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LEMKEN Solitair 8 - User Manual

LEMKEN Solitair 8
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LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG
Weseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / Postfach 11 60, D-46515 Alpen
Telefon (0 28 02) 81-0, Telefax (0 28 02) 81-220
E-Mail: lemken@lemken.com, Internet: http://www.lemken.com
Art.-Nr.: 175 3739
EN-1/04.04
SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN!
Operating
Instructions
Seed Drills
Solitair 8
- EN -

Table of Contents

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Summary

DEFINED USE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating, maintaining, and handling the Solitair 8 implement safely.

WARNING STICKERS

General instructions

Explains the purpose and importance of warning stickers fitted to the Solitair 8 for safe operation.

Understanding the stickers

Details the meaning and interpretation of various warning stickers found on the Solitair 8 implement.

PREPARATION OF TRACTOR

Tyres

Specifies the required tyre pressure and identical pressure for left and right sides for safe tractor operation.

Lift rods

Instructions for adjusting lift rods to equal length for proper implement attachment and operation.

Check chains or sway blocks

Ensures check chains or sway blocks are adjusted to fix lower links sideways in working position.

Tractor drawbar

Specifies the requirement for a double lashing drawbar when fitting the Solitair with pole and chassis.

Axle load

Addresses the importance of not exceeding allowed total weight, axle load, and tyre load of the tractor.

Required sockets

Lists required power sources and sockets for various electric devices on the Solitair 8.

Own hydraulic fan drive

States the requirement of a tractor PTO of 1000 1/min for the own hydraulic fan drive.

Required spool valves; Hose marking

Electric

Specifies power supply requirements (12V, 25A) for electronic seed drill control and potential issues.

FIRST USE

ATTACHING AND DETACHING

Attaching and detaching the Solitair with chassis

Details procedures for attaching and detaching the Solitair with chassis from the tractor.

Mounting and dismounting

Mounting

Step-by-step guide for mounting the Solitair onto the soil cultivation implement using coupling parts.

Mounting on a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement

Dismounting from a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement

Coupling and uncoupling

Coupling

Procedure for coupling the Solitair with chassis and pole to a double lashing drawbar.

DOUBLE DISC COULTERS

Drilling depth

Explains how to adjust the seeding depth using adjuster screws for even sowing.

Coulter pressure

Details methods for adjusting coulter pressure, including single row and central adjustments.

SINGLE DISC COULTERS AND SUFFOLK COULTERS

Height adjustment of the coulter bar frame

How to adjust coulter bar frame height for optimal working position using pins.

Drilling depth

Explains adjusting working depth of single/suffolk coulters by changing coulter pressure.

ADJUSTMENTS; OPERATION

Seeding shafts

Details the seeding shafts, seed wheels, and their switching on/off mechanism for calibration.

Seed table

Provides a table with recommended settings for various seeds and sowing rates.

Stop slides

Instructions on opening and optionally operating slide plates for seed flow control.

Bottom flaps

Describes adjusting bottom flaps according to the seed table for proper seed flow.

Emptying the hopper

Procedures for emptying the hopper, including into calibration tray and via distributor.

Cleaning the dosage units

Guidance on regular cleaning of the dosage units, including necessary steps and precautions.

Tramline mechanism

Explains the function of the tramline mechanism controlled by the electronic seed drill control.

Calibration test

Details the procedure for performing a calibration test for the seed drill, including adjustments.

REAR GROUND WHEEL

Wheel pressure amplifier

FAN

Flow control valve for hydraulic fan

Describes adjusting fan RPM using the flow control valve, especially when the tractor lacks this feature.

CYCLONE

SWITCH OFF WIDTH SECTIONS

Scraper

DISTRIBUTOR

HOPPER

Filling

Instructions on how to fold back the cover plane or swing up the cover for filling the hopper.

Agitator shaft

Explains the disconnection of the agitator shaft for certain seeds like rape.

Electronic level monitoring

Describes the electronic seed level monitoring system and how it triggers an alarm.

TRACK MARKERS

General instructions

Explains that track markers are standard equipment and how they are fitted to the chassis.

Track marker operation

Details how to unlock, adjust, and secure track markers for optimal tractor track alignment.

SENSORS

HARROWS

Single harrows

Describes fitting single harrows to wheel stalks and adjusting their working depth.

S-harrow

Instructions for adjusting S-harrow position and pressure via pins and springs.

Hydraulic harrow lifting device

PRE-EMERGENCE MARKERS

General instructions

Overview of pre-emergence marker types and their fitting to wheel arms or coulter bar frames.

Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, double acting

Details the mounting and adjustment of double acting hydraulic pre-emergence markers.

Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, single acting

Depth of the marking groove

Describes how to pre-adjust the depth of the marking groove using springs and bolts.

CHASSIS

TYRES

TRACK LOOSENER

SEEDING PIPE CONTROL SYSTEMS

WORKING SPOT LIGHTS

On-board hydraulic fan drive

DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS

TECHNICAL DATA

SPARE PARTS

MAINTENANCE

Lubrication table

Provides a detailed table specifying lubrication points and their frequencies based on usage and cleaning.

Bolts

Instructions for checking and tightening nuts and bolts, including recommended torque and Loctite use.

Hydraulic hoses

Guidelines for regularly checking hydraulic hoses for damage and leaks, and replacement intervals.

Seed wheels and bottom flaps

Recommendations for emptying, cleaning, and opening bottom flaps before winter break or long parking.

Disc coulters and pressure rollers

Cleaning with pressure washer

Cyclone

Air tube

Oil filter

NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND

DISPOSAL

NOTES

LEMKEN Solitair 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLEMKEN
ModelSolitair 8
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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