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horsch Pronto 6 AS - User Manual

horsch Pronto 6 AS
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Operating Instructions
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10/2012
Pronto 6 AS

Table of Contents

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Summary

EC Declaration of Conformity

Machine Identification

Machine Registration

Introduction

Foreword

Provides an overview of the manual and emphasizes safety instructions for optimal machine use.

Warranty claims

Details the procedure and conditions for submitting warranty claims to HORSCH.

Safety and Accident Prevention

Safety symbols

Explains the meaning of warning symbols used in the operating instructions and on the machine.

Operational Safety

Road Traffic Safety

Safety on the machine

Hitching; un-hitching

Provides safety instructions for connecting and disconnecting the machine from the tractor.

Hydraulic connections

Details safety precautions related to the high-pressure hydraulic system.

Pressure accumulator

Technical data

Dimensions and weights

Lists the physical specifications of the Pronto 6 AS machine.

Standard design

Details the specifications for the standard configuration of the Pronto 6 AS.

Tractor power required

Specifies the necessary tractor power and hydraulic requirements.

Hydraulics Pronto 6 AS

Transport; installation

Delivery

Information regarding the delivery process and initial assembly of the drill.

Installation

Depending on scope of equipment

Instructions for installing optional equipment and checking connections.

Adjusting the bout markers

Hitching-up the machine

Connect the hydraulic system

Steps for safely connecting the machine's hydraulic system to the tractor.

Folding; unfolding the machine

Unfolding

Detailed procedure for unfolding the machine for operation.

Parking the machine

Operation

Pneumatics Pronto AS

Overview of the pneumatic system and its components.

Fan

Description of the fan's function, drive, and air flow.

Table of fan rotation speeds

Fan with PTO-shaft driven pump

Adjusting the fan speed.

Instructions on how to adjust the fan speed using the flow control valve.

Checks and maintenance

Routine checks and maintenance procedures for the PTO-shaft driven fan.

Half-width shut down with one distributor tower

Tram line with half-width shut down

Information on setting up tram lines with half-width shut down.

Seed flow monitoring with half-width shut down

Details on seed flow monitoring and alarm management.

Seed quantity with half-width shut down

Instructions for adjusting seed quantity when using half-width shut down.

Half-width shut down with two distributor towers

Twin hopper; pneumatics

Description of the twin hopper system and its pneumatic functions.

Seed flow monitoring with half-width shut down

Details on seed flow monitoring for dual-tower systems.

Seed and fertiliser

Hopper and pneumatics in PPF-design

Explains seed and fertiliser placement in PPF design.

Half-width shut down in PPF design

Configuration for half-width shut down in PPF systems.

Both hoppers used for seed

Hopper and pneumatics in G+F-design

Details on G+F design for simultaneous seed and fertiliser placement.

Half-width shut down in G+F-design

Configuration for half-width shut down in G+F systems.

Distribution head

Valves for tram line control

Description of valves used for tram line control in the distribution head.

Seed flow monitoring

Explanation of seed flow sensors and their function.

Maintenance and inspections

Routine checks and maintenance for the distribution head.

Coulter unit

Maintenance

Maintenance checks for coulter arm, discs, and press rollers.

Metering unit

Roller for seed and fertiliser

Overview of available rollers for different seed and fertiliser types.

Rollers

Details on selecting and using cell rollers for seed placement.

Roller change

Roller change with full hopper

Procedure for changing rollers when the hopper is full.

Adjusting the sealing lip

Roller for fine seeds

Rollers for fine seeds

Description and assembly of rollers specifically for fine seeds.

Coarse seeds

Metering unit with Venturi-type injector

Servicing the metering unit

Plug assignment on engine

Details on engine plug assignments for servicing the metering unit.

Calibration

Setting

General settings for calibration, including drill depth and coulter pressure.

Coulter pressure adjustment

Depth setting

How depth setting interacts with coulter pressure adjustment.

Work instructions

Working speed

Guidance on optimal working speeds based on field conditions.

After sowing

Procedure for cleaning and emptying the machine after sowing.

Checks

Checks before and during sowing

Comprehensive checklist for pre-sowing and in-operation checks.

Optional equipment

Front packer

Description and function of the front packer attachment.

Hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment

Setting

Instructions for adjusting coulter pressure via the tractor's control unit.

Fertiliser equipment PPF

Adjusting the fan air flow

How to adjust fan air flow for optimal seed and fertiliser distribution.

Sowing without fertiliser

Maintenance

Maintenance procedures specific to sowing without fertiliser.

Filling auger

Brake system

Pneumatic brake

Details on the pneumatic brake system, including hitching and unhitching.

Hydraulic brake

Hitching

Procedure for connecting the hydraulic brake lines.

Unhitching

Procedure for disconnecting the hydraulic brake lines.

Service and maintenance

Maintenance intervals

Guidance on recommended maintenance intervals based on usage.

Preparation for storage

Instructions for preparing the machine for long-term storage.

Lubricating the machine

Maintenance schedule

Maintenance overview Pronto 6 AS

A detailed schedule of maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

Overview of lubrication points Pronto 6 AS

horsch Pronto 6 AS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandhorsch
ModelPronto 6 AS
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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