = Rear axle steering is unlocked and
electro-hydraulically held in centred position.

The symbol appears in the display (1)

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9.4.3 All-wheel steering via console
switch

Activate switch (C) in addition to switch (A).

• Activate switch C "Steering type all-wheel",

the symbol appears in the display (2)

2
The rear wheels steer in opposition to the front
wheels

9.4.4 Crabwalk

• If switches (A) and (B) are activated in combination

with "Steering type crabwalk", the rear axle will steer
in the same direction as the front axle.
The symbol appears in the display C B A

9.4.5 All-wheel steering via foot switch

(jog mode for headland)

• Activate the switch (A) 1

"General release of rear axle steering" = Rear axle
steering is unlocked and electro-hydraulically held in
centred position.
• Actuate the foot button (1) = The rear axle steers in
opposition to the front axle.

9.4.6 Differential lock via foot switch (jog

mode)

• The differential lock is active as long as the foot

button (2) is actuated. 2

The differential lock must not be used

hard-top areas.
Cornering in the field with differential
lock must be strictly avoided!

Activation only permitted at standstill

or with front and rear axles working
with identical speed!

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9.5 Forward / backward travel

Always match the travel speed of the

sprayer on the road and in the field to the
prevailing conditions.

Starting to drive forward from standstill: 1

After starting the engine, the gearbox is in 1st gear.

• Enabling travel operation must be switched on.

• Press the activating button (1) on the back of the trav-
el lever.
• When moving the travel lever forward, the machine
will set off and accelerate in forward direction.
• When releasing the lever, it will automatically return to
middle position, the speed remains constant.
• When moving the travel lever backward, the machine
will decelerate, until it is positively stopped.

Starting to drive backward from standstill:

After starting the engine, the gearbox is in 1st gear.

• Enabling travel operation must be switched on.

• Press the activating button (1) on the back of the trav-
el lever.
• When moving the travel lever backward, the machine
will set off and accelerate in backward direction. 1
• When releasing the lever, it will automatically return to
middle position, the speed remains constant.
• When moving the travel lever forward while driving
backward, the machine will decelerate, until
it is positively stopped

An audible warning signal will sound while

driving backward.

Starting to drive only possible with a

pressure of at least 5 bar in the com-
pressed air system.

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9.6 Various travel modes
Selection of travel modes via

Pushbutton on multi-function lever 1

(1) Change travel operation travel mode I / travel mode II

Membrane button on multi-function lever

(2) Change to travel mode III 2
Switching between travel mode I and travel mode II:
You can switch between the two travel modes by repeti-
tive pressing of button "N" (1).

Switching between travel modes is only

possible when the vehicle is at standstill.

Selection of travel mode III:

By pressing the button "Vario" (2) you can change from
travel mode I or II to travel mode III

9.6.1 Setting function

Travel mode I Travel lever / pedal (1) A C

Speed control via travel lever. B D

Retrieve engine speed control via keypad (A) + (B) on
console or foot pedal.
(see also chapter 3.3)

By pressing the buttons "Increase speed" (A) or "Re-

duce speed" (B) you can set a fixed engine speed
(manual throttle) in this travel mode.
1
You can alternatively save two engine speeds:
For this purpose set the higher engine speed first via
button (A) and then pres button (C) to save.
Now use button (B) to set the lower speed and subse-
quently press button (D) to save.
You can retrieve both engine speeds with the buttons
"min." (4) or "max." (3).

You can alternatively also set the engine speeds via the
throttle pedal.

3 4

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9.6.2 Setting function
Travel mode II Pedal (2) 2
The foot pedal is enabled via the travel lever.
For this purpose select the desired travel direction and
press button (R) on the travel lever.
The engine speed is automatically regulated. The travel
speed is changed by the pedal position.

R - Activation button
R

O
IV
III
II
P I

BMII-193

9.6.3 Setting function

Travel mode III V auto (3) 3
Speed control via travel lever. The engine speed is au-
tomatically regulated. In this mode you have a Tempo-
mat function available. The saved Tempomat speed is
displayed next to the travel mode symbol and approach-
es with an as low as possible engine speed (n min).
Moreover, for the headland you can specify a lower
speed (V min.).
See chapter 3.10.1.1.

With the "Autoturn" function enabled (chapter 3.10.3)

you can switch the headland management Autoturn on
and off in this travel mode via the left travel lever posi- 4
tion (4) + activation button (5).

All functions you have specified in the basic setting are

thereby accounted for (chapter 3.10.1.1).

V auto: The speed is approached and held. 5

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9.7 Adjusting the acceleration
characteristic

With switch (1) four different acceleration stages can be

chosen, also while driving.

When keeping the travel lever actuated to one direction

and maintaining the engine speed at the same level, the
travel speed will increase or decrease the slowest in ac-
celeration stage I, or the fastest in acceleration stage IV.
1
Switch position I: slow acceleration
Switch position IV: fast acceleration

9.8 Tempomat

With the Tempomat the saved speed is automatically

approached.
2 1
Saving the speed
• Accelerate to the desired speed.
• Pressing button (1) saves the speed.

Retrieving the speed

• Pressing the button (2) approaches the saved speed.

The sped changes with the engine speed.

Increasing the engine speed also increases the speed.
If the engine speed is reduced, the speed will also be
reduced.

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9.9 Avoiding overheating of the hydrostatic system

If the hydrostatic system overheats, this will be indicated audibly and by an optical warning in the display. The travel
speed is automatically limited. Shut down the engine and check to identify the cause of overheating.

Subsequently choose a higher engine speed to increase the cooling power of the oil cooler. This reduces the oil
temperature.

The drive torque working on the drive wheels depends on the oil pressure in the hydrostatic
drive. If the required pressure exceeds the pressure in the hydrostatic system, the pressure
relief valve will open and the self-propelled sprayer will stop.

Caution.
Danger of overheating!

The info terminal shows the system pressure

As soon as the required drive torque drops (this is achieved by selecting 1st gear and a lower
speed), the self-propelled sprayer will start to drive again.

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9.10 Transport travels / notes on transport

Pay attention to the chapter "Safety notes" when performing transport travels.

Before starting transport travels check

o the correct connection of supply lines.
o the lighting system for damage, function and cleanliness,
o the brake and hydraulic system for obvious deficiencies.
o whether the parking brake has been fully released.
o the function of the brake system.
o the complete machine for picked up soil - clean the machine, if necessary.

WARNING
Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, wound up, pulled in and
impact by accidental movements of the machine.
• On foldable machines check the correct interlocking of the transport locks.
• Secure the machine against accidental movements before starting transport travels.

WARNING
Danger of crushing, cutting, being caught, being pulled in and impact due to insufficient
stability and tipping over.
• Drive in such a way, that you will at any time be able to securely control the Trac with trailer.
Be aware of your own abilities, account for the road, traffic, sight and weather conditions, the driving
characteristics of the Trac and the influences of a trailer.

WARNING
Danger of breakage during operation, insufficient stability and inadequate steering and brak-
ing ability of the Trac if used for purposes other than the ones it is intended for!
• These endangerments causes severe or even fatal injuries.
• Pay attention to the max. payload of the trailer and the permissible axle and tongue loads of the
Trac.
• Pay attention to the permissible total weight of the machine as well as the permissible axle and
tongue load.
• If necessary drive with the tank only partly filled.

WARNING
Danger of falling off the machine when riding on it without permission!
It is not allowed to ride on the machine as a passenger and/or to climb on machines in operation.
Expel persons from the loading place before you start to drive with the machine.

CAUTION
• Transport travels with the Trac control unit blocked are prohibited. For transport travels you
should always set the Trac control unit generally to neutral position.
• Use the transport lock to interlock the folded up spray boom in transport position to prevent
accidental unfolding.
• Use the transport lock to secure the swivelled up illuviation valve in transport position against
accidental swinging down.
• Use the transport position for the access ladder (swing the ladder up).

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 • In order to maintain a sufficient to overhead power lines, the total
height of the machine must not exceed 4 m (13 ft).
• When driving or towing on public roads you must strictly comply with
the locally valid traffic regulations.

Cover the exhaust when using a low-load-

er for transport.

9.11 Spray boom in transport position

• Driving on public roads is only permit-

ted with the boom folded in and
placed in its receptacle.

Transport lock on boom receptacle

• Before starting road transport make

sure that the boom rests securely
in the front receptacles (2) + (3)! The
boom must be securely engaged in the
locks (4) or (5).

• Transport lock for lift mast (1)

• Boom folding lock (2)
• Control unit – visible from the driver's seat 1
– to check the lock (3) 3
• Transport lock for 5-piece boom (4)
• Transport lock for 7-piece boom (5)

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9.12 Towing

The vehicle can be towed by the towing eye or by the

towbar eye at the rear of the vehicle. For this purpose
the axle transfer box must be switched to neutral in
case of a travel system failure. 1
Setting the neutral position:

• Switch to 2nd gear

• Close ball valve (1)
• Switch to 1st gear: The gearbox is now in neutral
position.
• After towing the vehicle open the ball valve (1)
again.

9.13 Emergency releasing of park-

ing brake

Only to tow out of the danger zone. Do

not tow over longer distances. 1
During maintenance work secure the
machine with wheel chocks against
accidental rolling.

If the machine is unable to generate the oil pressure

required to release the parking brake, the parking brake
can also be manually released.

• Unscrew the covering cap (1)

• Loosen the counter nut (2)
• Back out the setscrew, until the parking brake is
released 2
9.13.1 Adjusting the parking brake

Adjust the parking brake when released (oil pressure

available):

• Turn in the setscrew, until higher resistance can be

felt. The brake linings now touch the brake disc.
• Now back out the set screw for half a turn. This will
leave a clearance of 1mm between linings and disc.
• Retighten the counter nut (2).
• Assemble the covering cap (1)

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9.14 Towing device (optional)

The towing device (1) to tow braked trailers can be

used as follows:
• with towing eye 40 DIN 74054
• with permissible total weight of 16,000 kg
• without tongue load
1
• Trailer operation is permitted up to a
speed of 25 km/h and a trailer load of
16 tonnes. 3
• Only trailers with functioning dual-cir-
cuit air brake system must be used.
• When pulling a loaded trailer to not
use the travel lever for excessive brak-
ing. If high deceleration is required
use the service brake, because in this
case the trailer will brake as well. 2

(2) Connection for trailer brake

(3) Connection for trailer illumination

When reducing the travel speed via the travel lever with
an unloaded trailer, the trailer brake is controlled with a
fixed pressure.
This pressure can be adjusted and matched to the
trailer by a regulator (4) on the underside of the vehicle.

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 WARNING
Dangers of crushing, cutting, being caught, pulled in and impact caused by accidental roll-
ing of the machine with the service brake released!
• Always couple the coupling head for the brake line (yellow) first before coupling the coupling
head of the supply line (red).
• Once the red coupling head is coupled, the service brake will release the machine immediately
from braked condition.
• Always decouple the coupling head of the supply line (red) first, before decoupling the coupling
head of the brake line (yellow).
• The service brake of the machine will only change to braking position, after the disconnecting
the red coupling head.
• Strictly comply with the sequence! As otherwise the service brake will be released and the un
braked machine may start to move.

WARNING
Danger of crushing by accidental starting and unintended rolling of Trac and trailer when
hitching and unhitching!
Secure the machine and trailer against accidental starting and unintended rolling before you enter
the danger zone between tractor and machine for coupling and decoupling.

WARNING
Danger of crushing between Trac and trailer when coupling the machine!
Expel persons from the danger zone between Trac and trailer before you move the tractor towards
the trailer.
With the automatically working pulling tool, coupling the trailer is a one-man operation.

Coupling the trailer

1. Unlock the pulling tool.
2. Expel persons from the danger zone and reverse the machine towards the trailer, until the pulling device
automatically couples the trailer.
3. Secure the machine against accidental starting and unauthorized rolling.
4. Couple the supply lines with the trailer.
5. Fasten the coupling head of the brake lines (yellow) properly to the yellow coupling and the coupling head
of the supply line (red) to the red coupling on the machine.
6. Connect the plug of the trailer illumination into the socket outlet on the machine.
7. Prepare the trailer for transport.

Decoupling the trailer

1. Park the trailer on a level surface with solid ground.

2. Secure the machine against accidental starting and unauthorized rolling.
3. Move the trailer to parking position.
4. Decouple the supply lines.
5. Loosen the coupling head (red) of the supply line and then the coupling head (yellow) of the brake line.
6. Pull off the plug of the trailer illumination.
7. Decouple the connecting facility.

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 10 Design and Function of the Crop Protection Sprayer
10.1 Fluid circuit PT

Pressure fitting
Circulation agitator +/- 2
valve on tank
Pressure gauge
Pressure fitting
Quick filling Flow meter 4
Dome screen Circulation valve on
water distributor
Folding boom

Pressure filter backwash

Pressure filter
10 Internal cleaning pressure sensor
Folding boom

3
Wash container

Pressure fitting
agitator
On / Off
Pressure fitting
inside cleaning
10 bar

control valves
Electric
5
Injector

External 11
pressure outlet
Agitator 9 Fresh water tank
Air
Filling connection Blow-off function Pressure fitting
Fresh water tank spraying

Closed circuit Canister flushing

line
Suction
7 fitting for
wash Pressure fitting injector /
illuviation valve
8
Piston diaphragm pump
6 1bar Suction filter
Illuviation valve
Pressure
gauge

Connection wash
tank filling Suction filter Centrifugal pump
1
Suction fitting for filling

The wash pump (1) sucks the wash through the suction fitting (electric ball valve and suction filter) out of the
wash container (spraying operation) or out of the fresh water tank (to clean the spraying system).
In spraying operation the sucked in fluid is directed to the pressure filter (2) and flows then through the flow meter
into the continuous nozzle line (3).

From the outer ends of the nozzle line the wash is returned to the circulation valve (4) on the water distributor.
With the nozzles switched on, the circulation valve (on the tank) is closed, so that pressure will build up in the
nozzle line. With the nozzles switched off, the circulation valve will open. so that the wash can circulate through the
nozzle pipe back into the tank.
This protects against deposits and the wash will immediately be present when switching on the nozzles.
In filling operation the drawn in fluid is again
directed to the
injector (5) and to the illuviation valve. This draws preparations out of the illuviation valve (6) into the wash
container. The fluid supplies the closed circuit line (7), the shock nozzle (8) and the canister flushing of
the illuviation valve.
or to the
agitator (9) of the wash container
or to the
interior cleaning (10) of the wash container
and finally to the connection of the external pressure outlet (11).

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10.2 Commander-Box control unit

10.2.1 Suction side (1)

Toggle switch for electric ball valve
1
= Wash container 3
OFF = CLOSED

= Clear water tank

10.2.2 Pressure side (2) 2

= Spraying OFF / ON

= Injector illuviation valve OFF / ON

= Pressure agitator + / -

= Inside cleaning OFF / ON

10.2.3 Filling (3)

= Quit filling process: OFF

= Start filling process: ON
= Hold switch in position ON: 4
= Feeding function

More detailed information on filling

can be found in the enclosed instruc-
tions from Co. Müller_Elektronik.

10.2.4 Outside cleaning (4)

Pressure switch for high pressure cleaner (optional)

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10.3 Illuviation valve
4
Illuviation tank with filling connection ECOFILL* and
canister flushing.
*optional
1. Slewable illuviation tank to tip in, dilute and drawing
in crop protection products and carbamide. 2
2. Hinged lid
3. Handle to swing the illuviation tank.
4. Parallelogram arm to swing the illuviation tank from
transport to filling position. 5
5. Switching armature for canister flushing / closed cir- 3
cuit flushing line / shock nozzle / washing gun
6. Interlocking for transport position
7. Filling connection ECOFILL (optional)
8. Switching tap "Extraction" of illuviation tank / filling 8
connection ECOFILL
6
9. Separating web in extraction area
10. Pressure plate 1
11. Rotating canister flushing nozzle to flush out canis- 7
ters or other containers.
12. Closed loop line to dilute and illuviate crop protection
products and carbamide.
13. Scale
12
(6) Transport lock to secure the tilted up illuviation tank in 13
transport position against unintended swinging down of
the illuviation tank. 11
To swing the illuviation tank to filling position.
10 9
1. Grasp the handle with your left hand.
2. Loosen the interlock.
3. Swing down the illuviation tank.

Water emerges from the canister rinsing

nozzle, if the pressure plate (10) is pressed
down.

The washing gun for cleaning the illuviation tank after

filling can be found inside the illuviation tank.

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10.4 Hand-wash fresh water tank
Only fill clear water into the hand-wash tank
(1)

WARNING
Danger of poisoning by contaminated wa-
ter in the fresh water tank!

Never use the water from the fresh water

tank as drinking water!
The materials of the fresh water tank are
food compatible.
1

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10.5 Spraying pump
The self-propelled sprayer is equipped with a centrifugal
pump (1) for the spraying system. The pump is hydrau-
lically driven via a proportional valve and adjusts to the
required quantities. When the illuviation valve or the
inside cleaning is activated, the pump automatically runs
with 100% of its maximum capacity.

For the pumps used no pulsation dampening is required,

because centrifugal pumps generate continuous flow and
pressure.
1
For the pumps used no pulsation dampening is required,
because centrifugal pumps generate continuous flow and
pressure.

The spraying pump is an almost maintenance free centrif-

ugal pump. The pump is arranged between the axles in
front of the illuviation valve.
The pump must never be operated without fluid, since
this would damage the seals.

Technical data pump equipment:

Type l/min l/min Maximum 2

at 0 bar at 8 bar pressure
design
dependent
bar
_____________________________________________
Hypro 9306 (3 inch) 1079 620 10
_____________________________________________

Fill the pump with fluid before initial com-

missioning and after each draining before
switching on. (Switch suction side to wash
container or fresh water tank; open the
main valve; the fluid automatically runs
into the pump.)
All fluid residues must be drained off in
order to protect the pump against frost
damage. Loosen the screw (2) for this
purpose. 3

10.6 Piston diaphragm pump

Function of the diaphragm piston pump (3):
• draws in fresh water during continuous inside clean-
ing (CCS).
• Suction aid during filling process

Position inside frame below fresh water tank, near rear

axle.

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10.7 Suction filter
The suction filter is located on the left side of the vehicle
between the axles. The mesh size of the screen insert is
20 meshes/inch.

Cleaning the screen insert:

• Close the four-way valve (toggle switch position

"CLOSE").
• Let the residual fluid run out through the drain into a
suitable container.
• Attach a filter wrench to the hexagon (1), loosen the
lock and pull off the filter cap.
1
• Remove and clean the screen.
• Reinsert the screen into the filter housing and assem-
ble the filter cap with spigot nut.

10.8 Pressure filter

The pressure filter is located on the left hand side of the
boom tower. In case of more coarse contamination un-
screw the filter cap. For this purpose set all switches on
the Commander-Box to "OFF/CLOSED". Open the white
pressure filter head (2) with a special spanner (included 2
in the scope of delivery) and clean the filter element;
reinsert the element and screw the filter cap back on. (3)
Pressure filter cleaning connection.
3

10.9 Agitator
The wash container is equipped with an agitator. This
agitator is a hydraulic agitator. The agitator tube is
fitted with special injector nozzles to boost the agitating
intensity. The switched on agitator mixes the wash inside
the wash container and thus ensures a homogeneous
wash. The agitator (1) can be infinitely adjusted in the
"C-Box" or via the terminal.
A pressure gauge (2) shows the agitating power in form
of pressure in the agitator.
The agitator can also be switched off completely via the
terminal, in order to minimize the residual amount inside 1
the wash container.
Automatic function: Below 250 litres, the agitator switches
off.
2 3
10.10 Filling level gauge Tank-Control
The Tank-Control (3) digitally shows the filling level in the
wash container on the filling location and in the terminal.
Once the specified filling quantity has been reached, the
pump will automatically shut down.

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10.11 Filter

• Use all prescribed filters from the filter equipment. Clean the filters at regular intervals.
Trouble free operation of the crop protection sprayer is only ensured with optimal filtration of the
wash. Appropriate filtering considerably influences the treatment success of the crop protection
measure.
• Pay attention to the permissible filter combinations or mesh widths.
The mesh widths of self-cleaning pressure filters and nozzle filters must always be smaller than the
nozzle opening of the nozzles used.
• Please remember that the use of pressure filter elements with 80 or 100 meshes/inch will have the
effect that with some crop protection products active components may be filtered out.
If in doubt, contact the crop protection product manufacturer.

The pressure filter prevents contamination from entering into the nozzle line. Different degrees of fineness are
available to suit each application. By standard the filter is fitted with a 80 mesh/inch element.
In case of applications with liquid fertiliser or when using larger nozzles, it is recommended to use a more coarse
element, in order keep the pressure drop inside the filter as low as possible.

The self-cleaning pressure filter prevents clogging of the nozzle filters in front of the spraying nozzles.
In circulation mode (main sprayer switch "off") the inner surface of the pressure filter element is continuously
flushed and non-dissolved spraying product or dirt particles are directed back to the wash container.

The perforated screen prevents larger contaminants from entering into the pump and into the spraying system.

The dome screen / filling screen prevents contaminants from entering into the wash container during filling
through the dome. By standard this screen has a 1 mm mesh width.

Suction filter: The suction filter cleans the water/wash before it enters into the centrifugal pump.
(Mesh width 0.9 mm)

Overview of pressure filter elements

Filter element with 32 meshes / inch (white)
Filter element with 50 meshes / inch (blue)
from nozzle size '03' and bigger
Mesh width: 0.35 mm
Filter element with 80 meshes / inch (grey, series equipment) for nozzle size '02'
Mesh width: 0.20 mm
Filter element with 100 meshes / inch (red)
from nozzle size '015' and smaller
Mesh width: 0.15 mm

10.11.1 Nozzle filter (optional)

The nozzle filters (1) prevent clogging of the spray nozzles.

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Overview of nozzle filters
• 24 meshes/inch, from nozzle size '06' and bigger
• Filter area: 5.00 mm²
Mesh width: 0.50 mm
• 50 meshes/inch, for nozzle size '02' to '05'
Filter area: 5.07 mm²
Mesh width: 0.35 mm
• 100 meshes/inch, from nozzle size '015' and smaller
• Filter area: 5.07 mm²
Mesh width: 0.15 mm

10.12 Outside washing facility (optional)

High pressure cleaner to clean the crop protection sprayer
including
(1) hose reel,
(2) 20 m pressure hose,
(3) spray gun
Operating pressure: 150 bar
Water output: 15 l/min

WARNING
Endangerment by the escape of fluids un-
der pressure and contamination by wash,
when acciently actuating the spray gun!

Lock the spray gun against accidental spraying

• before each spraying pause.

• before placing the spray gun back into its receptacle
after cleaning.

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10.13 Transport, document and
safety container

• Transport and safety container (1) to keep protec- 1

tive clothing and accessories.
• Document container (1) for the storage and depos-
iting of currently used crop protection products.
Provides information about the composition of
the contents in container and spraying boom and
serves as information for rescuing personnel in
case of accidents.
b

10.14 Tank installation, general

The tank structure consists of a wash container with a
rated capacity of 8,000 litres and a clear water tank with
a capacity of approx. 500 litres. Both tanks are made of c
stainless steel.
The wash container is equipped with the pressure
agitator.

10.15 Fresh water tank

a) Fresh water tank (total contents: 500 litres)

a
b) Filling connection
c) Ventilation
d) Filling level indicator

The fresh water tank (a) is intended for clear water. This
water serves the purpose of
• diluting the residual amount in the wash container
after the end of spraying.
• cleaning (flushing) the entire crop protection sprayer
in the field.
• cleaning the suction fitting as well as the spraying
lines with the container open.

Only fill clear water into the fresh wash

tank.
d

Filling the fresh water tank:

1. Connect the filling hose.
2. Fill the fresh water tank through the filling connec-
tion → keep an eye on the filling level indicator (d).

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10.16 Suction connection (e) for
filling the wash container
Pay attention to the applicable regulations for filling the
wash container through the suction hose from open
water tapping points.

The suction hose (3") with quick release coupling and

check valve prevents the drainage of the fluid quantity
that is already in the wash container, should the vacu-
um collapse all of a sudden during the filling process.
e

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11 Design and Function of the Spraying Boom

11.1 Overview

The proper condition of the spraying boom as well as its suspension considerably influence the wash distribution
accuracy. Complete overlapping is achieved by a correctly adjusted spraying height of the spraying boom above
the plants. The nozzles are arranged on the boom with a spacing of 50 cm / 25 cm.

11.2 Folding and unfolding the spraying boom

WARNING
Danger of crushing and impact for the entire body, if persons are caught by laterally swinging
parts of the machine!
These endangerments can cause severe and possibly also fatal injuries.
Keep a sufficient safety distance to moving parts of the machine as long as the Trac engine is running.
Make sure that persons keep a sufficient safety distance to moving parts of the machine.
Expel persons out of the operating range of moving machine parts before you start swinging such
parts.

WARNING
Danger of crushing, being pulled in, being caught or impact for third parties may arise if third
parties remain in the operating range of the boom when unfolding or folding the boom and are
caught by the moving parts of the boom!
Expel persons from the operating range of the boom, before you start to unfold or fold the boom.
Immediately release the actuator for unfolding or folding the boom, if persons enter into the operating
range of the boom.

DANGER
Always keep a sufficient distance to overhead power lines when unfolding or folding the
boom! Contacting overheat power lines can cause fatal injuries.

CAUTION
There are shearing and crushing points on all hydraulically actuated folding components!
Folding or unfolding the spray boom while travelling is prohibited!

The folding boom is controlled via the terminal.

In folded and unfolded condition of the boom, the hydraulic cylinders for folding the boom maintain the
corresponding end position (transport and working position).

An audible warning signal sounds when lowering the boom manually.

If the boom is lowered by the boom control (automatically), the audible warning signal is automatically
switched off.

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Folding process
For this purpose go to the page "Folding".

Unfolding the spray boom:

a. Lift the boom against the end stop

b. Fold the inside wings
c. Fold the outside wings
d. Lower the boom and adjust to the appropriate work-
ing height

Folding the spray boom:

e. Lift the boom against the end stop

f. Fold the outside wings
g. Fold the inside wings
h. Place the boom into the transport lock

More detailed information about the operation of the

terminal:
See operating instructions "BASIC - Terminal" /
"COMFORT - Terminal" Co. Müller-Elektronik.

Caution!
Only travel when locked in transport
position!

The slope compensation automatically

locks before the boom is folded.

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11.3 Boom folding variants
Folding boom: 5-piece with reduced working width 12 m

12 m

21 / 24 m

Folding boom: 5-piece with reduced working width 15 m

15 m

27 / 30 m

Folding boom: 5-piece with reduced working width 18 m

18 m

27 / 30 / 32 / 33 / 36 m

Folding boom: 7-piece with reduced working width 24 m

24 m

30 / 32 / 33 / 36 m

11.4 Adjusting the spraying height

WARNING
Danger of crushing and impact for persons if persons are caught by the boom when lifting or
lowering for height adjustment!
Expel persons from the danger zone of the machine, before lift or lower the spray boom with the height
adjustment.

Adjust the spraying height (distance between nozzles and crop)

as per currently applicable guidelines.
Always adjust the spray boom parallel to the ground,
because the specified spraying height can only be achieved in this condition.
Perform all adjustments on the spray boom with greatest care.

More detailed information about the operation of the travel lever:

See operating instructions page 50 from Co. Müller-Elektronik.

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11.5 Folding boom control
11.5.1 Distance control

For slightly cropped requirements the fully-automatic

boom control "Distance Control" from Müller-Elektronik
has been found most beneficial. An automatic height
and inclination control adapts the boom to the crop.

(1) Ultrasound sensors

11.5.2 BoomControl

Further development of the automatic folding boom

guidance to maintain the exact, lowest possible working
height, even when driving with high speed and in highly
cropped terrain. This creates the prerequisite for mini-
mum drifting.

• Active adaptation of the boom via the height guid-

ance of the middle section
• Independent bending of the two folding boom arms
(triggering through 4 sensors, distributed over the
entire folding boom)

When the spray boom is switched off at the

headland, the spray boom is automatically
raised by a previously defined value. When
switched back on, the boom will return to
its calibrated height.

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11.6 Boom interlock /
slope compensation

1. Slope compensation unlocked

2. Slope compensation locked

Uniform transverse distribution is only

achieved with the slope compensation
unlocked.
→ Unlocking is automatically controlled.

Slope compensation locked:

• for transport travel!
• when unfolding or folding the boom!

11.7 Unlocking and locking the

transport lock

WARNING
Endangerment by crushing and impact
for persons may arise if the boom folded
to transport position accidently unfolds!

Lock the folded boom package in transport

position with the transport lock before start-
ing transport travels.
1
3
Use the transport safety straps serve the purpose of
locking the folded up spray boom in transport position to
prevent accidental unfolding.

Unlocking the transport lock

Before unfolding the spray boom swing the transport
locking lever down and thereby unlock the spray boom.

Locking the transport lock

2
Once the spray boom has been folded in, swing the
transport locking lever up, the spray boom will click into
place (1), (4) or (5).

11.7.1 Transport lock for boom rest (4) Transport lock boom
5-pieces
Before starting road travel make sure
that the boom rests securely in the front 4
receptacles (2)!
Check the indicating device (3) from the
cabin.

(5) Transport lock boom

7-pieces
5

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11.8 Collision protection

The collision protection protects the boom against

damage caused by collision with a solid obstacle. The
joint mechanism enables escaping a collision in travel
direction and in opposite direction. After the escape
movement the collision protection will swing back to
initial position.

11.9 Spraying line

The spraying line is made of Ø 25 mm stainless steel

pipe. In the boom sections the pipe is continuous. The
sections are coupled by hoses, resulting in continuous
lines over the entire width of the boom. The nozzle con-
trol has been designed as pneumatic single nozzle con-
trol for all versions. Half-width separation is achieved by
combining the control of several nozzle bodies.
The spray line can be fitted with single or multiple noz-
zle bodies.

11.9.1 Circulation system

Due to the permanent circulation of the biocatalyst through the complete nozzle pipe while the sprayer is switched
off, spraying fluid is permanently applied to the nozzle.
Even when switching on individual half-widths or the entire spraying line for the first time, the biocatalytic solution is
directly and well mixed available. This circulation successfully prevents the formation of deposits and blockage.

Spraying PS PS PS PS PS PS

PS = Pressure Supply

Folding boom left Middle section Folding boom right

Circulation RZ PS RZ PS PS RZ

PS = Pressure Supply
RZ = Return flow Tank
Folding boom left Middle section Folding boom right

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11.9.2 Cleaning nozzle tube + nozzles

The spraying line is cleaned by the circulation system.

For this purpose the suction side of the sprayer is set to
fresh water – now the spraying line is flushed with clear
water. The nozzles themselves are cleaned by switch-
ing them on for about 3 seconds.

11.9.3 Technical data

Please remember, that residual quantities in the spraying line will be sprayed as undiluted con-
centration, if the system is switched over to fresh water with the nozzles switched on.
Strictly spray this residual amount from the spraying line on an untreated area. The residual
amount in the spraying line depends on the width of the boom.

Required travel distance in [m] to spray out the undiluted

residual amount in the spraying line for all working widths:

100 l/ha: 83 m 250 l/ha: 33 m

_______________________________________________________
150 l/ha: 55 m 300 l/ha: 28 m
_______________________________________________________
200 l/ha: 41 m 400 l/ha: 20 m
_______________________________________________________

Example:
With an application quantity of 200 l/ha the travel distance to spray the respective spraying line empty is approx.
41 m

11.10 CCS - Continuous inside cleaning (Continuous Cleaning System)

Quick sprayer cleaning process

without having to get off the machine.

The complete cleaning process is controlled from the driver's cabin.

Function: Principle of positive displacement instead of principle of dilution.
An additional cleaning pump feed clear water directly into the inside cleaning nozzles.
The spraying pump draws this water out of the wash container and uses it to force the wash residue through the
nozzles out of the pipeline system.
Quick, thorough and water consumption optimized cleaning.

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11.11 Nozzle body

11.11.1 Single nozzle body with

pneumatic control valve

If a pressure of more than 4 bar is applied to the com-

pressed air connection (4), the valve will open and fluid
can flow out. Without pressure the valve is closed.

1 = Nozzle body
2 = Diaphragm
3 = Pneumatic control valve
4 = Compressed air connection
5 = Optional nozzle filter
6 = Rubber seal
7 = Nozzle
8 = Bayonet connection
9 = Bayonet cap

11.11.2 Multiple nozzle body manual

3-fold

The 3-fold nozzle body is recommended if more than

only one nozzle type is to be used. Only the vertically
arranged nozzle will be supplied.
By turning the nozzle body, another nozzle is brought
into use.
In intermediate positions the nozzle body is switched
off.

Always flush the spraying lines before

turning the three-fold nozzle body to an-
other nozzle type.

If a pressure of more than 4 bar is applied to the com-

pressed air connection (4), the valve will open and fluid
can flow out.
Without pressure the valve is closed.

1 = Nozzle body
2 = Diaphragm
3 = Pneumatic control valve
4 = Compressed air connection
5 = Optional nozzle filter
6 = Rubber seal
7 = Nozzle
8 = Bayonet connection
9 = Bayonet cap

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11.11.3 Multiple nozzle body pneumatic

These multiple nozzle bodies are installed in the form of

dual or 4-fold versions.
In this case it is possible to switch the desired nozzle
from the terminal. You may even switch on several
nozzles at a time. The pneumatic control valves are
integrated in the nozzle carrier. If a pressure of more
than 4 bar is applied to the compressed air connection
(4), the valve will open and fluid can flow out. Without
pressure the valve is closed.

1 = Hinged clamp
2 = Diaphragm
3 = Pneumatic control valve
4 = Compressed air connection
5 = Optional nozzle filter
6 = Rubber seal
7 = Nozzle
8 = Bayonet connection
9 = Bayonet cap
10 = Nozzle body

11.11.4 Edge nozzles, electric (optional)

With the edge nozzle control the last nozzle is switched

off and an edge nozzle, 25 cm further to the outside
(exactly matching the edge of the field), is electrically
switched on from the tractor.

11.12 Assembling the nozzle

1. Insert the nozzle filter (optional) (1) into the nozzle

body (2) from underneath.
2. Insert the nozzle (3) into the bayonet nut (4)

Different colour bayonet nuts are available for

the different nozzles.

3. Insert the rubber seal (5) above the nozzle.

4. Press the rubber seal into the seat of the bayonet
nut.
5. Attach the bayonet nut to the bayonet connection.
6. Turn the bayonet nut against the end stop.

Nozzle cleaning takes place in compliance

with the instructions and notes issued by
the corresponding manufacturer.

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11.12.1 Disassembling the diaphragm valve
in case of dripping nozzles

Deposits on the diaphragm seat (6) are the cause for a dripping of the nozzle after the boom has been switched off.
In this case clean the diaphragm as follows:
1. Unscrew the switching element (7) from the nozzle body (2)
2. Take out the diaphragm (8).
3. Clean the diaphragm seat (6).
4. Assembly takes place in reverse order.

11.13 Liquid fertiliser operation

Currently their are mainly two different liquid fertiliser types available:
• Ammonium nitrate - carbonyl diamide solution (AHL) with 28 kg N per 100 kg AHL.
• A NP-solution 10-34-0 with 10 kg N and 34 kg P2O5 per 100 kg of NP-solution.

If the liquid fertiliser is applied through flat jet nozzles, multiply the corresponding values in the
spraying table for the application quantity l/ha for AHL with 0.88 and for the NP-solution with
0.85, because the listed application quantities in l/ha are only valid for water.

The following is generally valid:

Apply liquid fertiliser in the form of coarse drops, to prevent cauterisation of plants. Too large drops will roll off the
leaf and small drops enhance the magnifying glass effect. Due to the salt concentration of the fertiliser, excessive
application of fertilizer can cause cauterisation on the leaves.

3-yet nozzles (optional)

The use of 3-jet nozzles for the application of liquid fertiliser is beneficial if the liquid fertiliser is to enter into the
plant through the roots rather than through the leaf.

The metering orifice integrated in the nozzle with its three openings enables an almost pressureless, coarse drop
distribution of the liquid fertiliser. This prevents the generation of undesired spray mist and the formation of small
droplets. The coarse drops formed by the 3-jet nozzle hit the plant with low energy and roll off its surface.

Even though damage caused by cauterisation is almost completely prevented, one should not
use 3-jet spray nozzles for late top dressing, but use towed hoses instead.

Only use the black bayonet nuts for all the following 3-jet nozzles.

Various 3-jet nozzles and their fields of application (at 8 km/h)

• 3-jet yellow, 50 - 80 l AHL/ha
• 3-jet red, 80 - 126 l AHL/ha
• 3-jet blue, 115 - 180 l AHL/ha
• 3-jet white, 155 - 267 l AHL/ha

The spraying pump must be flushed with clear water after each liquid fertiliser operation.
If not flushed with clear water, the pump seals may be damaged!

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12 Using the sprayer
When using the machine pay attention to the notes in chapters
• "Warning signs and other identifications on the machine", from chapter 2.18 - 2.19 and
• "Safety notes for the operator (chapter 2.7 and following)."
paying attention to these notes serves your safety.

WARNING
Danger of breakage during operation, insufficient stability and inadequate steering and brak-
ing ability of the Trac if used for purposes other than the ones it is intended for!
Pay attention to the max. payload of the sprayer implement/trailer and the permissible axle and
tongue loads of the Trac. If necessary drive with the tank only partly filled.

WARNING
Danger of crushing, cutting, cutting off, being pulled in, being caught and impact caused by
inappropriate stability and tipping over of the Trac / trailer.
Drive in such a way, that you will at any time be able to securely control the Trac with sprayer imple-
ment and possibly also trailer.
Be aware of your own abilities, account for the road, traffic, sight and weather conditions, the driving
characteristics of the Trac and the influences of the sprayer implement or possibly a trailer.

WARNING
Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, being pulled in and impact
caused by
• accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured machine parts.
• unintended starting and accidental rolling of the Trac or accidental
rolling of Trac/trailer combination.
Secure the Trac against unintended starting and accidental rolling and possibly also the combina-
tion of Trac with trailer against accidental rolling, before you start to rectify any faults on the ma-
chine, see also chapter 14.
Wait until the machine has fully stopped before yozu access the danger zone of the machine.

WARNING
Danger caused by accidental contact with crop protection products / wash!
Wear you personal protective clothing,
• when preparing the wash.
• when cleaning / replacing the spray nozzles during spraying operation and when cleaning the crop
protection sprayer after spraying.

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When wearing the required protective clothing you should always follow the information of the manufacturer,
the product information, the instructions for use, the safety data sheet or the operating instructions for the crop
protection product to be used.
Please use e.g.:
• chemicals resistant gloves
• a chemicals resistant overall
• waterproof shoes
• face protection
• respirator
• safety goggles
• skin protection agent, etc.

WARNING
Health hazards caused by accidental contact with crop protection products or wash!
Put on your gloves before you
• process crop protection products,
• work on or clean the contaminated crop protection sprayer.
Wash the protective cloves with clear water from the fresh water tank,
• immediately after any contact with crop protection products.
• before you pull off the protective gloves.

12.1 Preparing for spraying

Basic prerequisite for the proper application of crop protection products is the proper function of the
crop protection sprayer. Have the crop protection sprayer regularly tested on a test stand. Immedi-
ately rectify any occurring faults.
Use all prescribed filters. Clean the filters at regular intervals. Trouble free operation of the crop pro-
tection sprayer is only ensured with optimal filtration of the wash.
Appropriate filtering considerably influences the treatment success of the crop protection measure.
Pay attention to the permissible filter combinations or mesh widths. The mesh widths of pressure
filters and nozzle filters must always be smaller than the nozzle opening of the nozzles used.
• The standard pressure filter element used in the pressure filter has a mesh width of 0.18 mm with
80 meshes/inch. This pressure filter element is adequate for a nozzle size from '02'.
• The pressure filter element with 100 meshes/inch is required for nozzle sizes '015' and '01' (op-
tional equipment).
• Please remember that the use of pressure filter elements with 100 meshes/inch will have the
effect that with some crop protection products active components may be filtered out. If in doubt,
contact the crop protection product manufacturer.

Generally clean the crop protection sprayer before you start to apply a different crop protection prod-
uct. Flush the nozzle line
- with each nozzle change.
- before installing different nozzles.
- before turning the three-fold nozzle head to another nozzle.

→ See also chapter 13 "Cleaning"

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12.2 Preparing the wash

DANGER
Strictly wear protective gloves and appropriate protective clothes!
When preparing wash there is the highest risk of coming into contact with crop protection
product.

WARNING
Danger caused by accidental contact with crop protection products and / or wash!

Generally flush the crop protection product through the illuviation container into the wash container.
Swing the illuviation valve to filling position before you fill crop protection product into the illuviation
valve.
When handling crop protection products and when preparing the wash pay attention to the safety
instructions concerning protection of body and respiratory system in the instructions for use or crop
protection products.
Do not prepare the wash in the vicinity of wells or surface waters.
Avoid leakages and contamination with crop protection products and / or wash by acting appropri-
ately and by wearing appropriate body protection.
Do not leave the prepared wash, unused crop protection products as well as contaminated crop
protection product canisters and the uncleaned crop protection sprayer unattended, to avoid dan-
agers for third parties.
Protected contaminated crop protection product canisters and contaminated crop protection spray-
er against precipitation.
Ensure sufficient cleanliness during and after work for preparing wash, to keep any risks as low as
possible (e.g. thoroughly wash out used gloves before pulling them off and dispose of the washing
water appropriately like the cleaning fluid).

• Besides the generally valid information listed hereunder, you should also follow the product specific
procedures described in the instructions for use of the crop protection products.

• The specified water and preparation quantities can be taken from the instructions for use of the
crop protection product.

• Read the instructions for use of the preparation and comply with the described precautionary
measures!

• Carefully determine the required filling or refilling quantities to avoid residual quantities at the end
of spraying, because an environmentally friendly disposal of residual quantities is very difficult.

Use the "Filling table for residual areas" to calculate the required refilling quantity for the last
wash container filling. In this case subtract the technical, undiluted residual quantity in the
spray boom from the calculated refilling quantity!

→ See also chapter 12.2.2 "Filling table for residual areas"

• Thoroughly rinse out empty preparation containers (e.g. with canister flushing agent) and mix in
the flushing water of the wash!

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Execution

1. Determine the required water and preparation quantity by using the instructions for use of the crop
protection product.
2. Calculate the filling or refilling quantity for the area to be treated.
3. Fill half of the wash container with water.
4. Switch on the agitator.
5. Add the calculated preparation quantity.
6. Top up the missing amount of water.
7. Before starting spraying stir up the wash as instructed by the crop protection product manufacturer.

12.2.1 Calculating filling and refilling quantities

Use the "Filling table for residual areas", chapter 12.2.2, to calculate the required
refilling quantity for the last wash container filling.

Example 1:
The following is known:
Nominal container capacity 1000 l
Residual quantity in container 0l
Required water 400 l/ha

Preparation requirement per ha

Product A 15 kg
Product B 1.0 l

Question:
How many l of water, how many kg or product A
and how many l of product B do you have to fill in, Calculation formula and answer to question 1:
if the area to be treated is 2.5 ha?
Water refill quantity [l] x concentration [%]
Answer:
Water: 400 l/ha x 2.5 ha = 1000 l 100
Product A: 1.5 kg/ha x 2.5 ha = 3.75 kg = Addition of preparation [l or kg]
Product B: 1.0 l/ha x 2.5 ha = 2.5 l

Example 2: (1000 – 200) [l] x 0.5 [%]

The following is known:
Nominal container capacity 1000 l 100
Residual quantity in container 200 l = 1. [l or kg]
Required water 500 l/ha
Recommended concentration 0.15%
Calculation formula and answer to question 2:
Question 1:
Available wash [l] – Residual quantity [l]
How many l or kg preparation must be metered for one
container filling? Required water [l/ha]
= area to be treated [ha]

Question 2:
1000 [l] (nominal container capacity) – 20 [l] (residual
How big is the area to be treated in ha, which can be
quantity)
treated with one filling, if the container can be emptied
down to a residual quantity of 20 l? 500 [l/ha] required water
= 1.96 [ha]

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12.2.2 Filling tables for remnant areas

Use the "Filling table for residual areas" to calculate the required refilling quantity for the
last wash container filling. Subtract the residual quantity in the spraying line from the calcu-
lated refilling quantity!
See also chapter "Spraying line", chapter 11.9.

The specified refilling quantities apply for an application quantity of 100 l/ha.
For other application quantities the refilling quantity may multiply.

Travel distance Refilling quantities [l] for spraying booms with working widths

[m] 18 m 20 m 21 m 24 m 27 m 28 m 30 m 32 m 33 m 36 m

10 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4

20 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7

30 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 11

40 7 8 8 10 11 11 12 13 13 14

50 9 10 11 12 14 14 15 16 17 18

60 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 22

70 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 22 23 25

80 14 16 17 19 22 22 24 26 26 29

90 16 18 19 22 24 25 27 29 30 32

100 18 20 21 24 27 28 30 32 33 36

200 36 40 42 48 54 56 60 64 66 72

300 54 60 63 72 81 84 90 96 99 108

400 72 80 84 96 108 112 120 128 132 144

500 90 100 105 120 135 140 150 160 165 180

Example:
Remaining residual distance (travel distance): 100 m
Application quantity: 100 l/ha
Working width: 21 m
Residual quantity in spraying line: 5.2 l

1. Use the filling table to calculate the refilling quantity.

In the example the refilling quantity is 21 l.
2. Subtract the residual quantity in the spraying line
from the calculated refilling quantity.

Required refilling quantity: 21 l – 5.2 l = 15.8 l

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12.3 Filling with water
When filling, pay attention to the permissible payload of your crop protection sprayer!
When filling your crop protection sprayer you must strictly consider the different specific
weights [kg/l] of the individual fluids.

WARNING
Danger for persons / animals due to accidental contact
with wash when filling the wash container!

Wear you personal protective equipment when you process crop protection products / drain wash
from the wash container.
The required protective clothing depends on the information of the manufacturer, the product
information, the instructions for use, the safety data sheet or the operating instructions for the crop
protection product to be used.
Never leave the crop protection sprayer unattended during filling.
• Never exceed the nominal capacity when filling the wash container.
• Never exceed the permissible payload of the crop protection sprayer when filling the wash con-
tainer. Pay attention to the specific weight of the fluid to be filled in.
• When filling keep an eye on the filling level indicator to avoid overfilling of the wash container.
• When filling the wash container pay attention to sealed surfaces, so that no wash runs into the
sewer system.
No foam should escape from the wash container during filling.
• A large cross-section funnel that reaches down to the bottom of the wash container, most effec-
tively prevents the formation of foam.
• Adding a anti-foaming agent will also prevent the formation of foam in the wash container.
When filling the wash container from a drinking water line you should never create a direct con-
nection between filling hose and wash container contents. Only this prevents back siphoning or
back pressing of wash into the drinking water line.
Fasten the end of the filling hose at least 10 cm above the filling opening in the wash container.
The free outflow created this way offers the highest level of safety against the back flow of wash
into the drinking water line.

WARNING
Danger to persons caused by contact with wash may become imminent, if wash escapes
through the not correctly closed filling opening of the wash tank!

Before each transport travel with filled wash container you should always check whether the
hinged and screw cap on the filling opening of the wash container is properly closed.

Immediate replace a damaged or worn cap seal from the hinged and screw cap on the filling
opening, if you notice that wash escapes from the filling opening, even though the hinged and
screw cap is closed.

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Specific weights of different fluids

Fluid Water Carbamide AHL NP-solution

Density [kg/l] 1 1.11 1.28 1.38

• Before each filling check the crop protection sprayer for damage,
e.g. leaking container and hoses as well as the correct positioning of all operating elements.
• Never leave the crop protection sprayer unattended during filling.
• Never create a direct connection between filling hose and wash container contents,
to prevent back siphoning of wash into the line network.
• Fasten the end of the filling hose at least 20 cm above the filling opening
• of the wash container. The free outflow created this way offers the highest level of
safety against the back flow of wash into the line network.
• Avoid foaming. No foam should escape from the wash container
during filling. A large cross-section funnel that reaches down to the bottom of the wash container,
most effectively prevents the formation of foam.
• Fill the wash container only with the filling screen in place.

The most harmless way of filling is at the edge of the field from the water tanker (if possible make
use of a natural inclination).
Depending on the crop protection product used this filling method is not allowed in water protec-
tion zones.
You should in any case ask the "Subordinate water authority".

12.3.1 Filling the wash container through the filler opening

1. Determine the exact water filling quantity (see also chapter "Calculating filling
or refilling quantities", chapter 12.2.1.)
2. Open the hinged/screw cover on the filling opening.
3. Fill the wash tank through the filling opening using a water line with "free outflow".
4. Always keep an eye on the filling level indicator while filling.
5. Stop filling the ash container at the latest
• when the pointer of the filling level indicator has reached the filling level mark.
• before the permissible payload of the crop protection sprayer is exceeded by the filled
in amount of fluid.
6. Close the filling opening properly with the hinged/screw cap.

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12.3.2 Filling the wash container through the filler connection

Damage caused by overfilling the closed wash container.

Strictly keep the cap open while filling!

Pay attention to the applicable regulations for filling the wash container through the
suction hose from open water tapping points (see also chapter "Using the machine").

• Always keep an eye on the filling level indicator while filling.

• Stop filling the wash container at the latest when the digital filling level indicator of
the Tank-Control indicates that the filling limit is reached.
• before the permissible payload of the crop protection sprayer is exceeded by the
filled in amount of fluid.

1. Enter the desired container content in the terminal

2. Connect the suction hose to the filling pump
3. Open the ball valve (1) 2
4. Start the filling process; set the switch (2) on the
C-Box to ON
5. The pump switches off automatically when the
desired filling level is reached
You can interrupt the filling process at any time, by sim-
ply switching the switch (2) for 2 seconds to OFF
6. Close the ball valve (1)
7. Disconnect the suction hose
8. Close the ball valve with the cap
1
12.3.3 Feeding function

Once the maximum filling quantity has been reached,

the filling pump will switch off. In order to be able to
draw in possibly generated residual quantities (e.g.
contents in suction hose), one can activate the feeding
function.
For this purpose press and hold the switch (2) in posi-
tion "ON", the pump will run, until the switch is released
again.

12.4 Filling the fresh water tank

WARNING
Impermissible contamination of the fresh water tank with crop protection
product or wash!
Fill the fresh water container only with clear water, never with crop protection
products or wash.

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 Make sure that to fill in a sufficient amount of
clear water is filled in when using the crop pro-
tection sprayer. Check and fill the fresh water
tank also when you fill the wash container.

1. Connect the filling hose using a 1" Camloc or

"Geka" coupling (3)
2. Open the ball valve (4), fresh water
can flow in
→ watch the filling level indicator (5)
3. Close the ball valve (4),
close the fresh water supply
4. Disconnect the hose and 4
close the ball valve with the cap 5
3
12.5 Flushing in preparations

DANGER
When flushing in preparations wear appropriate protective clothes,
as prescribed by the crop protection product manufacturer!

The agitator normally remains switched on from filling to the end of spraying.
The information provided by the preparation manufacturer are decisive in this
respect.

Insert water soluble foil bags directly into the wash container while the agitator is
running.

Flush the corresponding preparation through the illuviation

valve into the water in the wash container.
A difference is in this case made between the flushing in of
fluid and powdery preparations or carbamides.

Empty preparation containers

• Thoroughly wash out empty preparation containers, make them unusable,
collect then and dispose of according to regulations.
Do not use again for other purposes.

• If only wash is available for cleaning the preparation containers, you should
just use this for preliminary cleaning. Thoroughly clean when clear water is
available, e.g. before preparing the next wash container filling or when dilut-
ing the residual quantity for the last wash container filling.

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12.5.1 Flushing in liquid preparations during filling

1. Enter the desired container content in the terminal

2. Connect the suction hose to the filling connection
3. Start the filling process; set the switch (2) on the C-Box to ON
4. Open the lid on the illuviation valve
2
5. Switch on the injector
6. Fill the required preparation quantity as
calculated for filling the container into the illuviation valve
(max. 45 l).
7. Open the ball valve and have the content completely
sucked out of the illuviation valve.
8. Close the ball valve again, possibly repeat points 4-6
again, if more than 45 l of preparation is required.
9. Clean the illuviation valve with the closed circuit line
10. Open the ball valve and have the contents sucked out
11. Close the ball valve again
12. Switch off the injector
13. Adjust the desired agitator power
14. Fill in the missing amount of water

As long as the pump draws in water through the filling connection,

clear water is applied to the illuviation valve. Should the desired
container contents be reached during the illuviation, the suction valve
will automatically switch over to the wash container. In this case wash
is applied to the illuviation valve. In order to clean the illuviation valve
switch the suction valve over to the fresh water tank.

12.5.1.1 Flushing in liquid preparations with full

or partly filled wash container
→ Canister flushing
1. Open the lid on the illuviation valve
2. Switch on the injector → Closed circuit flushing
3. Fill the required preparation quantity as
→ Shock nozzle
calculated for filling the container into the illuviation valve
(max. 45 l). → Washing gun
4. Open the ball valve and have the content completely
sucked out of the illuviation valve. OPEN
5. Close the ball valve again, possibly repeat points 4-6
again, if more than 45 l of preparation is required.
6. Clean the illuviation valve with the closed circuit line CLOSE
Switch-over ball valve
7. Open the ball valve and have the contents sucked out
8. Close the ball valve again
9. Switch off the injector
→ ECOFILL
10. Adjust the desired agitator power

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12.5.2 Flushing in powdery
preparations and carba- → Canister flushing
mide
→ Closed circuit flushing
Before spraying completely dissolve the carbamide by
→ Shock nozzle
recirculating fluids. When dissolving larger carbamide
quantities the temperature of the wash will drop consid- → Washing gun
erably, this dissolves the carbamide much slower. The
warmer the water, the quick and better the dissolving of OPEN
carbamide.

1. Fill the wash container half with water

CLOSE
2. Set the suction side to wash container Switch-over ball valve
3. Open the lid on the illuviation valve
4. Switch on the injector
5. Open the ball valve → ECOFILL
6. Switch on the closed circuit line
7. Switch on the shock nozzles
8. Fill the required preparation quantity as
calculated for filling the container into the illuviation
valve (max. 45 l).
9. Close the ball valve again
10. Switch off the injector
11. Adjust the desired agitator power
12. Fill in the missing amount of water

12.5.3 Flushing in with ECOFILL (optional)

1. Fill the wash container half with water

2. Set the suction side to wash container
3. Switch on the injector
4. Connect the ECOFILL coupling (1) to the suction
socket
5. Open the ball valve
1
6. Draw in the amount of preparation calculated
and measured to fill the container
7. Close the ball valve again
8. Disconnect the ECOFILL coupling (1) and
place it on the flushing foot (2)
9. Close the ball valve again
10. Open the ball valve and flush the ECOFILL valve with
clear water
11. Close the ball valve and remove the ECOFILL valve
12. Switch off the injector
13. Adjust the desired agitator power
14. Fill in the missing amount of water
2

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12.5.4 Pre-cleaning the canister with
wash → Canister flushing

1. Set the suction side to fresh water → Closed circuit flushing

2. Open the lid on the illuviation valve → Shock nozzle
3. Switch on the injector on the C-Box
(the spraying pump starts automatically) → Washing gun
4. Open the ball valve
OPEN
5. Switch on canister flushing
6. Put the canister or any other container over the
canister flushing facility and press it down for at
least 30 seconds. CLOSE
Switch-over ball valve
7. Close the ball valve again
8. Switch off the injector
→ ECOFILL

12.5.5 Pre-cleaning the canister with rins-

ing water

Cleaning the canister with rinsing water dilutes the con-

centration of the wash!

1. Set the suction side to fresh water

2. Open the lid on the illuviation valve
3. Switch on the injector on the C-Box
(the spraying pump starts automatically)
4. Open the ball valve
5. Switch on canister flushing
6. Put the canister or any other container over the
canister flushing facility and press it down for at
least 30 seconds.
7. Close the ball valve again
8. Switch off the injector

Water (wash) emerges from the canister

flushing nozzle, when the pressure plate
is pressed down.

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12.6 Spraying

Pay attention to the separate operating instructions

for the control terminal.

12.6.1 Special notes on spraying

Check the crop protection sprayer by volumetric measurement

o before the start of the season.
o in case of deviations between the actually displayed spraying pressure and the spraying pressure
required according to the spraying table.

Before starting spraying exactly determine the required quantity by following the instructions for use
issued by the crop protection product manufacturer.

→ Enter the required quantity (nominal quantity) in the terminal before starting spraying.

Keep exactly to the required quantity [l/ha] during spraying,

o to achieve an optimal treatment success with your crop protection measure.
o to avoid unnecessary impact on the environment.

Before starting spraying choose the required nozzle type from the spraying table – under due consideration
o of the intended travel speed,
o the required application quantity and
o the required atomising characteristic (fine, medium or coarse drops) of the crop protection product
used for the crop protection measure to be carried out.

→ See also chapter 21 "Spraying tables for flat jet, anti-drift, injector and airmix nozzles"

Before starting spraying choose the required nozzle size from the spraying table – under due consideration
o of the intended travel speed,
o the required application quantity and
o the intended spraying pressure.

→ See also chapter 21 "Spraying tables for flat jet, anti-drift, injector and airmix nozzles"

Choose a slow travel speed and a low spraying pressure to prevent windward drift losses!

→ See also chapter 21 "Spraying tables for flat jet, anti-drift, injector and airmix nozzles"

At wind speeds of 3 m/s apply additional measures to reduce the windward drift reduction. See also
chapter 12.6.4 "Measures for windward drift reduction"!

Refrain from treatments under average wind speeds in excess of 5 m/s (leaves and thin tree twigs will
move).

Switch spraying on and off only wile driving, to avoid excess metering.

Avoid excess metering caused by overlapping in case of inaccurate joining passes from one spraying
track to the next and/or when cornering at the headland with the spraying boom switched on!

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 In case of spraying operation you should continuously check the wash consumption with respect to the
treated area.

Calibrate the flow meter in case of deviations between the actual and the displayed application quantity.
(See operating instructions "Job Computer II" Co. Müller-Elektronik).

Strictly clean filters, pump, valve and spray lines in case of weather dependent interruptions of the
spraying process.

In case of deviations between the actual and the displayed travel distance calibrate the distance sensor
(pulses per 100 m), see operating instructions Co. Müller-Elektronik Job Computer II Crop Protection
Sprayer.

Spraying pressure and nozzle size have an influence on the drop size and the sprayed out fluid volume.
The higher the spraying pressure, the smaller the drop diameter of the sprayed wash.
The smaller droplets are subject to higher, undesired windward drifting!
Increasing the spraying pressure also increases the application quantity - reducing the spraying pres-
sure also reduces the application quantity.
If the travel speed is increased with the same nozzle size and constant spraying pressure, the applica-
tion quantity will be reduced - by reducing the travel speed and keeping both the nozzle size and the
spraying pressure unchanged, the application quantity will increase.
The travel speed is freely selectable via the sprayer computer, based on the automatic, area related
application quantity control.

The agitator normally remains switched on from filling to the end of spraying. The information provided
by the preparation manufacturer are decisive in this respect.
The spraying container is empty when the spraying pressure drops all of a sudden.
If the spraying pressure drops under otherwise unchanged conditions, the suction and pressure filters
are clogged.

12.6.2 Spraying wash

Before starting spraying check the following machine data on the control terminal
o the values for the permissible spraying pressure range for the spraying nozzles installed in the spray-
ing boom.
o the value for "Pulses per 100 m".

Apply appropriate measures if an error message appears in the display during spraying. See also chap-
ter Faults 12.9.

Check the indicated spraying pressure during spraying.

Make sure that the indicated spraying pressure does under no circumstances deviate for more than
±25% from the intended spraying pressure as per spraying table, e.g. when changing the application
quantity with the plus/minus keys. Higher deviations from the intended spraying pressure do not enable
an optimal treatment success for your crop protection measure and will also harm the environment.

Reduce or increase the travel speed, until you have returned to the permissible range of the intended
spraying pressure.

Never spray the wash container completely empty (this does not apply for the end of spraying operations).
Refill the wash container at the latest when a filling level of approx. 50 litres is reached.

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Example
Required application quantity: 200 l/ha
Intended travel speed: 8 km/h
Nozzle type: AI / ID
Nozzle size: 03
Permissible pressure range for the min. pressure 3 bar
installed spraying nozzles max. pressure 8 bar
Intended spraying pressure: 3,7 bar
Permissible spraying pressures: 3.7 bar ±25% min. 2.8 bar and
max. 4.6 bar

Spraying wash:
1. Prepare and stir up the wash by strictly following the instructions of the crop protection product manufacturer.
2. Adjust the agitator (infinite adjustment).
3. Switch on the terminal.
4. Unfolding the spray boom.
5. Adjust the working height of the spraying boom (distance between nozzles and crop) depending on the
installed nozzles as specified in the spraying table.
6. In the terminal check the value "Quantity step" for the change of application quantity in percent when oper-
ating the plus/minus key once.
7. In the terminal check the value "Pulses per 100 m".
8. In the terminal check the values "max. pressure" and "min. pressure" for the permissible spraying pressure
range with the spraying nozzles installed in the spraying boom.
9. Enter the value "Nominal quantity" for the required application quantity into the terminal or check the saved
value.
10. Switch on Spraying via the terminal.

12.6.3 Spraying

1. Switch on the pump (on the terminal)

2. Set the suction side to wash container (1)
3. Switch on boom circulation (2)
4. Switch on and adjust the agitator (on terminal)

The required agitating power depends on the preparations used

and must be checked by the user.

This setting has the additional purpose of stirring the wash while
travelling to the field.

Travelling to the field with the agitator switched on: 1

1. Switch on the control terminal
2
2. Switch on pump operation
3. Adjust the desired stirring intensity

Before starting spraying reset the stirring intensity set for travelling to the previous intensity,
if it deviates from the required stirring intensity for spraying!

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12.6.4 Windward drift reduction measures

• Schedule your work for early morning or evening

(generally less wind).

• Reduce the spraying pressure

• Choose bigger nozzles and high water application quantities.
• Strictly maintain the exact boom working height, because the risk of windward drift will increase con-
siderably with increasing nozzle distance.

• Reduce the travel speed (below 8 km/h).

• Use of so-called antidrift (AD) nozzles or injectors (ID) nozzles
(nozzles with a high proportion of coarse drops).

• Pay attention to the distance specifications for the corresponding crop protection product

12.6.5 Spraying with 25cm nozzle spacing and reduced distance to the target area

• The risk of windward drifting can be considerably reduced by reducing the distance to the target area
to a value below 50 cm.

• A distance reduction is only possible by a continuous 25 cm nozzle spacing

→ otherwise there is a risk of generating stripes because there is no overlapping of spraying cones.

• A distance reduction is only possible when all nozzles used are identical in type and size.

• The possible minimum distance to the target area therefore corresponds with half the distance to the
target area of the corresponding 50 cm nozzle spacing → see information provided by the nozzle
manufacturer.

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12.7 Residual quantities
A differentiation is made between two types of residual quantities:
• Residual quantity remaining in the wash container after the end of spraying operation.
• Technical residual quantity which still remains in wash container, suction fitting and spraying line, with
considerable drop in pressure. The suction fitting consists of the ball valve and pump modules. For
technical residual quantities in the individual components refer to chapter 1.7 "Technical data". Add the
technical residual quantities of the individual components.

12.7.1 Disposal of residual quantities

Please bear in mind, that the residual quantities in the spraying line will still be sprayed out in undilut-
ed concentration. Strictly spray this residual amount on an untreated area. Refer to chapter 11.9.3 for
the required travel distance for spraying the undiluted residual quantity. The residual amount in the
spraying line depends on the working width of the boom.

Switch on the agitator to spray the wash container empty , if the residual quantity in the wash contain-
er is only 100 litres. With the agitator switched on the technical residual quantity increases in contrast
to the specified values.

Measures to protect the user must be applied when emptying residual quantities.
Follow the instructions of crop protection product manufacturers and wear appropriate protective
clothing.

Dispose of collected wash residues in compliance with applicable, statutory regulations. Collect wash
residues in suitable containers.
Allow the wash residues to dry up. Dispose of wash residues through the specified waste disposal.

12.7.2 Diluting residual quantities in the wash container and spraying

of the diluted residual quantity at the end of the spraying operation

Perform the dilution and spraying of residual quantities at the end of spraying operation using the sedimentation
method.

Proceed as follows:

1. Dilute the residual quantity in the wash container with 200 litres of flushing water.
2. First spray the undiluted residual quantity out of the spraying line
on an untreated remnant area.
3. Then spray the diluted residual quantity also on an untreated remnant area.
4. Dilute the residual quantity in the wash container once again with 200 litres of flushing water.
5. Then spray the diluted residual quantity again on an untreated remnant area.

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Diluting the residual quantity

1. Switch off the nozzles

2. Switch on the pump
3. Switch on the agitator
4. In the terminal switch over to fresh water for 15 seconds, fresh water will now circu
late through the nozzle pipe and dilute the residual quantity in the tank with fresh
water
5. Switch off the agitator
6. Spray the diluted residual quantity on an untreated remnant area.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for a second time (if necessary a third time)

In case of multiple nozzle systems all existing nozzles must be opened

for cleaning.
There is a risk of deposits if this instruction is not followed!

Draining off technical residual quantities

1. Place a suitable collecting vessel under the cap of the suction filter (1)
2. Open the cap and drain the technical residual quantity into a suitable collecting vessel.
3. Close the suction filter with the cap.
Dispose of the residual quantity in accordance with statutory regulations.

DANGER
When draining off technical residual quanti- 1
ties wear appropriate protective clothes, as
prescribed by the crop protection product
manufacturer!

Empty the wash container through the pump

1. Connect a drain hose with 2" Camlock coupling (1) to the male part in the
pressure line 1
2. Open the ball valve (2)
3. Set the suction side to wash container
4. Switch on boom circulation, switch off injector, agitator and inside cleaning 2
5. Switch on the pump and set the pressure manually to max.

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12.8 Hand-wash fresh water tank

Only fill clear water into the hand-wash tank (1)

(1) Hand-wash fresh water tank contents: 15 l

(2) Drain tap for clear water
•
•
to clean the hands or
to clean the spraying nozzles
2

WARNING 1
Danger of poisoning by contaminated
water in the fresh water tank!
Never use the water from the fresh water
tank as drinking water!
The materials of the fresh water tank
are food compatible.

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12.9 Troubleshooting

WARNING
Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, winding up, being pulled in
and impact caused by
• accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured machine parts.
• accidental starting and unintended rolling of the sprayer Trac.
Secure Trac and trailer against accidental starting and unintended rolling before starting troubleshoot-
ing and repair work on the machine. Wait until the machine has fully stopped before you access the
danger zone of the machine.

Malfunction Cause Remedy

Pump does not suck Clogging in the suction side Clear the clogging.
(suction hose / suction fitting).

Pump draws in air. Check the hose connection for

the suction hose on
the suction port for leakage.

Pump does not generate any Jammed or damaged ball valves. Replace the ball valves
power

Pump draws in air, noticeable air Check the hose connections on

bubbles in the wash container. the suction hose for leakage.

Fluttering of the spraying cone Irregular fluid flow from the Check valves on suction and
pump. pressure side, replace if neces-
sary.

The required, entered quantity High travel speed; low pump Reduce the travel speed and
is not reached drive speed; increase the pump drive speed,
until both the fault message and
the audible alarm disappear.

The permissible spraying Change the specified travel Change the travel speed so that
pressure range for the spray- speed until it has an effect on the you return to the specified travel
ing nozzles installed in the spraying pressure. speed range, you had deter-
boom is left mined for spraying operation.

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13 Cleaning, service and maintenance of the crop pro-
tection sprayer

WARNING
Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, winding up, being pulled
in and impact caused by
• accidental lowering of lifted, unsecured machine parts.
• accidental starting and unintended rolling of the Trac/trailer combination.
Secure Trac and machine against accidental starting and unintended rolling before you start
cleaning, maintenance or repair work on the machine.

WARNING
Danger of crushing, shearing, cutting, cutting off, being caught, winding up, being pulled
in and impact caused by unprotected danger spots!
• Assemble all safety features you previously disassembled for the purpose of cleaning,
maintenance and repair work on the machine.
• Replace defective protections with new ones.

DANGER
• When performing maintenance, repair and service work strictly comply with the
safety notes, especially chapter 12 "Spraying"!
• The performance of maintenance and repair work under moveable parts of the ma-
chine, which are in raised position, is only permitted, if these machine parts have
been positively secured against accidental lowering.

Before each start-up

1. Check hoses / pipes and connecting parts for apparent faults / leaking connections.
2. Remedy chafed sections on hoses and pipes.
3. Immediately replace worn or damaged hoses and pipes.
4. Seal leaking connections immediately.

Service and maintenance

• Regular and proper maintenance will keep your self-propelled crop protection sprayer for a long
time in an operable state and prevent premature wear. Regular and proper maintenance is a
prerequisite for the acceptance of warranty claims.

• Ensure that regular tests and inspections are always carried out to schedule, as specified in the
operating instructions.

• Prior to performing maintenance and servicing work, ensure that the machine is positioned on
firm, level ground and that it is properly secured against rolling away.

• Use only original spare parts and spare hoses from HORSCH LEEB AS.
For assembly you should generally use hose clamps made of V2A.

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 • Appropriate expert knowledge is the prerequisite for the performance of tests and mainte-
nance work. This expert knowledge cannot be obtained from these operating instructions.

• When performing cleaning and maintenance work pay attention to environmental protection
measures.

• Strictly comply with the statutory regulations for the disposal of operating materials, like e.g.
oils and greases. These statutory regulations also apply for parts that had contact with such
operating materials.

• A lubrication pressure of 400 bar must not be exceeded when using high pressure lubricant
guns for lubrication.

• Generally prohibited
- drilling holes into the undercarriage.
- enlarging existing boreholes in the vehicle frame.
- welding on load bearing parts.

• Necessary protective measures, such as covering of lines or disassembly of lines in particular-

ly critical locations
- during welding, drilling and grinding work.
- when working with abrasive cutting wheels in the vicinity of plastic hoses and electric lines.

• Always clean the crop protection sprayer thoroughly with water before starting repair work.
• Generally perform repair work on the crop protection sprayer with non-driven pump.
• Repair work inside he wash container must only be carried out after thorough cleaning! Do not
climb into the wash tank!

• You should generally disconnect all machine cables as well as the power supply to the on-
board computer before starting service and maintenance work. This applies in particular for
welding work on the machine. The ground connection must be as close as possible to the
welding point.

• Retighten screwed connections which had been loosened during servicing and maintenance
work.

13.1 Cleaning
• Pay particular attention to the brake, air and hydraulic oil hoses.
• Never use gasoline, benzene, petroleum or mineral oils on brake, air and hydraulic oil hoses.
• Lubricate the towed sprayer after cleaning, especially after cleaning with a high pressure /
steam jet cleaner or when using grease dissolving cleaning agents.
• Pay attention to the statutory regulations concerning the handling and waste disposal of clean-
ing agents.
• After cleaning, check all hydraulic lines for leaks and loose connections.
• Check for chafing and signs of other damage. Remedy any faults immediately!
• Prior to working on the electrical system, disconnect it from the electric power supply.

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Cleaning with high pressure cleaner / steam jet

Do not wash new machines with a steam-jet or high-pressure cleaner.

The paint takes approx. 3 months to cure and could thus be damaged if this time has not yet ex-
pired.

Strictly observe the following points if you intend to use a high pressure cleaner / steam jet for
cleaning:

• Do not clean any electrical components.

• Do not clean any chromium plated components.
• Before cleaning the machine with high pressure cleaning equipment cover all openings,
which should stay clear of water, steam or cleaning agents for reasons of safety or opera-
tion. Do not aim the water jet directly at electrical or electronic components, bearings or the
fan.
• Do not direct the cleaning jet from the cleaning nozzle of a high pressure cleaner steam jet
directly on lubrication and bearing points.
• Always keep a minimum distance of 300 mm between the higher pressure cleaner or steam
jet cleaning nozzle and machine.
• Pay attention to the safety regulations when using high pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning the crop protection sprayer

• Regular cleaning of the crop protection sprayer is a prerequisite for proper maintenance and
eases operation of the crop protection sprayer.
• Keep the exposure time as short as possible, e.g. by daily cleaning after the end of spraying. Do
not leave the wash for an unnecessary period of time in the wash container, e.g. not over night.
• Lifetime and reliability of the crop protection sprayer essentially depend on the time the material
of the crop protection sprayer are exposed to the crop protection product.
• Generally clean the crop protection sprayer before you start to apply a different crop protection
product.
• Clean all crop protection sprayer functions to avoid consequential damage during later
treatments.
• Dilute the residual amount in the wash container and subsequently spray out the diluted residual
quantity (see also chapter 12.7).
• Preliminarily clean the machine in the field, before you start the actual cleaning of the crop pro-
tection sprayer.
• Dispose of any cleaning residues environmentally friendly each time you clean the crop protec-
tion sprayer.
• Disassemble the spraying nozzles at least once per season. Check the disassembled nozzles
for dirt, if necessary clean them with a soft brush. Flush the spraying lines without the nozzles.

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13.2 CCS - Continuous inside cleaning (Continuous Cleaning System)

Quick sprayer cleaning process without having to get off the machine.
The complete cleaning process is controlled from the driver's cabin.
Function: Principle of positive displacement instead of principle of dilution.
An additional cleaning pump feed clear water directly into the inside cleaning nozzles. The spraying pump draws
this water out of the wash container and uses it to force the wash residue through the nozzles out of the pipeline
system. Quick, thorough and water consumption optimized cleaning.

The duration of the "Continuous Cleaning" process depends on how heavy the crop protection
sprayer is contaminated with the crop protection product used.
Follow the instructions of the crop protection product manufacturer.

13.3 Cleaning the sprayer with the tank empty

Clean the wash container every day!

1. Fill the wash container with approx. 400 l water

2. Set the suction side to wash container
3. Switch off the agitator
4. Switch on the spraying pump
5. Switch on the injector on the C-Box
6. Open the ball valve on the illuviation valve
7. Switch on canister flushing and operate the canister flusher using a suitable container,
until only clear water runs out
8. Switch on the closed circuit line, until only clear water runs out
9. Switch on the shock nozzle for approx. 10 seconds
10. Switch on the spray gun and spray into the container, until only clear water runs out
11. Switch off the injector
12. Switch on the inside container cleaning for approx. 20 seconds
13. Switch on the agitator for approx. 10 seconds and set it to max. intensity
14. Switch on boom circulation
15. Spray the diluted residual quantity on an untreated remnant area.
16. Repeat steps 1-15 for a second time (if necessary a third time)
17. Clean the suction and pressure filters

In case of multiple nozzle systems all existing nozzles must be opened for cleaning. There is a
risk of deposits if this instruction is not followed!

13.4 Cleaning the sprayer with the tank full

• Strictly clean the suction fitting (pumps, pressure regulator) and spray line in case of weather de-
pendent interruptions of the spraying process.
• Perform cleaning in the field by using water from the flushing water tank.
• Please bear in mind, that the residual quantities in the spraying line will still be sprayed out in undi-
luted concentration. Strictly spray this residual amount on an untreated area. Refer to chapter 11.9
for the required travel distance for spraying the undiluted residual quantity.

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Cleaning process:
1. Switch off the nozzles
2. Switch off the agitator
3. In the terminal switch over to fresh water.
Clear water now circulates through the nozzle pipe
into the tank. Please remember, that the wash that
is still in the wash container will thereby be diluted.
4. After approx. 5 seconds start to drive and switch on
the nozzles for approx.5 seconds (on a
non-treated remnant area).
5. Switch off the pump

In case of multiple nozzle systems all exist-

ing nozzles must be opened for cleaning.
There is a risk of deposits if this instruction is
not followed!

13.5 leaning tank and

outside of sprayer

Inside tank cleaning
1. Set the suction side to fresh water (1)
2. Switch of boom circulation, injector and agitator (2) 1
3. Switch on the pump (on the terminal) 3 2
4. Switch off inside cleaning (3)

Outside cleaning via pressure port

1. Connect a cleaning hose to the 2“-Camlock
coupling (4) in the pressure line
2. Set the suction side to fresh water 4
3. Switch on boom circulation, switch off injector,
agitator and inside cleaning
4. Switch on the pump and adjust the required
pressure
5
5. Open the ball valve (5) and clean the crop protec-
tion sprayer

Outside cleaning using a high pressure cleaner

(optional)
1. Switch on the high pressure cleaner (6)
2. Clean the crop protection sprayer
6

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13.6 Nozzle cleaning with com
pressed air
The compressed air gun is located on the middle
section of the boom (next to terminal box). You can use
the gun to blow off contamination and loose parts in the
nozzles with compressed air.

Wear appropriate protective clothes as

instructed (see chapter 12).

13.7 Cleaning the suction filter

Clean the suction filter every day

after spraying.

1. Switch off the pump

2. Set the suction side to OFF
3. Open the drain plug on the suction filter bowl (1)
4. Loosen the spigot nut
5. Take off the filter bowl and pull out the filter element
6. Clean the filter element with water 1
7. Check the O-rings for damage
8. Reassemble the suction filter in reverse order

13.8 Cleaning the pressure filter

Ensure correct
assembly of O-rings

The pressure filter is located on the left hand side of the

boom tower. 2
In case of more coarse contamination unscrew the filter
cap. For this purpose set all switches on the Command-
er-Box to "OFF/CLOSED". Open the white pressure
filter head (2) with a special spanner (included in the
3
scope of delivery) and clean the filter element; reinsert
the element and screw the filter cap back on.

(3) Pressure filter cleaning connection.

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14 Maintenance and care of carrier vehicle

14.1 Engine maintenance

14.1.2 Dirt deposits in

the engine compartment

A mixture of dust, oil and

plant residues in the engine
compartment is a source of fire and
thus increases the risk of fire.

Always keep engine and engine compartment clean. If

necessary blow out dirt deposits with compressed air
and wipe up oil deposits.

14.1.3 Engine oil level

A minimum oil level in the oil sump is mandatory, to

make sure that the oil circulation will not tear off in
slanted position.

• Maintaining this oil level is 1

vital for the engine.
• Check the engine oil level only with
the machine parked horizontally.
• Do not start the engine,
if the oil level is below the
bottom dipstick mark.
• Fill in oil up to the top dipstick mark (1).

• Thoroughly clean the area around the oil dipstick

before pulling it out.
• The oil level should be between the bottom and
the top dipstick marks.
• After the oil level check reinsert the dipstick.

14.1.4 Engine oil and filter change

For more detailed information

please refer to the supplied operating
instructions for "DEUTZ engines"
(chapter 6 Care and maintenance work)

(2) Position of engine oil drain plug

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14.1.5 Fuel prefilter change

The shut-off valve (1) can be used to drain the water from
the fuel prefilter.
4
To change the fuel prefilter pull off the plug (2) and un-
screw the cartridge (3). Insert the new cartridge, connect
the plug (2) and operate the hand pump (4) to bleed.

More detailed maintenance instructions

can be taken from the supplied operating
instructions for "DEUTZ engines"
3
Drain water off the fuel prefilter as
required.
See chapter 6 Care and maintenance
work. 5
1
14.1.5.1 Replacing the fuel filter element
2
• Unscrew both filter cartridges (5).
• Tighten the new filter hand-tight and bleed with the
hand pump (4).

Change the filter cartridge at least once

per year.

For more detailed information please

refer to the supplied operating instruc-
tions for "DEUTZ engines" See chapter 6
Care and maintenance work.

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14.1.6 Fuel

Do not refuel while the engine is

running. Smoking prohibited!

Quality and cleanliness of fuel are of fundamental impor-

tance for a uniform excellent power and a long lifetime of
the engine.

Always refuel every day after the end of work to prevent

the formation of moisture and freezing of the fuel system.

For further information please refer to:

• The supplied operating instructions

for "DEUTZ engines"
(Chapter 4 Fuels and lubricants)

14.1.7 Filling in fuel

Caution when handling fuel.

Shut down the engine. Do not smoke.

• Shut down the engine before refuelling.

• The filling socket is closed with the tank filler cap.
• The tank is ventilated through a hole in the tank filler cap.
• Before removing the tank filler cap clean the
area around it from crop residues and dust.

Take care when handling fuel; it is easily inflammable.

When refuelling do not smoke and make sure that no
naked flames or spark sources are nearby.

Only refuel outdoors. Avoid fire by keeping the machine

free of dirt and grease residues.
Always wipe up spilled fuel.

Refill the fuel tank every day after the end of work, to
avoid the formation of condensation water and freezing
under cold conditions.

Tank capacity: approx. 450 litres

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14.1.8 Fuel level

Check the fuel level in the fuel gauge (1) with the ignition
switched on.

14.1.9 Engine coolant

From the factory the cooling system is filled with a special

coolant. This coolant protects against corrosion and offers
anti-freeze protection down to –37 °C

The cooling system must always be filled

with engine coolant, irrespective of the
time of year. Renew the engine coolant
every 3 years.

If no coolant is available, you should use a mixture of

50% ethylene glycol anti-freeze/corrosion protection 1
agent and 50% clear, soft water - irrespective of the time
of year. This mixture also provides protection down to
–37 °C.
(1) coolant drain plug

For more detailed information please re-

fer to the supplied operating instructions
for "DEUTZ engines" (chapter 4 "Fuels
1
and lubricants)

Filling capacity: approx. 16 litres

Never use any cooling system sealing

additives.

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14.1.10 Engine coolant – control

Do not open the cap while the engine is

hot. Danger of scalding!
Shut down the engine and wait until the 1
engine has cooled down.

Engine coolant – control:

• Check the engine coolant level (1) every day.
• The coolant (2) must be visible at the upper edge.
2
For this purpose:
• Unscrew the radiator cap (1).
• Fill in coolant to the upper edge of the filler neck.
• Tighten the radiator cap (1).

• Check in the filler neck (1).

If no fluid is visible:
- Refilling required.

14.1.11 Cleaning the cooling system

Always keep the stainless steel screen (1) clean. Shut

down the engine to clean the screen. If necessary clean
with compressed air or a water jet.
2
The cooling fins of hydraulic oil cooler (2), radiator (3),
PTO-centralizer oil cooler (4) and air conditioning (5)
must always be kept clean.

For further information please refer to:

The supplied operating instructions for

"DEUTZ engines" (chapter 6 Cooling 4
system, cleaning the cooling system)

5 3

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14.1.12 Air filter

The dry air filter is located inside the engine compartment

at the top right.

The dry air filter must be cleaned as required and the

filter elements must be replaced every two years at the
latest.

The warning symbol in the terminal

indicates the contamination status of
the filter cartridge.

The vacuum switch (1) indicates the degree of contam-

ination. The air filter must be changed when the display
on the terminal lights up (see chapter 4.5.4 Warnings).
1
Any maintenance work on the air in-
take system must only be carried out
with the engine shut down.
Attention! Danger of burning on hot
engine components.

14.1.12.1 Cleaning the air filter

Servicing the main element

Service the main element only if the maintenance in-
dicator responds or by following the instructions of the
equipment or engine manufacturer.

1
Disassembling the main element
• (1) Open the snap hook and take off the bottom hous-
ing part.
• (2) Pull off the main element while turning it slightly.

Cleaning the main element

Do not wash out or brush off the main

element. When blowing it out no dust
2
should enter the inside of the main ele-
ment.

The main element may be cleaned up to five times, if

needed. The main element must be replaced at the latest
after max. 2 years of use. Mark the number of cleaning
procedures of the main element with a ball or felt pen on
the secondary element.

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Cleaning or blowing out the main cartridge
For this purpose the pressure air gun (1) should be at-
tached to a pipe, the end of which is bent by approx. 90°.
The pipe should reach down to the bottom of the car-
tridge. Blow out the cartridge from inside to outside with
dry compressed air (max. 5 bar) by moving the pipe up 1
and down inside the cartridge, until no further dust comes
out.

(2) Before reassembling, the cleaned

main element must be examined for
damage on the paper bellows and on the
rubber seals.

Cracks and holes in the paper bellows can be detected

with the help of a hand lamp.

A damaged main element must under no 2

circumstances be used. If in doubt, use a
new main element.

Assembling the main element:

• Push the main element carefully into the upper part of

the housing with the open side facing forward.
• Attach the bottom part of the housing, the dust dis-
charge valve must point down (+/- 15° deviation of the
"TOP"- mark is permissible); if necessary take off the
bottom part, turn it and assemble it again.
• Let the snap hooks click into place on the upper part
of the housing.

Changing the secondary element:

The secondary element must be replaced

with each 5th cleaning of the main ele-
ment, but at the latest after two years.

The secondary element must not be

cleaned and reused after it has been
disassembled.

• (3) Pull out the secondary element while turning it

slightly.
3
• Push in the new secondary element.
• Assemble the main element.

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14.2 Maintenance – hydraulics

WARNING
Danger of infection caused by high pressure hydraulic oil from the hydraulic system pene-
trating into the body!

• Work on the hydraulic system must only be performed by specialist workshops!

• Due to the risk of injury use appropriate measures and wear protective goggles when checking
for leaks.
• Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries.
Always relieve the pressure from the hydraulic system before you start to work on the hydraulic
system! Before building up pressure again in the system make sure that all line connections are
leak tight.
• Hydraulic oil escaping through a small hole is almost invisible. You should therefore strictly use
appropriate aids when checking for leaks!
• Protect hands and body Never try to seal off leaking hydraulic hoses with your hands or fingers.
• If any fluid has penetrated you skin, it must immediately be removed by a physician who is
acquainted with this type of injuries; otherwise serious infections may be the consequence.
Physicians who are not familiar with such injuries, should ask competent medical sources for
the required information.
• Check hydraulic hoses at regular intervals and replace these if damaged or aged! The replace-
ment lines must comply with the technical requirements specified by the equipment manufacturer.

• Ensure correct connection of hydraulic hoses.

• Check all hydraulic hoses and couplings regularly for damage and contamination.
• Have hydraulic hoses inspected by an expert under safety related aspects at least once every
year!
• Replace hydraulic hoses if damaged or excessively aged!
Use only original HORSCH-LEEB-AS hydraulic hoses!
• The utilization period of hydraulic hoses should not exceed six years, including a possible storage
time of maximum two years. Even if properly stored and under permissible stress, hoses and hose
connections are subject to natural ageing, which limits their shelf life and utilization period.
Deviating from this, the utilization period can also be determined on the basis of empirical values,
particularly under due consideration of the endangering potential. For hoses and hose lines made
of thermoplastics other guide values may be decisive.
• Dispose of old oil according to regulations.
Consult your oil supplier in case of waste disposal problems!
• Store hydraulic oil out of the reach of children!
• Make sure that no hydraulic oil enters into the ground or into water!

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14.2.1 Identification of hydraulic hoses

The identification on the fittings of a hydraulic hose provides the following information:
1) Identification of the hydraulic hose manufacturer (A1HF)
2) Manufacturing date of the hydraulic hose (02 10 = February 2010)
3) Maximum permissible operating pressure (210 BAR).

14.2.2 Maintenance intervals

After the first 10 operating hours and then every 50 operating hours
1. Check all components in the hydraulic system for leaks.
2. Retighten screw fittings, if necessary.
Before each start-up
1. Check hydraulic hoses for apparent faults.
2. Remedy chafed sections on hydraulic hoses and pipes.
3. Immediately replace worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and pipes.

14.2.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hoses

For your own safety and to reduce any possible environmental impact pay attention to the following
inspection criteria!
Replace hoses, if these fulfil at least one criterion from the following list:

• Damage to the outer layer to to the ply (e.g. chafing, cuts, cracks).
• Embrittlement of the outer layer (formation of cracks in the hose material).
• Deformations, which do not correspond with the natural shape of the hose. Both in pressure-
less and pressurized condition or in case of bending (e.g. layer separation, formation of blisters,
squeezing, buckling).
• Leakages.
• Failure to comply with installation requirements.
• The max. utilization period of 6 years has expired. The date of manufacture on the hydraulic hose
fitting plus 6 years is decisive. If the fitting is marked with the manufacturing date "2010", the utili-
zation period ends in February 2016.
See also "Identification of hydraulic hoses".

Leaking hoses / pipes are frequently the result of:

• missing O-rings or seals
• damaged or poorly fitted O-rings
• brittle or deformed O-rings or seals
• foreign objects
• loose hose clamps

14.2.4 Assembly and disassembly of hydraulic hoses

Use
• only original spare hoses from HORSCH LEEB AS. These spare hoses withstand the chemical, mechanical
and thermal loads.
• only hose clamps made of V2A when installing hoses.

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 When installing and disassembling hydraulic hoses strictly comply with the following notes:
• Generally pay attention to cleanliness.
• Hydraulic hoses must generally be installed in such a way, that in all operating conditions
– any tensile loads are ruled out, except by their own weight.
– shorter hoses are not compressed.
– external mechanical effects on the hydraulic hoses are avoided.
– Prevent rubbing of hoses on components or among each other, by appropriate arrangement and
fastening If necessary protect hydraulic hoses with protective coverings. Cover sharp edged com-
ponents.
– the permissible bending radii are not exceeded.

•  hen connecting a hydraulic hose to moving parts, the length of the hose must be dimensioned in
W
such a way, that over the total movement range the smallest bending radius is not fallen short of
and/or the hydraulic hose is not additionally subjected to tensile loads.
• Fasten hydraulic hoses at the intended fastening points. Avoid the use of hose brackets at point
where these would obstruct the natural movement and length change of the hose.
• It is not permitted to cover hydraulic hoses with paint!

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14.3 Travel system/
hydraulic pumps
1 Steering pump for rear axle steering 1 2
(Position above the front axle motion link)

2 Precharge pump / circulation pump

(Position above the front axle motion link)

3 Travel pump
(Position behind diesel engine)

4 LS-pump for working hydraulics

5 Charge pump for travel drive

6 Travel motor 4 5
(Position behind axle transfer box above rear axle
motion link)
3

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14.4 Hydraulic valve block 7
8
Working hydraulics:

No. Designation
1 Preselection A / B VA / VB
2 Folding inner / outer K,L/M,N
3 Piston diaphragm pump * (KR) F
4 Spraying pump E 5
1 3 4
5 High pressure cleaner* U 2 6
6 Boom down G
7 Boom up G
8 Angular deflection of boom inside / outside
up / down
9 Outside angular deflection* boom BC+
* Depending on equipment

The valve block is located on the upper side of the wash

container.
9
Vehicle hydraulics:

No. Designation

10 Charge pressure 10 12
11 Control
12 Hydraulic control valve for parking brake
13 Pressure switch for parking brake
14 Tank return flow

11
Pneumatic control valves 13
14
No. Designation

15 Boom blow-out function

15
16 Differential lock
17 1st gear
16
18 2nd gear
19 Silencer
17
The valve block (20) is located between engine and wash
container - behind engine control. 18

20 19

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Brake hydraulics:

No. Designation

1 Brake valve 2 1
2 Control valve
3 
Actuating cylinder parking brake trailer con-
trol valve
4 Pressure accumulator for service brake 3
5 Accumulator charge valve

The valves are located on the underside of the cabin.

Steering hydraulics:
2
No. Designation

1 High pressure filter

2 Priority valve
3 Pressure relief valve 1
4 Steering orbitrol

The valves are located on the underside of the cabin. 3

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Hydraulics for rear axle steering:

No. Designation

1 Steering cylinder
3 Steering lock valve

The valves are located on the rear axle.

The valve is located on the underside of the cabin.

3
2 Steering valve

14.5 LS-shut-off valve

Have work on the LS-shut-off valve only
performed by the Customer Service.

Function: Switches the LS-signal off when starting 1

(easier starting of the engine).

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14.6 Hydraulic oil

Attention:
Do not mix different oils.
Before changing the oil type, you should
consult the Customer Service.
You should, under no circumstances,
use engine oil.

Attention:
We strictly advise you to refrain from
using bio hydraulic oils.
Should the use of bio hydraulic oils be
necessary in isolated cases, you should
strictly consult the Customer Service.

14.6.1 Specification of mineral oils for the hydraulic system

The following hydraulic oils have been approved for used:

• HLP acc. to DIN 51524-2 viscosity class ISO-VG 68

• HLP-D acc. to DIN 51524-2 viscosity class ISO-VG 68
• HVLP acc. to DIN 51524-3 viscosity class ISO-VG 68
• HVLP-D acc. to DIN 51524-3 viscosity class ISO-VG 68

We recommend to use HVLP-D. In con-

trast to HLP, these oils are characterized
by their improved absorption of water
and dirt as well as their wider tempera-
ture range.

Required cleanliness class ISO 4406

18/16/13

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14.7 Hydraulic oil level
1
Fold in the boom and shut the engine down.

Oil level inspection:

• Time interval: every 50 h
• Oil must be visible in the inspection glass (1) (can be
checked from the underside of the vehicle on the back
of the hydraulic oil tank)
• if necessary fill up oil (2)

2
Oil change:
• After the first 100 operating hours
• Then: Every 1000 h or in case of a filter warning sig-
nal, but at least 1x year
• Oil drain plug (3)
• Drain off oil through the (4) drain hose (stored in the
tool box) 3
• Catch the oil in a suitable vessel
• Fill in oil (2)
• Oil level (oil must be visible in the inspection glass (1))
Capacity: approx. 100 l

14.8 Replacing the hydraulic oil filter

Ensure strict cleanliness when changing 1

the filter

Replace the high pressure filteras follows:

• Replace the high pressure filter element (1) every 1000
operating hours (when changing the hydraulic oil)
• Loosen and unscrew the filter.
• Replace the filter with a new one.

Spin the new filter on as follows:

• Cover the sealing face of the filter with oil. 2
• Spin the filter on.
• Check the filter for leakage with the engine running,
retighten if necessary.

Change the return flow suction filter as follows:

• Unscrew the cover (2) (loosen all 4 screws).
• Take off the filter cover.
• Replace the filter element with a new one.
• Fasten the cover (2) again.

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14.9 Cleaning the hydraulic oil
cooler

The cooling fins of the hydraulic oil filter (1) must always
be kept clean. Shut the engine down to clean the air
intake grille. If necessary clean with compressed air or a
water jet.
1
For further information please refer to:

The supplied operating instructions for

"DEUTZ engines" (chapter 6 Cleaning the
cooling system)

14.10 Manual transmission

The manual transmission serves the purpose of switching

stages I and II, the operating modes "turtle" and "rabbit"
as well as all-wheel drive.

Check the oil level in the manual trans-


mission once per week. Check the level
in the inspection glass (1).
Correct filling level: Oil must be visible 1
in the filler neck. For this purpose the
machine must be parked on level ground
and the oil dipstick must be pulled so far
out, that the transmission is vented.

Oil change after the first 100 operating hours.

Then every 1000 hours (but at least 1x per year)
2
Oil change in manual transmission:
3
• Slightly pull out the oil dipstick (3) , so that the trans-
mission is vented.
• Drain off all oil (2)
• Catch the oil in a suitable vessel
• Retighten the oil drain plug
• Fill in oil (3)
• The correct oil level is reached, when oil is visible in
the inspection glass (1) - see section "Oil level" (the
machine must be parked on level ground).
• After filling in oil wait for min. 20 minutes until final
inspection.
• Push the oil dipstick (3) back in

Filling capacity: approx. 4.5 litres

You should solely use gear oil

(specification: API GL-5, SAE 75W-90,
completely synthetic PAO).

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14.11 PTO-centralizer

Oil change after the first 100 operating hours.

Then every 1000 hours (but at least 1x per year)

Filling capacity: approx. 1.7 litres (without oil cooler)

approx. 2.5 litres (with oil cooler)

Check the gearbox regularly for contami- 3

nation and leakages.

Oil change:
1
• Unscrew oil filler and ventilation plug (1)
• Unscrew the oil drain plug (2)
• Catch the oil in a suitable vessel
• Turn the oil drain plug (2) back in
• Fill in oil through the opening (1) up to the level mark
on the dipstick (3)
2
• Check the oil level on the dipstick (3)

You should solely use gear oil

(specification: API GL-5, SAE 75W-90,
completely synthetic PAO).

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14.12 Notes on maintenance work on axle and brakes

WARNING!
• Repair and adjustment work on the service brake system must only be performed by
specially trained specialists.
• Be extremely careful when performing welding, torch cutting and drilling work near brake
lines.
• After completing work on the brake system you should generally perform a brake test.

General visual inspection

WARNING
Perform a general visual check of the brake system.

Pay attention to and check the following criteria:

• Pipe, hose lines and coupling heads must not show any external damage or corrosion.
• Joints, e.g. on fork heads must be properly secured, light moving and should not be
worn.
• Ropes and actuating cables
– must be properly guided.
– should not show any noticeable damage.
– should not be knotted.
• Check the piston stroke on brake cylinders, adjust if necessary.
• The air vessel must
– not move in the clamping straps.
– not be damaged.
– not show any external corrosion damage.

Check the brake drum for dirt (workshop work)

• Unscrew both cover plates from the inner side of the brake drum.
• Remove any dirt and crop residues that may have entered.
• Reassemble the cover plates.

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Check the wheel hub bearing clearance (workshop work)
To check the wheel hub bearing clearance lift up the axle, until the tyres are off the ground. Release the brake.
Place a lever between tyre and ground and check the clearance.
In case of noticeable bearing clearance:
Adjust the bearing clearance
• Remove the dust cap or the hub cap.
• Remove the cotter pin from the axle nut.
• Tighten the wheel nut while turning the wheel, until the rotating wheel hub is slightly braked.
• Turn the axle nut back to the next possible cotter pin hole.
• Insert the cotter pin and bent it slightly open.
• Fill the dust cap slightly with grease and knock or screw it into the wheel hub.

Brake adjustment
Due to its function, the function and wear of the brake must be checked continuously and adjusted, if this should be
necessary. Resetting the brake is necessary, if approx. 2/3 of the max. cylinder stroke is utilized for flat-out braking.
For this purpose jack up the axle and secure it against accidental movement.

Drain the air vessel every day.

14.13 Axles

The oil in planetary gears and differential gears must be

changed at regular intervals.

All maintenance and repair works must

solely be carried out by expert person-
nel. Safety regulations must be strictly
complied with.

Remove all dirt from the steering knuckles once every

day. For this purpose steer once completely to the left
and the right. Park the machine and secure it against
accidental rolling.

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14.13.1 Maintenance of planetary gear unit

Oil change after the first 100 operating hours.

Then every 1000 hours (but at least 1x per year)

Oil change:
Change oil only at operating temperature
of the gearbox
2

• Move the oil drain plug (1) to the lowest position

• Park the machine on level ground
3 1
• Unscrew the plugs (1 / 2 / 3) and catch oil with a suita-
ble container.
(The residual oil drain plug (3) is located on the back
of the wheel hub between the wheel bolts)
• Turn the wheel hub back by 90°, until the plug (1) is in
horizontal position; reinsert the plug (3).
• Fill in oil (2), until the oil level reaches the bottom edge
of the borehole (1).
• Check the oil level after approx 5 minutes, top up if
2
necessary.
• Screw the plugs (1) and (2) back in Tightening torque
for the plugs (1 / 2 / 3) = 50+10 Nm 1
You should only use
LS-gear oil API GL-5 / MIL-L-2105 B LS
LS SAE90

Filling quantity per planetary gear approx. 4 litres 1

14.13.2 Maintenance of differential gear

Oil change after the first 100 operating hours.

Then every 1000 hours (but at least 1x per year)

Oil change: 1
Change oil only at operating temperature
of the gearbox

• Unscrew the plugs (1 / 2) and catch oil with a suitable

container.
• Wait until all oil has run out
2
• Turn the oil drain plug (2) back in
• Fill in oil (1), until the oil level reaches the bottom of
the oil filler borehole (1).
• Screw the oil level control plug back in

You should only use

LS-gear oil API GL-5 / MIL-L-2105 B LS
LS SAE90

Filling quantity for steering axle: approx. 10 litres

Filling quantity for rigid axle: approx. 15 litres

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14.14 Parking brake adjustment

With degrading braking power, the parking brake needs

to be readjusted.

• Secure the vehicle with wheel chocks

• Start the engine and release the parking brake move
to position (1), see chapter 3.2.1)

Switch off the "Travel system" enable

function (see chapter 3.2.1)! (Position II)
Make sure that the vehicle will not acci-
dently start to drive!

on

off

• Unscrew the covering cap (2)

• Loosen the counter nut (3)
• Turn the setscrew clockwise, until the brake lining
contacts the brake disc (for this purpose move the
propshaft to and from by hand, until the braking effect
can be felt.)
• Turn the setscrew by 3/4 of a revolution in coun- 2
ter-clockwise direction.
• Tighten the counter nut (3)
• Screw on the covering cap (2)

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14.15 Tyre inspection and service
• C heck the tyres every day for damage and air pressure, because the lifetime of the tyres depends on the air
pressure.
• Repair cuts or breaks in the tyres as quickly as possible, or replace the tyres.
• Do not expose tyres to oil, grease, fuel, chemicals as well as prolonged insolation.
• Drive carefully; avoid driving over sharp stones or edges.

Regularly check the

– tight fit of wheel nuts.
– tyre pressure (see also chapter 1.8).

• Use only tyres and rims specified by us (see chapter 1.8).

• Repair work on tyres must only be carried out by experts and by using appropriate assembly tools!
• The assembly of tyres requires profound knowledge and the use of proper assembly tools!
• Attach the jack only at the marked lifting points!

14.15.1 Tyre pressure

The necessary tyre pressure depends on
– tyre size.
– load bearing capacity of tyres.
– travel speed.
The performance of tyres is reduced by
– overloads.
– too low tyre pressure.
– too high tyre pressure.

• Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals on cold tyres, i.e. before starting to drive, (chapter 1.8).
• The difference in tyre pressure between the tyres on one axle must not exceed 0.1 bar.
• During fast travel or under warm weather conditions the pressure may increase by 1 bar. Do not re-
duce the tyre pressure, because it may then be too low after the tyres have cooled down.

14.16 Mounting tyres

• The assembly of tyres requires profound knowledge and the use of proper assembly tools.
Faulty assembly may cause the tyre to burst in an explosion. This can cause serious inju-
ries. If you are lacking the necessary knowledge, you should tyres mounted by the Custom-
er Service or our sales partner, or by a qualified tyre service.
• When mounting tyres on rims you must never exceed the maximum permissible pressure
specified by the tyre manufacturer, as otherwise the tyre of even the rim may burst like an
explosion.
• If the tyre beads are not correctly in position when the highest permissible pressure is
reached, reduce the pressure again, align the tyre, lubricate the tyre beads and inflate the
tyre again.
• Detailed information concerning the tyre assembly on agricultural vehicles is available from
the tyre manufacturers.

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 Tyre assembly
• Remove any traces of corrosion from the tyre seat areas on the rim before you start to assemble a
new / different tyre.
When travelling, traces of corrosion can cause damage to the rims.
• When assembling new tyres always use new tubeless valves or tubes.
• Always screw valve caps with integrated seal on the valves.

Never use the self-propelled sprayer with

the tyre pressure that is commonly used
to ship the tyres. Leave the valve caps
on the valves to protect against dirt.
Check the tyre pressure frequently!

14.16.1 Fastening of wheels

Retighten the wheel fastening screws with 510 Nm after 510 Nm

the first hour and then after 20 to 25 operating hours.

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14.17 Belt drives

Check / tension / change V-belts only

with the engine shut down. If necessary
reassemble the V-belt guard

14.17.1 Fan / generator

Checking, tensioning, changing the V-belt:

For more detailed information please re-
fer to the supplied operating instructions
for "DEUTZ engines"
(from chapter 6 Belt drives)

14.17.2 Coolant / fuel pump

Checking, tensioning, changing the V-belt:

For more detailed information please re-
fer to the supplied operating instructions
for "DEUTZ engines"
(from chapter 6 Belt drives)

14.18 Draining the compressed air

system

• Drain the air vessel every day before starting work by

pulling the drain valve (1).

14.19 Windscreen washing system

2
• Open the cover (2) to fill the container (1) of the wind
screen washing system.
1
Add windscreen cleanser to the water for the windscreen
washing system to achieve a better cleaning effect.

In winter drain the washing system and

fill in special anti-freeze.

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15 Tilting the tank installa-
tion
The complete tank installation can be tilted to the back
1
for repair work on the carrier vehicle. 2

Tilt the tank installation and the fresh

water tank only when empty!

• Remove the rear screws for tower support (1) (right

and left). 3
• Unscrew the left and right nuts (2) from the front
tank support.
• Loosen the connecting hoses (3) and (4) to the
illuviation valve.
• Loosen the connecting hoses (5) and (6). 4
• Disconnect all electric plug connections (7) and (8).
• Loosen both hose clamps (9) on the pressure filter.
• Drain the fresh water tank, loosen the clamp (10).
• Carefully lift the tank installation at the front by the
plates (11) for approx. 70 cm, using appropriate
lifting gear.
• Insert a supporting device at a suitable place.

5
Never access the area under the raised

tank installation without a safe sup-
port.

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16 Maintenance – Carrier Vehicle Electrics

16.1 Technical data of electric sys-

tems

Power of generators --------- 14 V / 150 A and / 65 A

Number of batteries ----------------------------------- 2

Battery voltage ---------------------------------- 12 V

Battery capacity --------------------------- (2x) 50 AH

16.2 Maintenance-free batteries

The self-propelled sprayer is equipped with two special

dry batteries with 12 V 50 AH each, which are con-
nected in parallel mode. The batteries are absolutely
maintenance free.

Always shut down the engine and dis-

connect the batteries before starting
repair work (welding work).

16.3 Assisted starting

See description in chapter 8.8

16.4 Battery – danger in handling

General:

Always keep batteries clean from dust

and crop residues.

Batteries develop a highly explosive electrolyte gas.

Avoid the creation of sparks or naked flames in the
vicinity of the battery.

When working on the electric system or on the engine

you should always disconnect the ground cable.

Removing the battery:

When removing the battery always disconnect the
ground cable and the plus cable after.

Pay attention to the danger notes issued

by the manufacturer, which are attached
to the battery in form of a sticker!

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16.5 Cleaning the battery

• Wash the battery, if required.

• Remove possible oxidation from the terminal clamps
with a brush.
• Apply some grease to battery terminals and terminal
clamps.
• Keep the ventilation bores in the plugs open.

16.6 Installing batteries and con

necting with correct polarity

Always connect the batteries with correct

polarity:
Connect the plus cable (from the starter)
to the plus pole, the minus cable (from
ground) to the minus pole.

Failure to comply with the correct polar-

ity between battery and three-phase alter-
nator causes severe damage.

16.7 Three-phase alternators

When working in the electric system dis-

connect the plus cable from the batteries,
to avoid damage.
Protect the cable contacts of the plus
cables against accidental contact with
the battery contacts.

More detailed maintenance instructions

can be taken from the supplied operating
instructions for "DEUTZ engines"
(chapter 6).

Have three-phase alternators check in a professional

workshop once every year.

Pay attention to the warning lamps on

the switch console in the cabin.

In case of a defective three-phase generator you will be

warned by the control lamps (1) and (2) on the console
inside the cabin. 1 2
Should the control lamp (1) light up, it indicates a defect
in the main generator (which is located in travel direction
on the right hand side).
If the control lamp (2) lights up, the additional generator
(in travel direction left) needs to be checked.

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16.8 Starter

When working in the electric system al-

ways disconnect the plus cable from the
batteries and also disconnect the main
battery switch, to avoid damage.
Protect the cable contacts of the plus
cables against accidental contact with
the battery contacts.

If the starter (1) fails or does not work properly, perform 1

troubleshooting. The starter is located at the left under
the exhaust pipe (in travel direction) It must be removed
for repairs.

If the suggestions given below do not help you to remedy

the fault, consult your HORSCH sales and service part-
ner. Have the starter thoroughly checked once every year
in a professional workshop.

Loose, dirty or corroded cable connections:

• Clean the cable connections on the starter and tighten
the connections.
• Clean the ground cable on the engine and tighten the
connection to the engine.

Battery power too low:

• Check for voltage drop on batteries, if necessary re
charge the battery.

Discharged battery:
• Charge the battery.

Use of an incorrect engine oil viscosity:

• Always use the correct engine oil according to specifi-
cation.

Starter safety relay defective:

• Replace the relay. Located inside the cabin in the
junction box at the right hand front under the console.

16.9 Maintenance of lighting system

Lamp overview (voltage/power and lamp type):

Number plate light (Soffitte) 12 V / 5 W
Tail light 12 V / 10 W
Side lamp, front 12 V / 10 W
Dipped/travel light 12 V / 55/60 WH4
Working head lights on cabin roof 12 V / 55 WH3
Working head lights LED 12 V
Working head lights ROPS 12 V / 55 WH3
Front lamp carrier 12 V / 55 WH3
Working head lights fenders 12 V / 55 WH3
Illumination of grinding facility 12 V / 55 WH3
Indicator lights rear/front 12 V / 21 W
Backup lights 12 V / 21 W
Rear brake light 12 V / 21 W
Rotating beacons 12 V / 55 WH1

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16.10 Fuses / relays
16.10.1 Overview of cabin-mounted PCB.
Name Rated current Comment
F40 20 A Ignition lock
F41 3A Wago Term. 30 W6
F42 15 A Engine control unit
F43 3A Central computer
F44 15 A Central computer
F45 15 A Rear axle steering optional
F46 20 A autom. steering optional
F47 15 A Socket outlet, console
F48 -
F49 -
F50 -
F51 7.5 A Timer relay
autom. steering optional
F53 7.5 A Engine control unit term. 15
F54 5A Div. term. 15
F55 10 A Supply line socket outlet
F57 10 A Socket outlet, console
F58 15 A Central computer
F59 15 A Travel control
F60 5A Wago term. 75 W5
F61 3A Display reversing camera optional
F62 5A Parking brake
K1 12 V 30 A Terminal 15
K2 12 V 30 A Terminal 75
K3 12 V 30 A Terminal 50
K4 12 V 30 A Term. 50 interruption
K5 12 V 30 A Engine control unit
K6 12 V 30 A HAL optional
K7 12 V 30 A free relay. Provided with ground
K8 12 V 30 A free relay. Provided with ground
K9 12 V 30 A Parking brake
K10 free
K11 free
K12 free
K13 free
K14 free
K15 2 hr. relay autom. steering optional
K16 Diodes console
K17 Drop-off delay terminal

ESX Diagnostics socket central computer

Drive-Steering Diagnostics socket drive-steering control
Engine Diagnostics socket engine
Spray Diagnostics socket job computer

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16.10.2 Fuses ISO-BUS interface

The fuses (1) for ISOBUS interface, hydraulic oil fan 1

and boom control (BoomControl) are located inside the
battery box.

16.10.3 Cabin-mounted PCB cabin roof

The fuses are centrally located inside the cabin. The

relays are located in the junction box at the front right
hand side under the console, as well as on the fuse
board in the cabin roof (2).

You should have work in the electron-


ic system solely performed by your
HORSCH Customer Service or our sales
partners!

Fuse and relay designations can be found on the

printed circuit board or on the cover as well as in the
following chapter.
2

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16.10.4 Cabin-mounted Rotating beacons

PCB Illumination of
chopping drum
Overview of Reserve Dimmed headlight right
Seat compressor
cabin roof
Side window wiper
Dimmed headlight left Dimmed/travel light
Front windscreen wiper switching
washing water pump bottom/top
Travel light left
Direction indicator

Horn, headlight flasher Travel light right

Mirror adjustment
Headlight flasher

PWM-module fan
Travel light

Dimmed headlight

Cooling box Working headlights

Control unit cabin roof middle
Ignition stage 2 Working headlights
Climatronic
cabin roof middle
Reserve Working headlights
Radio / air conditioning cabin roof middle
Air conditioning compressor
Working headlights
Windscreen wipers Working headlights cabin roof left
Horn cabin roof left/right
outer Working headlights
Ill. of chopping drum, cabin roof right
Radio/CB/GPS/GSM side windscreen wiper
Ignition stage 1
Rear working
Working headlights
headlights Working head lights ejection arch
Radio/CB/GPS/GSM Rear working headlights
Permanent voltage afterglowing ejection arch, rear end
Working headlights Working head lights
ejection arch ejection arch, rear end
Platform working
headlights afterglowing
Working headlights
Rear wheel illumination
afterglowing Working head lights platform
Working head lights platform, platform, rear wheel
rear wheel illumination
Hazard light illumination Rear wheel illumination

Working head lights

Working head lights lamp carrier bottom
lamp carrier bottom
Backup alarm
Backup alarm reversing lights
reversing lights
Brake light
Brake light

FUSE Illumination
TEST
Parking/side lights left left

Illumination
Parking/side lights right right

Inside light Detection light

spotlight, Detection light
(rear wheel Seat switch
illumination)
Control voltage detection light,
Control voltage parking/side lights
dimmed headlight,
travel light Door switch
Afterglowing via
ignition stage 2

Afterglowing
Afterglowing Control signal
external control

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17 Maintenance – air con-
ditioning and heating

17.1 Special safety notes

• Only perform repair, service, maintenance and cleaning work with the machine at stand-
still. Shut down the engine. Pull out the ignition key. Secure the machine against rolling
away.
• Repair, service, maintenance and cleaning work must only be carried out by authorized
experts.
• When performing repair, service, maintenance and cleaning work on the refrigerant cir-
cuit, refrigerant emissions may occur, these emissions may be liquid or gaseous and
pose a danger for man and environment.
Apply appropriate precautionary measures (wear goggles and protective gloves).
• In case of refrigerant burns you should immediately consult a physician an take the
data sheet with you (see page 181).
• When working on the air conditioning system ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Do not allow refrigerant to escape when performing filling or repair work, but dispose of
in a recycling container.
• The spare parts used must comply with the technical requirements specified by the
machine manufacturer. This is why you should only use original spare parts from
HORSCH LEEB AS.

17.2 Components of the air condi-

tioning system

A Compressor
On the engine in travel direction left, driven by
V-belt
B Condenser
In front of refrigerant cooler
C Drier/collector
in travel direction left, on cooling air scoop
D Evaporator
in cabin roof
E Pressure switch
on drier, in travel direction right mounted to radiator
front
F Expansion valve
on evaporator inlet
G Air conditioning control unit
in cabin, roof console

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17.3 Refrigerant data sheet R 134a
(excerpt)

Refrigerant R 134a:

Chemical designation: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro-ethane

Chemical formula: CH2F CF3
Molecular weight 102.0 g/mol
Boiling point (at 1.013 bar) -26.1 °C
Freezing point -101.0 °C
Critical temperature -101.1°C
Critical pressure 40.60 bar
Density (liquid at +25 °C) 1206 kg/m3
Inflammability limits in air not inflammable

Environmental data

FKW 134a:
ODP - Ozone Depletion Potential ODP = 0
CLP - Chlorine Loading Potential CLP = 0
HGWP - Halocarbon Global Warming Potential HGWP = 0.26
PCR - Photochemical Reactivity PCR = 0.5

17.4 Technical data

Component Performance data

Evaporator refrigerating capacity* 5,200 Watt*

Heater heating power 4,000 Watt
Fan 1000 m³/h free blowing
Voltage 12 Volt
Current consumption 15 Ampere
Refrigerant (filling capacity 1.200 g) R 134a (no CFC)

*measured at an ambient temperature of +30 °C

(Data provided by manufacturer)

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17.5 Refrigerant

The air conditioning system is operated

with refrigerant (filling capacity 1,200 g
with emptied system) R134a (tetrafluoro
ethane). This substance does not contain
any chlorine atoms and is thus harmless
for the ozone in the atmosphere.

However, the refrigerant must not simply 1

be released into the atmosphere, but must
be collected in a recycling system.
Connecting lines must therefore not be
disconnected. Have maintenance and
repair work on the air conditioning system
solely carried out by your HORSCH sales
partner using appropriate disposal and
recycling facilities.

17.6 Pressure switch

2
With the highest, still pleasant fan speed
stage adjust the cooling power of the air
conditioning system to a medium value.
Do not allow the air conditioning system
to run with lowest fan speed and highest
cooling power.

The air conditioning system is equipped with a pressure

switch (1), which switches the system off in case of
overpressure or vacuum (on collector/drier (2) in travel
direction left on radiator).

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17.7 Fresh air filter (cabin)

A fresh air filter with activated charcoal (1) in form of a

wedge filter cell is installed in travel direction on the left
hand side in the upper cabin area behind the gill grille.
This filter protects the vehicle driver inside the cabin
against dusts or suspended contaminants outside the
cabin.

The gill grille must be disassembled to clean, change or

check the filter Open both locking screws. The gill grille
1
can be removed from the fan (2). The activated charcoal
filter should be visually examined for contamination be-
fore each travel operation.

In case of insufficient filter maintenance

the filter may be excessively contaminat-
ed, so that a sufficient fresh air supply in
the cabin can no longer be ensured. The
filter can be cleaned a few times by bang-
ing it out, never use compressed air. 2
If heavily contaminated, the filter must be
replaced.

17.8 Checking the condenser

• Check the upper section of the condenser (in front of

cooler) for contamination.
• Clean the condenser battery depending on the degree
of contamination, but at least once per month.
• Blow out the condenser battery with compressed air
from inside to outside, take care to avoid damaging
the fins.

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17.9 Collector / dryer

The ambient temperature must be

higher than the temperature set on the
thermostat (normally +1 °C), so that the
compressor will cut in.

Since the refrigerant collector is under operating pres-

sure, it is subject to the Pressure Vessel Ordinance with
respect to manufacturing and testing.
In this ordinance the pressure vessels are classified in
test group II in accordance with their operating pressure p
in bar, their volumetric capacity l in litres and the pressure
contents product p x l.

According to § 10 of the Pressure Vessel Ordinance,

these pressure vessels must be subjected to repetitive
testing by an expert as per § 32. Repetitive tests in
this case consist of external examinations, normally on
vessels in operation. The refrigerant collector is to be
visually examined two times per year in connection with
the inspections. Special attention must thereby be paid
to corrosion and mechanical damage. Should the vessel
not be in a fit state, it must be replaced because of safety
related reasons, as a precautionary measure for the oper-
ator and third parties, because of the dangers related with
the handling and operation of pressure vessels.

17.10 Check state of refrigerant and

filling quantity

Maintenance every 100 hours:

Refrigerant losses through hoses in the air conditioning
system are unavoidable. Check the refrigerant level every
100 operating hours.

Maintenance once per year:

Have the air conditioning system checked and, if neces-
sary, repaired by an authorized expert workshop.

Maintenance every two years:

Have refrigerant and collector/drier changed by an au-
thorized expert workshop.

Maintenance work on the air condition-

ing system, which requires intervention
in the refrigerant circuit (e.g. refilling
refrigerant, replacement of collector/
drier), must only be carried out by au-
thorized expert workshops.

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18 Storage

18.1 At the end of the spraying sea-

son

• If possible park the self-propelled sprayer in a pro-

tected, dry place.
• Clean the self-propelled sprayer thoroughly from
inside through the maintenance doors and from out- 1
side. Chaff and dirt will attract moisture, which caus-
es corrosion of steel parts.

If high pressure cleaning equipment

is used for cleaning, do not direct the
water jet to bearings and electric/elec-
tronic components.

• Lubricate the self-propelled sprayer by following the

lubrication chart. Grease the threads of setscrews
and similar.
• Amply grease the bare piston rods of all hydraulic
cylinders and retract these as far as this is possible.
• Wet all lever joints and bearing points, which are not
subjected to lubrication, slightly with oil.
• Loosen the pressure gauges (1) on the coupling
points. Take off completely and store in a frost pro-
tected place.

Make a note of all repair work that has to be done by

the next season and place the corresponding orders as
early as possible. Your HORSCH sales partner will be in
a much better position to execute the maintenance ser-
vice and possibly necessary repairs outside the season.

18.2 Drainage of pumps – sprayer –

tank

18.2.1 Drainage of wash container

1. Open the main tap (C-Box) on the wash tank

2. Open the suction filter
3. Drain the wash tank until the container is complete-
ly empty

18.2.2 Drainage of sprayer pump

Unscrew the drain plug (1) or open the ball valve and let 1
all fluid flow out, the close the plug/ball valve again.

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18.2.3 Drainage of fresh water tank
1
Drainage process: 2
1. Loosen the clamp so that water can run out (1)
2. Wait until the fresh water tank is completely empty
3. Press the check valve (2) back in order to drain the
4-way ball valve.
4. Reconnect the hose.

18.2.4 Drainage of piston diaphragm

pump with suction filter

At the end of the season you must drain the piston dia-
phragm pump. For this purpose proceed as follows:
1. Open the filter (1) and allow it to run empty.
2. Loosen the hose from the pump (2).
3. Activate the piston diaphragm pump and run the
drainage process for about 20 seconds (switch on
the function via the C-Box: "Filling")

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18.3 Wintering of sprayer system 1
1. Thoroughly flush the unit.
2. Empty the wash container completely.
3. Remove all water from the system by using the
blow-out function (CCS - Continuous Cleaning System)
4. Remove suction and pressure filter elements.
5. Remove al nozzles and nozzle filters, take out and clean the filter elements.
6. Fill approx. 30 litres of a permanent anti-freeze - water mix (ratio 1:2) through the filler dome into the wash
container. Switch off the wash pump.
7. Switch on the boom circulation for approx. 20 seconds.
8. Switch on the illuviation valve and operate all functions of the illuviation valve, until all hoses have been flushed
with the anti-freeze mixture. Suck the illuviation valve empty.
9. Switch on the agitator for approx. 10 seconds.
10. Switch on the continuous cleaning system for approx. 10 seconds
11. Drain off the residual quantity.
12. Open, empty and clean the check valves.
13. Drain the fresh water tank and the fresh water lines.
14. Empty the sump of the illuviation valve funnel (unscrew the suction hose from the sump of the funnel).
15. Drain the filling level hose, if present.
16. Drain the compressed air system.
17. Clean the machine thoroughly from outside.
18. Apply corrosion protection measures (touch up paintwork, etc.).

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18.3.1 Wintering the high pressure cleaner

1. Loosen the water supply connection (1).

2. Switch on the high pressure cleaner for max. 5 sec-
onds for the purpose of drainage. During this process
actuate the handle of the lance in order to drain the
hose.
3. Reconnect the water supply hose (1) to the pump.

18.4 At the end of the spraying sea-

son – engine area 1
Fill the fuel tank completely with diesel fuel. Clean the
engine as specified in the maintenance chart.

If the machine is to be shut down for a longer period of

time, please refer to the supplied operating instructions
form "DEUTZ engines" (Cleaning, Conservation, chapter
8) for further details).

18.5 Before the new season

Before the start of the new season subject the self-pro-

pelled sprayer to a thorough examination. A proper con-
dition of the Leeb PT 270 will rule out expensive malfunc-
tions during the season.

The self-propelled sprayer must be thoroughly cleaned

from inside and outside, if this has not yet been done
during the previous season.

• Reassemble possibly disassembled belts and V-belts

and check the belt tension.
• Remove the covers from opening on the engine.
• Completely lubricate the machine as per lubrication
chart.
• Check whether all bolts have been tightened and that
all cotter pins are in place.
• Check all seals and the filling capacity in the air condi-
tioning system. The anti-freeze and corrosion protec-
tion agent must remain in the air conditioning system,
even through the summer months, because it protects
the system against corrosion.
• Check the batteries. Check the battery charge condi-
tion; recharge the batteries, if necessary.
• Fill spray pump and filling pump with fluid.
• Check the tyre pressure.
• After this work run the self-propelled sprayer for about
one hour with half speed. Now check all bearings for
overheating.

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19 Periodic maintenance - lubrication chart
19.1 Periodic maintenance of carrier vehicle

Strictly follow the danger notes for all maintenance work on brake and hydraulic sys-
tems of the self-propelled crop protection sprayer!
See chapter 14 "Maintenance and care of carrier vehicle".

19.1.1 Maintenance during the

running-in period

During the first 100 operating hours

• Perform maintenance every day or every 10 oper- • If it should be necessary to top up engine oil during
ating hours (see this section and "Fuels, lubricants the run-in period , you must choose the oil viscos-
and filling quantities"). ity as required by the seasonal requirements and by
• Do not run the engine unnecessarily in idle speed. following the notes in the section "Fuels, lubricants
• Check the coolant temperature at all times. and filling quantities" issued by DEUTZ.
• Check hoses and hose clamps in the air intake sys-
• Check the engine oil and coolant levels more fre-
tem for tight fit.
quently. Watch out for leakages.
• Check drive belts and adjust as required.

19.1.2 Every 10 operating hours

• Engine – check oil level • Check control lamps

• Hydraulic system – check oil level • Light functions
• Tyres, screw connections, check the tyre pressure • Lubricate as per lubrication chart (fill in lubrication
grease, until it comes out at the lubrication point)

19.1.3 Until the first 50 operating hours

have been reached

• Retighten the front wheel fastening nuts and the rear

wheel fastening screws with 510 Nm

19.1.4 After the first 100 operating hours

• Change engine oil and filter element.

• Change hydraulic oil and filter elements.
• Change oil in planetary and differential gears on
front and rear axles.
• Change the gear oil in the PTO-centralizer
• Change the gear oil in the powershift transmission.

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19.1.5 Every 500 operating hours

• Drain the engine oil from the crankcase. Change en- • Check the fuel injection lines for loose connections
gine oil, engine oil filter and crankcase ventilation filter. connections.
• Replace fuel filter and fuel pre-cleaner. • Clean the valve cover ventilation.
• Fill in new engine oil. • Check the anti-freeze mixture in the cooling system,
• Other intervals see also operating instructions for the if necessary top up anti-freeze mixture.
engine • Check the foot brake adjustment.
• Replace the dry filter element and the safety element • Check the screw and hose connections
in the air filter. on the turbo charger for tight fit.
• Check and adjust the tension of the drive belt. • Clean the paper filter elements in the cabin.
• Check hoses and hose clamps in the air intake system
• Check PTO-centralizer, axle transfer boxes and
and in the cooling system for tight fit.
axle for leak tightness.
• Retighten the wheel fastening nuts with 510 Nm

For more detailed maintenance notes

please refer to the supplied operating
instructions for "DEUTZ engines"
(chapter 5 and 6 Maintenance work).

19.1.6 Every 1000 operating hours or 1x per

year

• Drain the oil from the hydraulic system and fill in new • Change the gear oil in the PTO-centralizer
oil. • Change the gear oil in the powershift transmission.
• Replace the hydraulic oil filter. • Change the oil in the planetary and differential
• Clean the mechanical fuel lift pump. gears on front and rear axles.

19.1.7 As required

• Replace both air filter elements.

• Change the cabin air filter.
• Clean the pre-cleaner.

19.1.8 Annually

• Have the starter checked.

• Have the three-phase alternator checked.
• Check the hose connections of the air intake
system.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Change the hydraulic oil filter.
• Change the fuel filter.
• Clean the batteries.

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19.2 Electric lighting system, replacement of bulbs

1. Unscrew the protection glass.

2. Disassemble the defective lamp.
3. Install a replacement lamp (ensure correct voltage and wattage).
4. Close and fasten the protection glass again.

19.3 Screw tightening torques

Thread Spanner width Tightening torques [Nm]

[mm] in dependence on screw/nut quality class
__________________________________________________________________________________
8.8 10.9 12.9
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M 8 13 25 35 41
M 8x1 27 38 41
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M 10 16 (17) 49 69 83
M 10x1 52 73 88
__________________________________________________________________________________
M 12 18 (19) 86 120 145
M 12x1.5 90 125 150
__________________________________________________________________________________
M 14 22 135 190 230
M 14x1.5 150 210 250
__________________________________________________________________________________
M 16 24 210 300 355
M 16x1.5 225 315 380
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M 18 27 290 405 485
M 18x1.5 325 460 550
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M 20 30 410 580 690
M 20x1.5 460 640 770
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M 22 32 550 780 930
M 22x1.5 610 860 1050
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M 24 36 710 1000 1200
M 24x2 780 1100 1300
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M 27 41 1050 1500 1800
M 27x2 1150 1600 1950
__________________________________________________________________________________
M 30 46 1450 2000 2400
M 30x2 1600 2250 2700
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19.4 Lubrication instructions

Lubricate all grease nipples (keep seals clean).

Lubricate / grease the machine at the indicated time intervals. Carefully clean lubrication points and grease gun
before lubricating, so that no dirt is pressed into the bearings. Press the contaminated grease completely out of the
bearings and replace it with fresh grease!

Lubricants

For lubrication use a lithium saponified multi-purpose grease with EP additives:

Company Lubricant designation Lubricant designation

Standard application conditions Extreme application conditions

ARAL Aralub HL 2 Aralub HLP 2

FINA FINA Marson L2 Marson EPL-2

ESSO ESSO Beacon 2 Beacon EP 2

SHELL SHELL Ratinax A Tetinax AM

Care and maintenance plans – overview carrier vehicle / overview spraying boom

• Match your maintenance intervals to the date reached first.

• The time intervals, mileage or maintenance intervals specified in the possibly supplied documentation
from external manufacturers should be treated with priority.

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19.5 Operating materials carrier vehicle

Filling points Filling quantity* Type*** Change time**

Engine (without filter) approx. 18 l All year SHPD engine oil after 100 operating hours, then
acc. to ACEA E-3-96 or every 500 operating hours, but
AP1CG-4 at least every year****

Powershift transmission approx. 4.5 l API GL-5, SAE 75W-90 after 100 operating hours, then
completely synthetic PAO every 1000 operating hours,
but at least every year

PTO-centralizer with gear approx. 2.5 l API GL-5, SAE 75W-90 after 100 operating hours, then
oil cooler completely synthetic PAO every 1000 operating hours,
but at least every year

Planetary gears approx. 4 l LS-gear oil API GL-5 after 100 operating hours, then
MIL-L-2105 B LS every 1000 operating hours,
LS SAE90 but at least every year

Differential gear LS-gear oil API GL-5 after 100 operating hours, then
Steering axle approx. 10 l MIL-L-2105 B LS every 1000 operating hours,
Rigid axle approx. 15 l LS SAE90 but at least every year

Hydraulic system approx. 100 l Hydraulic oil HLP-46 after 100 operating hours, then
oil change quantity with every 1000 operating hours,
max. filling but at least every year

Fuel tank approx. 320 l Diesel fuel Replenishment after work

Cooling system approx. 16 l Mixture of clear, soft water and Renew the engine coolant
cooling fluid (mixing ratio acc. every 2 years.
to table in DEUTZ operating
instructions 4.3)

Compressed air system - - drain every day

Air conditioning system 1.5 kg R 134a every 2 years

Lubrication points see lubri- - Lithium saponified grease, see lubrication chart, lubricate
cation chart NLGI-class 2 (worked all other bearings and joints
penetration number 265-295) regularly with oil

* The inspection by means of dipstick or other fluid measuring facilities is decisive for the amount to be filled in
** Time limited by the value reached first
*** Approved brand designations, as far as determined. See current list of fuels and lubricants, which is available in authorized workshops in
form of service information.
**** In case of a sulphur content higher than 1% in the diesel fuel, the oil change intervals must be halved. A sulphur content of 0.05% is
recommended, but sufficient lubrication abilities (e.g. by additives) must be confirmed by the fuel supplier. Alternative fuels, e.g. RME, only after
consultation with authorized workshops.

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19.6 Periodic maintenance of crop protection sprayer

After the first travel under load

Component Maintenance work Workshop work

Hydraulic system Check for leaks

Spraying pump Check for leaks

Daily

Component Maintenance work Workshop work

Complete machine Check for apparent faults

Spraying pump Clean, flush

Wash container
Self-cleaning pressure filter
Line filters in the nozzle lines
(if present)
Spraying nozzles

Weekly / 50 operating hours

Component Maintenance work Workshop work

Hydraulic system Check for leaks X

Folding boom Visual inspection of folding joints for zero

clearance, apparent faults and wear
In case of clearance or loose components
have faults rectified by the HORSCH Cus-
tomer Service. X

Water system / hoses Check for leaks

Quarter annually / 200 operating hours

Component Maintenance work Workshop work

Line filters Clean

Replace damaged filter elements

Lifting ropes Check for apparent faults In case of wear

replace the lifting ropes - but only in pairs
(!) - replace

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Annually / 1000 operating hours

Component Maintenance work Workshop work

Flow meter Calibrate the flow meter

Nozzles Perform volumetric measurement of the

crop protection sprayer and check trans-
verse distribution, replace worn nozzles if
necessary

As required

Component Maintenance work Workshop work

Folding boom Correct the adjustments X

Electric lighting Replace defective light bulbs

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19.7 Lubrication plan overview carrier vehicle

3 2 4
1

Universal joints and propshafts

• Grease nipples (1) directly on the universal joints at

both ends of the propshaft
• Total: 4 piece
1
• Frequency: every 30 operating hours

Axle link bearing

2
• Grease nipple (2)
• Total: 4 piece
• Frequency: every 30 operating hours

Axles / steering knuckles

• Grease nipple (3)

• Total: 16 piece 3
• Frequency: every 100 operating hours

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Centre axle bolt

• Grease nipple (4)

• Total: 1 piece
• Frequency: every 100 operating hours

Towing jaw

• Grease nipple (5)

• Total: 1 piece 5
• Frequency: every 100 operating hours

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19.8 Lubrication plan overview crop protection sprayer

19.8.1 Lubrication points folding boom tower and middle section

Folding boom middle section part A

4 lubrication points identical on either side
(= 8 lubrication points in total)

Lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

Folding boom middle section part B

11 lubrication points

Lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

Tower rollers
1 lubrication point identical on either side
(= 2 lubrication points in total)

Lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

Folding joint middle section / inner boom

2 lubrication points
identical on either side (= 4 lubrication points in total)
lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

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Folding joint collision protection

1 lubrication point
identical on either side (= 2 lubrication points in total)
lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

Folding boom lock

1 lubrication point - lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

19.8.2 Lubrication points folding boom 5-pieces

Folding joint outer / middle boom

7 lubrication points
identical on either side
(= 14 lubrication points in total)

lubricate regularly after approx.

50 - 100 hours.

Folding cylinder

inner / outer
2 lubrication points identical on either side

(= 4 lubrication points in total)

Chain for folding joint outer / middle boom

Treat the chain with chain spray at regular intervals.

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19.8.3 Lubrication points folding boom 7-pieces

Folding joint outer / middle boom

6 lubrication points
identical on either side (= 12 lubrication points in total)

lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

Folding joint middle section / inner boom

7 lubrication points
identical on either side (= 14 lubrication points in total)
lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

On 7-piece, large series you must additionally lubricate the lock-

ing hook.

Folding cylinder

inner / outer
1 lubrication points identical on either side

(= 2 lubrication points in total)

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Coupling rod / folding cylinder, inside

2 lubrication points - lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

Identical on either side (= 4 lubrication points in total)

19.8.4 Lubrication points folding boom optional equipment

BoomControl Plus

3 lubrication points identical on either side (= 6 lubrication points in total!)

Lubricate regularly after approx. 50 - 100 hours.

19.8.5 Servicing the lifting ropes

Grease or spray the lifting ropes (1) with chain spray at regular intervals.

Lifting ropes are wear items. These must be regularly inspected and re-
placed every year, or, in case of excessive use even more often.
They must only be changed in pairs (2).
1

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19.9 Flow meter calibration

In this respect pay attention to the operating instructions of the job computer for
the crop protection sprayer from Müller Elektronik.

19.10 Notes on crop protection sprayer inspection

Sprayer testing must only be carried out by authorized bodies.

Sprayer testing is prescribed by law:
• at the latest 6 months after commissioning
(if not done when purchased), then 2
• every 4 half years. 1

Hose connection for pump test (1)

(available from the manufacturer)

Hose connection for flow meter test (2)

(available from the manufacturer)

3
Pump test - pump capacity test

1. Plug the test hose on the pressure port (3)

(2“ Camloc coupling required)
2. On Commander-Box:
• Circulation "OPEN"
• Agitator, injector and inside cleaning "CLOSED"

Flow meter test

4
1. Loosen the clamp (4).
2. Testing process
5
3. Hose connection for flow meter (5)
4. Tighten the clamp (4).
5. Switch on the pump

Pressure gauge test

Screw the test pressure gauge into the

6
1/4 inch female thread (6)

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20 Waste disposal of the crop protection sprayer
Thoroughly clean the complete crop protection sprayer (from inside and outside), before disposing of it.

The following components can be forwarded to energetic utilization*:

Wash container, illuviation container, flushing water tank, fresh water tank, hoses and plastic fittings.

Metal parts can be scrapped.

Strictly follow the statutory regulations concerning the waste disposal of the individual materials.

* Energetic utilization
is the recovery of energy contained in plastic materials by incineration while, at the same time, using this
energy for the generation of electric current and/or steam or the provision of process heat.
Energetic utilization is suitable for mixed and soiled plastics, especially for polluted plastic fractions.

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21 Spraying table

Spraying tables for flat jet, anti-drift, injector and airmix nozzles, spraying height 50 cm

NOTE!
• All application quantities [l/ha] listed in the spraying tables apply for water.
Multiply the specified application quantities with 0.88 to concert to AHL and with 0.85 to convert
to NP-solution.
• The digram on the following page serves the purpose of selecting the suitable nozzle type.
The nozzle type is determined by
- the intended travel speed,
- the required application quantity and
- the required atomising characteristic (fine, medium or coarse drops) of the crop protection
product used for the crop protection measure to be carried out.

• The table on page 207 serves the purpose of

- determining the nozzle size.
- determining the required spraying pressure.
- determining the required individual nozzle output for volumetric measurement of the crop
protection sprayer.

Permissible pressure ranges of different nozzle types and nozzle sizes

Nozzle type Nozzle size Permissible pressure range [bar]

min. pressure max. pressure

LU / XRC-nozzles 015 1 1.5

02 1 2.5

0.3 1 3.0

0.4 to 0.8 1 5.0

AD / DG / TT all sizes 1.5 6

AI all sizes 2 8

ID all sizes 2 8

Air Mix nozzles all sizes 1 6

IDK / IDKN all sizes 1 6

TTI all sizes 1 7

AVI all sizes 2 8

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Choose the nozzle type x 0.88
H 2O AHL
Nozzle spacing 50 cm x 1.14

Example:
Required application quantity: 200 l/ha
Intended travel speed: 8 km/h
Required atomizing characteristic for the
crop protection measure to be carried out: coarse drops (no windward drift)
required nozzle type: ?
required nozzle size: ?
Required spraying pressure: ? bar
required individual nozzle output for volumetric measurement of crop protection sprayer: ? l/min

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Determination of nozzle type, nozzle size, spraying
pressure and individual nozzle output

1. Determine the operating point for the required appli-

cation quantity (200 l/ha) and the intended travel
speed (8 km/h).
2. At the operating point draw a vertical line down-
wards. Depending on the position of the operating
point, this line will run through the characteristic
maps of various nozzle types.
3. Choose the optimal nozzle type on the basis of
the required atomizing characteristic (fine, medium,
coarse drops) for the crop protection measure to be
carried out.
→ Chosen for the example shown above:
→ Nozzle type: AI or ID
4. Go to the spraying table on the following page
5. In the column with the intended travel speed
(8 km/h) look for the required application quantity
(200 l/ha), or an application quantity that comes
closest to the required application quantity (in this
case e.g. 195 l/ha).
6. In the line with the required application quantity
(195 l/ha)
- read the appropriate nozzle size. Choose a
suitable nozzle size (e.g. '03').
- at the intersection point with the nozzle size
read the required spraying pressure
(e.g. 3.7 bar).

- read the required individual nozzle output
(1.3 l/min) for volumetric measurement of he
crop protection sprayer.

required nozzle type: AI /ID

required nozzle size: 03
Required spraying pressure: 3.7 bar
required individual nozzle output for volumetric meas-
urement of crop protection sprayer: 1.3 l/min

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Universal table for crop protection sprayers with 50 cm nozzle spacing

The values apply for water of 20 °C, pressure measured directly at the nozzle. Check the values with a measuring
vessel before the start of application.
----- Example: 200 l/ha at 7.2 km/h require 1.20 l/min per nozzle, i.e. 6.7 bar
with size -02, 4.3 bar with size -025, 3.0 bar with size -03 etc.

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21.1 Spraying table for 3-jet nozzles, spraying height 120 cm
(permissible pressure range 1-3 bar)

Spraying table for 3-jet nozzles (yellow)

Spraying table for 3-jet nozzles (red)

Spraying table for 3-jet nozzles (blue)

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Spraying table for 3-jet nozzles (white)

21.2 Spraying table for 5-jet nozzles (permissible pressure range 1-2 bar)

Spraying table for metering disc 4916-39 (ø 1.0 mm) spraying height 100 cm
for 5-hole nozzle (black)

Spraying table for metering disc 4916-45 (ø 1.2 mm) spraying height 100 cm
for 5-hole nozzle (black)

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Spraying table for metering disc 4916-55 (ø 1.4 mm) spraying height 100 cm
for 5-hole nozzle (grey)

Spraying table for metering disc 4916-63 (ø 1.6 mm) spraying height 75 cm
for 5-hole nozzle (grey)

Spraying table for metering disc 4916-72 (ø 1.8 mm) spraying height 75 cm
for 5-hole nozzle (grey)

21.3 Spraying table for 7-hole nozzles (permissible pressure range 1.5 - 4 bar)
Spraying table for 7-hole nozzle SJ7-02VP (yellow)

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Spraying table for 7-hole nozzle SJ7-03VP (blue)

Spraying table for 7-hole nozzle SJ7-04VP (red)

Spraying table for 7-hole nozzle SJ7-05VP (brown)

Spraying table for 7-hole nozzle SJ7-06VP (grey)

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Spraying table for 7-hole nozzle SJ7-08VP (white)

21.4 Spraying table for FD-nozzles (permissible pressure range 1.5 - 4 bar)
Spraying table for FD-06 nozzle

Spraying table for FD-08 nozzle

Spraying table for FD-10 nozzle

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21.5 Spraying table for towed hose arrangement
(permissible pressure range 1 - 4 bar)

Spraying table for metering disc 4916-26 (ø 0.65 mm)

Spraying table with metering disc 4916-32 (ø 0.8 mm)

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Spraying table for metering disc 4916-39 (ø 1.0 mm) (standard)

Spraying table for metering disc 4916-45 (ø 1.2 mm)

Spraying table for metering disc 4916-55 (ø 1.4 mm)

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 Density 1.28 kg/l, i.e. approx. 28 kg N for 100 kg liquid fertiliser or 36 kg N for 100 litres of liquid fertiliser at 5 - 10
21.6 Conversion table for spraying liquid fertiliser
ammonium nitrate - carbamide solution (AHL)

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