Name: LEMKEN Vega 12
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Operating Instructions

Trailed Field Sprayer

Vega 12

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Item no. 17511205

BA_01/01.19

LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG

Weseler Straße 5, 46519 Alpen / Germany

Telephone +49 28 02 81 0, Fax +49 28 02 81 220

lemken@lemken.com, www.LEMKEN.com

Table of Contents5
General Information14
Liability14
Guarantee14
Copyright15
Optional Accessories15
Type Plate16
Symbols Used in the Operating Instructions18
Hazard Classes18
Information18
Environmental Protection18
Indication of Passages19
Safety Measures and Precautions20
Target Group20
Intended Use20
Safety and Warning Signs21
General Information21
Position of Safety and Warning Stickers22
Meaning of Warning Signs22
Meaning of Other Symbols23
Special Safety Instructions25
Danger Areas27
Danger Areas When Operating the Implement29
Danger Area When Folding in and out29
Residual Risks30
Hazard Caused by Mechanical Systems30
Dangers from the Oil Hydraulic System30
Applicable Rules and Regulations31
Operation on Public Highways31
Lighting System and Identification31
Activate Road Mode31
Permissible Weight of the Implement32
Checks before Driving off32
Requirements of the Tractor34
Correct Behaviour in Road Traffic34
Obligation of the Operator34
Safe Operation of the Implement35
General35
Selection and Qualification of Personnel36
Hydraulic System36
Minimise Risk of Tipping37
Stopping the Implement in an Emergency38
Effect of Certain Plant Protection Agents on the Implement39
Handing over the Implement40
Layout and Description41
Overview41
Chassis, General41
Suspension Systems42
Drawbar43
Traction Loops43
Axles44
Deflector45
Braking System45
Air Brake System with Manual Control45
Air Brake System with Automatic, Load-Dependent Brake Valve and Air Suspension48
Hydraulic Braking System49
Fluid Circuit52
Main Tank53
Clear Water Tank54
Hand Wash Canister55
Step, Platform55
Filters55
Pump56
Control and Connection Centre56
Flush Valve57
Chemical Inductor58
Connections60
Storage Compartment62
Distance Measurement62
Measuring Instruments63
Flowmeter63
Pressure Gauge63
Feeding63
Spray Hydraulics Operating Terminal64
Overview64
Menus and Functions65
Operation Terminal68
Boom68
Boom Guide70
Nozzle Switching70
Nozzle Holders71
Nozzles71
Boom Lighting72
Preparations on the Tractor73
Overview73
Check Tractor Tire Pressure73
Providing and Checking the Necessary Electronic Connections73
Check the Required Hydraulic Connections74
Installation of the Operation Terminal75
Mounting the Gyroscope76
Preparing the Implement78
Overview78
Attaching the Implement78
Implement with Air Brake System81
Implement with Hydraulic Braking System82
Conversion of Device83
Setting the Oil Hydraulic System84
Mounting and Testing the Drive Shaft84
Shortening the Drive Shaft85
Determining the Fill Volumes for the Implement86
Installation of the Correct Nozzles88
Volumetric Metering91
General91
Megaspray Electronic Control System91
Volumetric Measurement and Calibration92
Calibrating the Speed Sensors92
Configuring Boomcommand92
Driving on Public Highways93
General Information93
Hydraulic Braking System93
Lighting Equipment and Signs93
General93
Lighting Equipment93
Checking the Lighting Equipment94
Signs94
Operation95
Prepare Device for Use95
Adapt Device for Use95
Prepare the Device for Operation in Frosty Conditions96
Fill Device with Liquids97
Drain Antifreeze Agent97
Storage Compartment98
Operating Terminal98
Filling and Emptying the Hand Wash Canister99
Filling the Hand Wash Canister99
Emptying the Hand Wash Canister101
Filling and Emptying the Clean Water Tanks102
Filling the Clean Water Tanks102
Emptying the Clean Water Tanks103
Filling the Main Tank , General105
Filling with Water, Mixed Spray or Liquid Fertilisers105
Filling Connection106
Suction Connection107
Filling with Spray116
Agitation127
Folding the Spray Boom129
Test Run with the Implement129
10.10 Working with the Implement130
Spraying132
Working with the Boom Folded in on One Side134
Cleaning the Boom When the Main Tank Is Partially Full134
10.11 End Nozzles135
Switch Edge Nozzles136
Install Edge Nozzles136
Cleaning138
Standard Procedure138
Emptying the Main Tank139
General139
Pumping Remaining Quantities out of the Main Tank140
Draining Spraying Fluid out of the Main Tank141
Internal Cleaning142
General142
Cleaning the Boom When the Main Tank Is Empty144
Internal Cleaning of the Main Tank146
Cleaning the Main Tank and Boom151
Cleaning the Agitator and Injector System154
External Cleaning160
Factory-Supplied External Cleaning System162
Connection for Customer's Own External Cleaning System163
Cleaning the Filters164
General Information164
Suction Filter165
Press Filter166
Uncoupling the Implement169
Preparations169
After One Use169
For Wintering170
Put Device into Park Mode171
Fix Brakes171
Unfold the Stands172
Detaching the Implement173
Put the Implement out of Operation175
Shutting down the Implement in an Emergency175
Disposal175
Maintenance and Servicing176
Safely Maintain the Device176
Environmental Protection177
Maintenance Intervals178
Oils and Lubricants178
Lubricating179
Additional Care Once the Season Is over179
Lubrication Schedule180
Overview of Lubricating Points181
Drive Shaft183
Protective Tube183
Safety Chain183
Sliding Tube183
Joints184
Hydraulic Hoses184
Oil Filter in Electro-Hydraulic Operation185
Cleaning the Air Filter of the Air Brake System185
Preparation185
Venting the Compressed Air Tank186
Clean186
14.10 Tightening Torques188
General188
Bolts and Nuts Made of Steel189
Bolts and Nuts Made of V2A189
Wheel Nuts190
14.11 Check the Connections to the Tractor191
Hydraulic Connections191
Electrical Connections191
Pump192
General Information192
Check Oil Level193
Refill Oil194
Replace Membranes195
Check the Pressure at the Pressure Accumulator196
14.13 Sensor Calibration197
14.14 Filter198
14.15 Work for a Qualified, Authorised Person198
Axle198
Traction Loop and Hitch Ball Coupling199
Braking System199
Checking the Implement199
14.16 Control Connections200
Pump Performance200
Pressure Gauge200
Flowmeter201
14.17 Information in Case of Faults and Malfunctions201
Technical Data202
Dimensions202
Weights203
Tare Weight, Maximum203
Permissible Weight (De/International)203
Permissible Weight (F)203
Drawbar204
With External Type Testing204
With Internal Type Testing205
Traction Loops205
Axles205
Attachment and Trailer206
Permissible Angles206
Drawbar Angle Limitation206
Tyres207
Use of Own Wheels or Wheels Which Are Not Listed in the List of Wheels208
Rims209
15.10 Track Width210
Vega 12/3000210
Vega 12/4000 and 5000211
15.11 Drive Shaft212
15.12 Pumps213
15.13 Spray Fluid System214
Boom216
Working Widths216
Widths of Boom and Arms216
Number of Nozzles and Sections217
15.15 Hydraulic Hoses217
15.16 Oil Hydraulics218
15.17 Electronic Pressure Display218
15.18 Filter219
15.19 Tank Volume219
15.20 Noise, Airborne Sound219
Appendix220
General Information about Nozzles220
Nozzle Field of Application220
Nozzle Tables221
Nozzle Sizes 01 - 05221
Nozzle Sizes 06 - 10222
Correction Factors for Spraying Liquids with Different Densities222
Dosage Tables for Liquid Fertilisers223
Dosage Table for Drop Hoses with 25 CM Hose Spacing223
Dosage Table - SJ-7 Liquid Fertiliser Nozzle225
Dosage Table, Five-Hole Nozzle FL227
UAN Dosage Table (28/1.28 Kg/L) for Nozzles ID, IDN, IDK, IDKN and FD228
Dosage Table, Liquid Fertiliser Nozzle FD231
Dosage Table, Six-Hole Nozzle ESI233
Technical Remaining Quantities235
Displays, Spray Hydraulics235
Valve Positions237
Index255

Brand	LEMKEN
Model	Vega 12
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

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