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Operating Instructions

Seed Drills

Solitair 9,

Solitair 9 K,

Solitair 9 KA

LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KGWeseler Straße 5, D-46519 Alpen / Postfach 11 60, D-46515 Alpen

Telefon (0 28 02) 81-0, Telefax (0 28 02) 81-220E-Mail: [email protected], Internet: http://www.lemken.com

Art.-Nr.: 175 3683GB-1/11.02

SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN!

Dear customer!

We would like to thank you for the confidence in buying this implement.

The advantages of this implement will be shown, only, when operated andused with due care and attention.

When handing over this implement your dealer has already instructed youwith regard to operation, adjustment and maintenance. But this short intro-duction requires an additional detailed study of the instruction book.

Therefore read this instruction book carefully before the first use. Please payattention to the safety instructions mentioned in this instruction book.

Any changes and modifications carried out not being mentioned expressly inthis instruction book, may only be carried out with a written agreement of themanufacturer.

Ordering spare-parts

When ordering spare-parts please state type and serial No. of the implement.This information will be found on the identification plate.

Put down this data on the following table so that it is always available.

Only use genuine Lemken spare-parts. Spurious parts negatively influencethe function of the implement, show a shorter lifetime and increase in nearlyall cases additional maintenance.

We trust that you will understand that LEMKEN is unable to guarantee pooroperation and damage caused by using spurious parts!

Type of implement: ________________

Fabrication No.: ___________________

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DEFINED USE

•Please familiarise yourself with the LEMKEN Solitair 9 and itsoperations before putting the implement to work. Therefore usethis instruction book with the „General Health- and Safety pre-cautions“!

• The LEMKEN Solitair 9 has been designed purely for the agricultural use!

• Any use beyond the one stipulated above is no longer considered as defi-ned use!

• Under „defined use“ the manufacturer’s prescribed operation-, mainte-nance- and repair conditions are to be adhered to!

• The LEMKEN Solitair 9 may only be operated, maintained and repaired bysuch persons who have been made acquainted with it and who have beenadvised about the dangers!

• The applicable accident prevention advice as well as the generally accep-ted safety technical, working, medical and road traffic rules should be ad-hered to!

CONTENTS

DEFINED USE ............................................................................................ 3

CONTENTS ................................................................................................ 3

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 8

2 WARNING STICKERS ...................................................................... 12

2.1 General Instructions ................................................................ 12

2.2 Understanding the stickers..................................................... 12

2.3 Positions of the warning stickers........................................... 14

3 PREPARATION OF TRACTOR ........................................................ 15

3.1 Tyres ......................................................................................... 15

3.2 Lift Rods ................................................................................... 15

3.3 Check chains or sway blocks ................................................. 15

3.4 Tractor drawbar........................................................................ 15

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3.5 Axle load ................................................................................... 153.5.1 Calculation of the minimum front ballast GV min: ............ 163.5.2 Calculation of the increasing of the rear axle load: .......... 16

3.6 Required spool valves / Hose marking .................................. 17

3.7 Electric ...................................................................................... 17

3.8 Required sockets ..................................................................... 18

4 FIRST USE ......................................................................................... 19

5 POSSIBILITIES OF USE ................................................................... 22

6 ATTACHING AND DETACHING ....................................................... 23

6.1 Attaching and detaching the Solitair with chassis ............... 236.1.1 Attaching to the three point linkage .................................. 236.1.2 Detaching from the three point linkage ............................ 24

6.2 Mounting and Dismounting..................................................... 256.2.1 Mounting on a mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement

256.2.2 Dismounting from a mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation imple-

ment ........................................................................................ 276.2.3 Mounting on a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation imple-

ment ........................................................................................ 296.2.4 Dismounting from a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation

implement ............................................................................... 31

6.3 Coupling and Uncoupling........................................................ 336.3.1 Coupling ........................................................................... 336.3.2 Uncoupling ....................................................................... 34

7 FOLDING-IN AND -OUT THE COULTER BAR ................................. 35

8 DOUBLE DISC COULTERS .............................................................. 36

8.1 Drilling depth ........................................................................... 36

8.2 Coulter pressure....................................................................... 368.2.1 Single coulter pressure adjustment .................................. 368.2.2 Central coulter pressure adjustment ................................ 36

8.3 Hydraulic coulter lifting device ............................................... 39

9 SINGLE DISC COULTERS ................................................................ 40

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9.1 Height adjustment of the coulter bar frame .......................... 40

9.2 Drilling depth............................................................................ 40

10 ADJUSTMENTS / OPERATION ........................................................ 41

10.1 Seeding shafts ......................................................................... 41

10.2 Seed table ................................................................................. 43

10.3 Slide plates ............................................................................... 44

10.4 Bottom flaps ............................................................................. 44

10.5 Emptying the hopper ............................................................... 4410.5.1Emptying flaps ................................................................ 4410.5.2Emptying via the distributor ............................................. 45

10.6 Cleaning the dosage units ...................................................... 46

10.7 Tramline mechanism ............................................................... 46

10.8 Calibration test......................................................................... 47

11 REAR GROUND WHEEL .................................................................. 48

12 FAN .................................................................................................... 49

13 CYCLONE .......................................................................................... 50

14 SWITCH OFF WIDTH SECTIONS ..................................................... 51

15 SCRAPER .......................................................................................... 52

16 DISTRIBUTOR ................................................................................... 52

17 HOPPER ............................................................................................ 52

18 AGITATOR SHAFT ........................................................................... 53

19 TRACK MARKERS ........................................................................... 54


19.2 Track marker operation ........................................................... 55

20 SENSORS .......................................................................................... 57

21 HARROWS ........................................................................................ 58

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21.1 Single harrows.......................................................................... 58

21.2 S-harrow.................................................................................... 58

21.3 Hydraulic harrow lifting device ............................................... 59

22 PRE-EMERGENCE MARKERS ......................................................... 60


22.2 Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, double acting.............. 60

22.3 Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, single acting ............... 61

22.4 Depth of the marking groove .................................................. 61

23 CHASSIS ............................................................................................ 62

24 TRACK LOOSENER .......................................................................... 62

25 SEEDING PIPE CONTROL SYSTEMS ............................................. 63

26 TYRES ................................................................................................ 63

27 WORKING SPOT LIGHTS ................................................................. 64

28 COLLECTING BOX ........................................................................... 65

29 DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS .......................................................... 67

30 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................ 67

31 SPARE PARTS .................................................................................. 69

32 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 71

32.1 Lubrication................................................................................ 71

32.2 Bolts .......................................................................................... 71

32.3 Hydraulic hoses........................................................................ 71

32.4 Seed wheels and bottom flaps................................................ 71

32.5 Disc coulters and pressure rollers ......................................... 72

32.6 Cleaning with pressure washer .............................................. 72

32.7 Cyclone ..................................................................................... 72

32.8 Air tube...................................................................................... 72

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32.9 End stop.................................................................................... 72

33 NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND ............................................................. 73

34 NOTES ............................................................................................... 73

35 PRODUCT REGISTRATION / GUARANTEE .................................... 73

INDEX ....................................................................................................... 75

EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ................................................. 79

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Instructions

• Before using the machine, always check both it and the tractorfor roadworthiness and operational safety!

• As well as the notes in these instructions the operator is ad-vised to comply with the generally applicable safety at workregulations and those relating to use of the public highway!

• The implement may only be operated, maintained and repaired by suchpersons who have been made acquainted with it and who have been ad-vised about the dangers!

• When driving on public roads with a raised machine the lifting control levershould be locked against unintentional lowering!

• The fitted warning and advisory plates give important information for safeoperation; adhering to these increases your own security!

• When using public roads adhere to applicable traffic rules!

• The operator should familiarise him-/herself with all controls and their func-tions before starting work. During work could be too late!

• The clothing of the operator should fit tight. Avoid wearing any loose cloth-ing!

• To avoid danger of fire keep the implement clean!

• Before beginning to drive check surroundings area (children)!

• Sitting or standing on the implement during operation or during transportis not permissible.

• Attach implements as advised and only to the stipulated positions!

• Special care should be taken when the implement is coupled to or uncou-pled from the tractor.

• When coupling or uncoupling the implement bring the supporting standsinto the corresponding position (standing safety)!

• Fit weights only to the fixing points provided for that purposes!

• Adhere to the maximum permissible axle loads, total weights and transportwidth!

• Fit and check transport gear, road lights and warning guards!

• The release ropes for quick coupler latches should hang freely and in thelowered position must not release the quick coupling by themselves.

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• Never leave the driver's seat whilst in motion!

• Handling behaviour, steerability and braking are influenced by mountedimplements, trailers and ballast weights. Check for sufficient steerabilityand braking!

• When driving round bends note the width of the machine and/or changingcentre of gravity of the implement.

• Put implement into operation only when all guards are fixed in position!

• Never stay or allow anyone to stay within the operating area!

• Never stay in the turning and slew area of the implement!

• Do not operate any hydraulic controls while anybody is in the operating ar-ea!

• On all pivoting parts actuated by power assistance (e.g. hydraulics) existsdanger of injury by bruising and crushing!

• Before leaving the tractor lower the machine to the ground. Apply the park-ing brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key!

• Do not allow anybody between the tractor and implement if the parkingbrakes are not applied!

Trailed implements• Secure implement and tractor against unintended rolling!

• Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the drawbar or hitch!

• When fitting the implement to a drawbar or hitch, ensure sufficient move-ment at the hitch-point.

Attached implements • Before mounting or dismounting implements on/from the three-point link-

age, move the raise / lower control to the position at which accidental rais-ing or lowering cannot take place!

• In the case of three-point linkage mounting, ensure that the tractor ballsand the mounting pins of the implement are of the same category!

• There is the risk of injury from pinch and shear points in the three-pointlinkage area!

• When operating the external lift controls for the three-point linkage, do notstand between the tractor and implement!

• Always ensure sufficient lateral limitation for the three-point linkage of thetractor in the transport position of the implement!

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• When driving on roads with the implement raised, the raise/lower controlmust be locked to prevent lowering!

Mounted implements• Mount implements as advised and only to the advised devices!

• When mounting or detaching the implement bring the supporting devicesinto the corresponding position (standing safety)!

• Fit and check transport devices like traffic lights, warning guards and pro-tection devices!

• On all pivoting parts actuated by various power sources (e.g. hydraulics)exists danger of injury by bruising and crushing!

• Before mounting or detaching the implement the lifting control lever shouldbe locked against unintentional lowering or lifting!

• Special care should be taken when the implement is mounted or detachedfrom the tractor.

Hydraulic equipment• The hydraulic pipes are under pressure!

• When connecting hydraulic rams, the pipes must be connected as direct-ed!

• Always release hydraulic pressure from both tractor and implement beforecoupling!

• When connecting hydraulic pipes to the tractor ensure that incorrect use isavoided. If the connections are reversed, the opposite function is carriedout (e.g. raising/lowering) and there is a risk of accidents!

• Regularly check the hydraulic pipes and replace them in the event of dam-age or signs of ageing. The replacement pipes must comply with the tech-nical specification as laid down by Lemken!

• When searching for leaks appropriate equipment should be used becauseof the danger of injury!

• Hydraulic oil escaping at high pressure can penetrate the skin and causeserious injury! When injured see a doctor immediately! Danger of infection!

• Before working on any hydraulic equipment - lower all implements/attach-ments, release hydraulic pressure where possible and switch off the trac-tor engine!

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Tyres• When working on the tyres make sure that the implement has been placed

on the ground safely and that it is secured by chocks against unintentionalrolling!

• Fitting tyres requires knowledge and special tools!

• Repairwork on tyres may only be conducted by trained staff and with suit-able tools!

• Check air pressure regularly and adhere to the advised air pressure!

Maintenance • Repair-, maintenance- and cleaning operations as well as adjustments

and remedy of function faults should principally be conducted with enginestopped and brakes applied. Remove ignition key!

• Check and tighten nuts and bolts regularly!

• When conducting maintenance work on a lifted implement always placesuitable supports underneath!

• For replacing any tools with cutting edges always use suitable tools andgloves!

• Dispose of old oils, grease and filters as prescribed by law.

• Before working on the electric gear disconnect battery cables!

• When conducting electrical welding operations on the tractor or on themounted implement remove cable from the generator and the battery!

• Any spare parts fitted must meet with the implement manufacturer's fixedtechnical standards! This is for example ensured by using genuine spareparts!

Seed drills• During the calibration test watch out for rotating or oscillating parts of the

implement!

• Use only steps for filling. It is not allowed to travel on the steps during op-eration!

• When filling the hopper adhere to the instructions of the manufacturer!

• Lock track markers in transport position!

• Never place any parts inside the hopper as the agitator shaft rotates, evenduring preparation work e.g. calibration!

• Never exceed the maximum allowed filling quantity!

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2 WARNING STICKERS

2.1 General Instructions

The LEMKEN Solitair 9 is equipped with all features to ensure safe operation.Where potential danger areas of the implement can not be fully safeguarded,warning stickers are fitted which draw attention to these. Damaged, lost or un-readable warning stickers must be replaced immediately. The stated num-bers are used as order numbers.

2.2 Understanding the stickers

Familiarise with the meaning of the stickers. The following descriptions informabout them in detail.

WARNING! Read and adhere to this Instruction book andthese "General Health- and Safety precau-tions", before putting the implement to work!

WARNING! Before maintenance and repair work, stoptractor engine and remove ignition key!

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WARNING!Do not ride with on the platform of the imple-ment!

WARNING! Pinch Points!

WARNING! Danger due to moving parts!

WARNING! Keep well clear of the foldingarea of the implement!

WARNING! Keep well clear of the workingand swinging area of the imple-ment!

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2.3 Positions of the warning stickers

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3 PREPARATION OF TRACTOR

3.1 Tyres

Ensure that all are at the manufacturer's recommended pressures and thatleft and right hand side tyre pressures are identical. (See Manufacturer's In-structions)!

3.2 Lift Rods

Adjust lift rods to equal length by means of the adjuster device !

3.3 Check chains or sway blocks

It is essential that the check chains or sway blocks are adjusted so that thelower links are fixed sideways when in working position.

3.4 Tractor drawbar

For fitting a Solitair with pole and chassis the tractor must be equipped with adouble lashing drawbar.

3.5 Axle load

The attachment of implements to the front- and rear-three pointlinkage must not lead to exceeding the allowed total weight, theallowed axle load and the allowed tyre load of the tractor.

The tractor front axle must always be loaded with 20 % of thetractor dead weight at minimum.

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How to calculate the minimum front ballast and the increasing of the rear axleload, is described in detail as follows:

GV = Weight of front ballast (front implement)

TV = Front axle load of the tractor without mounted implement

TL = Tractor dead weight

TH = Rear axle load of the tractor without mounted implement

GH = Weight of the implement combination

3.5.1 Calculation of the minimum front ballast GV min:

3.5.2 Calculation of the increasing of the rear axle load:

Minimum axle load increasing

The calculation of the required minimum front ballast and the increasing of therear axle load requires that all above mentioned measurements and weightsare known. If they are unknown and cannot be found out, there will be onlyone way to avoid overloads:

Please weigh your tractor with mounted and lifted implement to find outthe actual rear axle loading and front axle unloading and that in compar-ison with the axle loads of the tractor without implement!

a b c d

G V G H

T V T H

TL

ba

bTbTdcGG LVH

V +••+•−+•= 2,0)(

min

b

dcGG H

H

)( +•+=

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3.6 Required spool valves / Hose markingFor the hydraulic devices of the Solitair 9 the following spool valves must beavailable:

3.7 Electric

For the on-board computer LH 5000, the seed wheel drive and the seed drillcontrol a power supply of 12 V is required. The range of tolerance is between10 V and 15 V.

Excess voltage and undervoltage lead to a breakdown and can destroy elec-tric components.

Furthermore it must be ensured that there is a power covering of the powersupply of at least 30 A.

Use sing acting spool valves

double acting spool valves

colour code

Hydraulic motor for fan

with pressureless

return connec-tion

-

pressure = yellow

return = white

P6T6

Track marker operation x - black Hydr. coulter lifting device with hydr. coulter pressure adjustment (DS-Version)

- x blueP3T3

Hydr. coulter pressure ad-justment

- x blueP3T3

Hydr. coulter lifting device (ES-Version)

- x - -

Coulter bar folding device - x red -

Hydr. pre-emergence mark-er, double acting

- - - -

Hydr. pre-emergence mark-er, single acting

- - - -

Hydr. harrow lifting device x - green -

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3.8 Required sockets

For the electric devices of the Solitair 9 the following power sources must beavailable with the tractor. Function Voltage Direct connection

to the batterySocket

On-board computer LH 5000 / seed drill con-trol

12 x -

Lighting equipment 12-

according to DIN-ISO 1724

Working lights 12

Seeding pipe control sys-tems

12according to

DIN 9680

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4 FIRST USE

Before the first use of the Solitair, the following items must be checked:

• Disc coulter and pressure roller

The links (D0) and (D1) of the disccoulters should be positionednearly horizontally in working po-sition. If it is required to increaseor decrease the coulter pressurecentrally via the hydraulic coulterpressure adjustment, the springs(D2) of the single coulter pressureadjustment must be pre-tensionedcorrespondingly. Therefore usethe spring adjustment (D3).

• Pressure load on the disc coulters and pressure rollers

The pressure load on the disc coulters (D4) and pressure rollers (D5) must beadjusted equally for all seeding rows.

• Single Disc Coulters

The frame of the coulter bar must be adjusted in height so that the distancebetween the lower edge of the frame and the ground is 35 cm +5/- 5 cm.

• Rear ground wheel

When the coulter bar is in the liftedposition the rear ground wheelmust be set 0 - 5 cm deeper thanthe pressure rollers (D5) or the sin-gle disc coulters.

• Stop slides

All stop slides must be opened.

• Seeding shaft

The seed wheels of the seedingshaft (S0) must be switched on oroff equally in all dosage units.

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• Bottom flaps

Before filling the hopper, the bottom flaps must be adjusted according to theseed table.

• Track markers

The track markers must be adjusted tothe centre of the tractor track.

• Sensors

Check the sensors by means of theon-board computer LH 5000, in themenu TEST INPUT.

• Electric motors

The electric motors of the tramlineswitch and the electric motor seedwheel drive must be checked bymeans of the on-board computer, inthe menu TEST OUTPUT.

• Tramline width

Adjust the tramline width in accordance to the track width of the tractor whichis used with the sprayer or fertiliser. If that track width had already been statedwhen ordering the Solitair, the tramline width of the Solitair had been alreadyadjusted at the factory.

• Fan RPM

The fan RPM must be adjusted by means of the control valve of the tractor. Ifthis is not possible, the RPM must be adjusted by means of the control valveof the Solitair.

• On-board computer LH 5000

By means of the on-board computer LH 5000 in the program ENCODE thewidth of the seed drill in cm and the desired seed rate in kg/ha has to be en-coded and after that the calibration test carried through.

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Further encodes must be carried through before the calibration test and that:

• tramline method and rhythm,

• calibration of the wheel circumference of the seed wheel(in the menu WHEEL DRILL 15 cm per pulse is encoded),

• choosing the sensor (the implement sensor must be cho-sen)

• the warning D.SHAFT must always be set to ON.

All other adjustments and warning functions can be used ifrequired, see instruction book of the on-board computer LH5000 from version Lemken 52.03 and higher.

All encodings and settings will be saved automatically andcan always be made visible and checked. The on-boardcomputer saves always the last encoding and setting.

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5 POSSIBILITIES OF USE

The LEMKEN seed drill Solitair can be used as follows:

a) in combination with chassis fitted to the three point linkage of the tractor orsoil cultivation implement,

b) mounted on the LEMKEN soil cultivation implements Quarz 7, Quarz 7 K,Zirkon 7, Zirkon 9, Zirkon 9 K and Zirkon 10 (if the Solitair is equipped witha hydraulic coulter lifting device, the soil cultivation implement must beequipped with special coupling parts,

c) in connection with a hydraulic coulter lifting device additionally to b) mount-ed on the semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implements Quarz 7 KA;Zirkon 9 KA, Kompaktor KA, Smaragd 9 KA, Rubin 9 KÜA and Achat KA,

d) trailed with chassis and pole (in this case the Solitair must be equippedwith a hydraulic coulter lifting device) or

e) trailed with chassis, pole and own board hydraulic (in this case the Solitairmust be equipped with a hydraulic coulter lifting device).

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6 ATTACHING AND DETACHING

6.1 Attaching and detaching the Solitair with chassis

6.1.1 Attaching to the three point linkage

- For the attaching to a threepoint linkage the Solitair mustbe equipped with the chassis(FG0).

- The lower links and the top linkof the tractor or of the soil culti-vation implement must be con-nected to the headstock (FG2)of the chassis and secured.

- Lift the Solitair a little and shiftthe stands (AS3) upwards andsecure.

- After attaching the hydraulicpipes and electric pipes must be connected.

- The pressure pipe of the hydraulic motor must be connected to a singleacting tractor spool valve and the return pipe to a pressureless return con-nection of the tractor. It must be ensured that the return of the oil out of thereturn pipe occurs without pressure in all working situations. Further infor-mation about the connection of the hydraulic hoses can be learned fromthe section „Required spool valves“.

- The electric cable of the seed drill control and the seeding shaft drive willbe connected to the on-board computer. The sensor of the tramline mech-anism must be fitted to the sensor holder of the rear ground wheel. Furtherinformation can be learned from the section „Electric“.

- When driving on public roads, the lighting equipment with warning boardsmust be fitted and connected.

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6.1.2 Detaching from the three point linkage

The Solitair seed drill with chassis must always be parked on level and firmground and with empty hopper.

- Before detaching, the stands(AS3) must be set in positionand the coulter bar fixed bymeans of the pins (ZV4) and(ZV5) or the hydraulic rams ofthe hydraulic coulter lifting de-vice of the hydraulic coulterpressure adjustment.

- With the folding Solitair seeddrill the coulter bar (AS2) mustbe locked in folded-out positionby means of the locking pin (AS5) before detaching.

- For detaching the Solitair mustbe lowered completely, se-cured against rolling away bymeans of chocks and after thatthe headstock of the threepoint linkage of the tractor orthe soil cultivation implementloosened and the hydraulic andelectric connection pipes un-coupled.

- The connection cable to theon-board computer must betaken out of the tractor cabinand put on the Solitair. If thesensor of the tramline mecha-nism is not fitted to the sensor holder of the rear ground wheel, the sensorwith cable must be dismounted and put on the Solitair.

• Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as well asto the Instructions 'Attached implements'!

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6.2 Mounting and Dismounting

6.2.1 Mounting on a mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement

Before mounting, the correspond-ing coupling parts with catchinghook (AS7) and supporting plates(AS8) must be fitted to the soil cul-tivation implement.

The Solitair parked on the standswill be mounted on the soil cultiva-tion implement as follows:

- Unlock and remove the frontpin (AS6).

- With the soil cultivation imple-ment fitted to the tractor drivecarefully to the Solitair until thecatching hook (AS7) is belowthe top pin (AS9) and catch itby means of the hooks (AS7)and lift the soil cultivation im-plement a little.

- Fit front pin (AS6) again andsecure.

- Lift soil cultivation implementwith mounted Solitair until thestands are unloaded.

- Remove stands (AS1) laterallyand move middle stands (AS3)upwards and secure. Unlockthe coulter bar (AS2) of thefolding seed drills Solitair bymeans of removing the lockingpins (AS5) .

- After attaching the hydraulicpipes and electric pipes mustbe connected.

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- The pressure pipe of the hydraulic motor must be connected to a singleacting tractor spool valve and the return pipe to a pressureless return con-nection of the tractor. It must be ensured that the return of the oil out of thereturn pipe occurs without pressure in all working situations. Further infor-mation about the connection of the hydraulic hoses can be learned fromthe section „Required spool valves“.



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6.2.2 Dismounting from a mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation imple-ment

- Before dismounting, the hop-per must always be empty andthe coulter bar (AS2) must befixed by means of the pins(ZV4) and (ZV5) or the hydrau-lic rams of the hydraulic coulterlifting device of the hydrauliccoulter pressure adjustment.

- The top pins (ZV4) and thestops (ZV2) of the central me-chanical coulter pressure ad-justment (ZV1) must beadjusted to the same height on the left side and the right side and secured.

- Unlock and fold-out the coulterbar (AS2) and after that secureby means of the locking pin(AS5).

- Move the stands (AS1) laterallyinto the frame tube of thecoulter bar (AS2) until its stop.Lower the middle stands (AS3)and secure by means of thepins (AS4).

- Lower soil cultivation imple-ment with mounted Solitair un-til the stands touch the ground,but are not loaded.

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- Unsecure and remove front pin(AS6).

- Uncouple hydraulic pipes andelectric cables and put them onthe machine.

- The connection cable to theon-board computer must betaken out of the tractor cabinand put on the Solitair.

- If the sensor of the tramlinemechanism is not fitted to the sensor holder of the rear ground wheel, thesensor with cable must be dismounted and put on the Solitair.

- Lower soil cultivation and drive away carefully form the parked Solitair.

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6.2.3 Mounting on a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation imple-ment

Before mounting, the correspond-ing coupling parts with catchinghooks (AS7) and supportingplates (AS8) must be fitted to thesoil cultivation implement. Thelock valve (A2) of the hydrauliccoulter bar lifting device must beopened.

The Solitair parked on the stands(AS1) and (AS3) will be mountedas follows:- Unsecure and remove the front

pin (AS6).

- With the soil cultivation imple-ment fitted to the tractor drivecarefully to the Solitair until thecatching hook is below the toppin (AS9) and the supportingplates (AS8) are below the rearpins (HS7).

- Connect hydraulic pipes of thehydraulic coulter lifting device.

- Lower the Solitair a little bymeans of the hydraulic rams(W7) until the hook (AS7)catches the top pin (AS9) andthe rear pins (HS7) support onthe supporting plates (AS8).

- Fit front pin (AS6) again andsecure.

- After that connect the remain-ing hydraulic pipes and electriccables.

- The pressure pipe of the hy-

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draulic motor must be connected to a single acting tractor spool valve andthe return pipe to a pressureless return connection of the tractor. It mustbe ensured that the return of the oil out of the return pipe occurs withoutpressure in all working situations. Further information about the connec-tion of the hydraulic hoses can be learned from the section „Requiredspool valves“.



- Lift the coulter bar (AS2) and remove outer stands (AS1) laterally and un-lock, move upwards and secure the middle stands (AS3).

.

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6.2.4 Dismounting from a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation im-plement

The Solitair seed drill must always be parked on level and firm ground.

- Before dismounting, the hop-per must always be empty andthe lock valve (A2) of thecoulter bar lifting deviceopened.

- Fold-out and lock the coulterbar. Therefore the pivots will belocked by means of the lockingpins (AS5).

- By means of the hydraulicrams (W7) of the hydrauliccoulter lifting device the coulterbar (AS2) will be lifted. Movethe stands (AS1) laterally intothe frame tube of the coulterbar (AS2) until its stop and low-er and secure the middlestands (AS3).

- Unlock and remove the frontpins (AS6).

- After that lower the coulter barand therewith lift the Solitair until the top pin is some centimetres above thecatching hook.

- Lock lock valve (A2)!

- Uncouple the hydraulic hoses and electric cables and put them on the ma-chine.

- Check whether all hydraulic hoses and electric cables are uncoupled andafter that drive away from the parked Solitair carefully.

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The over flow valve (V1) is an ad-justable pressure control valve.Before mounting or dismounting,the adjuster knob (V2) must bescrewed in fully, with too low ad-justment of the pressure it is notpossible to lift the Solitair also theSolitair can sag uncontrolledwhen operating the correspondingspool valve!

• Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as well asto the Instructions ’Mounted Implements’ and ’Hydraulic As-sembly’!

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6.3 Coupling and Uncoupling

6.3.1 Coupling

The Solitair 9 with chassis (FG0) and pole (Z0) may only be coupled to a dou-ble lashing drawbar or a suitable drawbar eye.

- Drive with the tractor to the Solitair until the drawbar is in line the drawbareye (Z1).

- Connect hydraulic pipes and electric pipes.- The pressure pipe of the hydraulic motor must be connected to a single

acting tractor spool valve and the return pipe connected to a pressurelessreturn connection of the tractor.

- It must be ensured that the return of the oil out of the return pipe occurswithout pressure in all working situations. Further information about theconnection of the hydraulic hoses can be learned from the section „Re-quired spool valves“.



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- Operate the hydraulic ram(W6) of the hydraulic coulterlifting device carefully, to adjustthe drawbar eye (Z1) in heightso that it can be connected tothe double lashing drawbar bymeans of the coupling pins.

- After coupling, secure the cou-pling pin.

- Lift the coulter bar (AS2) a littleto unload the stands (AS3).

- Move stands (AS3) upwards and secure.

6.3.2 Uncoupling- The Solitair with chassis (FG0) and pole (Z0) may only be uncoupled with

lowered and supported coulter bar (AS2), and that only on firm and levelground. Before uncoupling, the hopper must be emptied. By means ofchocks the chassis must be secured against rolling away.

- With lifted coulter bar (AS2) pull out the stands (AS3) downwards and se-cure. They must be in a deeper position than the lower edge of the doubledisc coulters (D4).

- Lower coulter bar (AS2) until the stands touch the ground. By means of thehydraulic rams (W6) of the coulter lifting device the pole (Z0) with drawbareye will be moved downwards until the drawbar eye is unloaded.

- Unsecure and remove coupling pin.- Uncouple hydraulic and electric cables.

- The connection cable of the on-boards computer must be taken out of thetractor cabin and put on the seed drill Solitair.

- If the sensor of the tramline mechanism is not fitted to the sensor holder ofthe rear ground wheel, the sensor with cable must be dismounted and puton the Solitair.

• Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as well asto the Instructions 'Attached Implements'!

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7 FOLDING-IN AND -OUT THE COULTER BAR

The Solitair 9 K and Solitair 9 KAseed drills are equipped with hy-draulic folding coulter bar (AS2).Before folding, both locking pins(AS5) must be unsecured and re-moved.

The hydraulic hoses for the foldingdevice must be connected to a dou-ble acting tractor spool valve.

If a Solitair 9 is fitted to or mountedon a LEMKEN soil cultivation im-plement, the hydraulic hoses of the folding device can be connected to thehose couplings, which are equipped with red protection caps.

By means of operating the corresponding tractor spool valve the coulter bar(AS2) will be folded-in or out. The folded-in coulter bar will be locked automat-ically.

After folding-in check that the hooks (AT3) of the locking mechanism are se-cured correctly.

Before folding-out the hooks (AT3) must be unlocked by means of swingingthe lever (AT4) upwards and inwards..

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8 DOUBLE DISC COULTERS

8.1 Drilling depth

With the two adjuster screws (ZV9)the seeding depth is adjusted. It isimportant that both screws (ZV9)are adjusted by the same amount,in order to reach an even seedingdepth.

8.2 Coulter pressure

8.2.1 Single coulter pressure adjustment

Each coulter row can be adjustedindividually with regard to thecoulter pressure by means of thesingle pressure adjustment. If a reduced coulter pressure is re-quired, a rearer hole of the springadjustment (D3) will be connectedwith the fixing stud. The maximumcoulter pressure (ca. 40 daN) willbe reached when the front hole ofthe spring adjustment (D3) is connected with the fixing stud. In total fivecoulter pressure adjustments are possible.

8.2.2 Central coulter pressure adjustment

a) Central mechanic coulter pressure adjustment

For a good soil adaption of the disccoulters it is important, that the links(D0) and (D1) are nearly parallel tothe ground. Required adjustmentchanges can be carried out bymeans of the central coulter pres-sure adjustment (ZV1).

The lower the pins (ZV4) with stop(ZV2) are positioned in the holeplate, the higher the coulter pres-

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sure.

The higher the pins (ZV4) with stop (ZV2) are positioned in the hole plate, theless the coulter pressure.

It is important that both sides are adjusted equally.

The adjustment range of the central coulter pressure adjustment is limited. Intotal each disc coulter with pressure roller can swing through a range of ap-proximately 30 cm. It must be ensured that the disc coulter with pressure roll-er can always swing 10 cm up and down during work.

b) Central hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment

With the hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment the coulter pressure will beadjusted hydraulically from the tractor seat. Therewith the coulter bar framewill be adjusted in height, so that the springs of the double disc coulters willbe tensioned more or less in working position.

By means of the single pressureadjustment each spring adjustmentwill be adjusted so that the requiredcoulter pressure will be reachedand that with horizontally posi-tioned links (D0) and (D1). Duringwork the coulter pressure can bedecreased or increased by meansof moving the coulter bar frame upand down if required. It must be en-sured that the disc coulters can move at least 10 cm up and down during workwith maximum coulter pressure as well as with minimum coulter pressure.

The disc coulters cannot move upwards with the required coulter pressure

=> adjust spring adjustment (D3) shorter and position coulter bar frame in ahigher position correspondingly.

The disc coulters cannot move downwards with the required coulter pressure

=> adjust spring adjustment (D3) longer and position coulter bar frame in adeeper position correspondingly.

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c) Central hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment with coulter liftingdevice

In connection with a hydraulic coul-ter lifting device the coulter pressu-re will be adjusted centrally via theover flow valve (V1).

Adjust knob (V2) clockwise=> higher coulter pressure

Adjust knob (V2) anti-clockwise=> lower coulter pressure

After reversing on the headlands the corresponding double acting tractorspool valve or the lever of the control valve of the soil cultivation implementfor the coulter bar lifting device is set to lowering for approximately 5 seconds.

Therewith the coulter bar lowersand the springs (D2) of each coulterrow with double disc coulters (D4)and pressure rollers (D5) will bepreloaded.

It must be ensured that the links(D0) and (D1) are nearly parallel tothe ground, so that the coulters canmove at least 10 cm up and downduring work.

If after the central coulter pressure adjustment the working position is toodeep or too shallow, the link position must be corrected by means of eachspring adjustment (D3).

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8.3 Hydraulic coulter lifting device

Before driving on headlands andbefore transport the coulter bar(AS2) must be lifted completely bymeans of the hydraulic rams (W7).

After reversing on headlands thecoulter bar must be loweredagain.

Therefore the correspondingspool valve or the lever (B) of theelectro magnetic hydraulic controlmust be set to the lowering posi-tion for approximately 5 seconds.

If the soil cultivation implement is equipped with an electronic hydraulic con-trol, all lifting and lowering functions of the coulter bar will be carried throughautomatically by means of a key pressure.

The lock valve (A2) must be opened during work and closed during transport.

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9 SINGLE DISC COULTERS

9.1 Height adjustment of the coulter bar frame

By means of the pins (ZV4) and(ZV5) the frame of the coulter barmust be adjusted in height so thatthe distance between frame andground amounts 35 cm +/- 5 cm inworking position.

9.2 Drilling depth

The working depth of the single disc coulters (ES) will be adjusted by meansof increasing or decreasing the coulter pressure.

The coulter pressure will either be adjusted by means of the adjuster screw(ZV9) or the hydraulic ram.

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10 ADJUSTMENTS / OPERATION

10.1 Seeding shafts

The seeding shafts (S8) are equipped with 7 seed wheels for each dosageunit (S0), and that with two fine seed wheels (S1), two narrow seed wheels(S2) and three wide seed wheels (S3).

Between each seed wheel a separation plate (not shown) is provided. Theyensure that each seed wheel works independently from each other. Betweenthe fine seed wheels no separation plate is fitted.

The seed wheels can be switched on or off separately.

Before the calibration test the seeding shaft must be adjusted in accordanceto the seed table by switching on or off the seed wheels.

Switching on or off the seed wheels

Switching the seed wheels on or offwill be carried through by means ofthe stop screws (S4) being insidethe seed wheels.

After the protection cover has beenremoved and each seeding shaft(S8) has been turned until the stopscrew can be reached easily, theycan be screwed in or -out either bya 8 mm spanner or a 3 mm hexa-gon socket.

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The seeding shaft can be turned by a 17 mm spanner. Therefore the freeends of the seeding shafts are equipped with a corresponding profile.

a) Switching on the seed wheels

Switching on the seed wheels is done by means of screwing in the stop screw(S4).

When screwing in the stop screws (S4) it must be ensured that they engageexactly in the groove (S7) of the seeding shaft axle (S8) and that the screwsare within the seed wheel circumference.

WARNING! The hexagon screw must be screwed in so that it is within theseed wheel circumference, but is not forced to the seed wheelaxle (S8). Too much force causes a deforming of the seed wheeland therefore inaccuracy when seeding or damage of the seedwheels.

Seed wheel switched on! Seed wheel switched off!

f) Switching off the seed wheel

Switching off the seed wheels is done by means of screwing out the stopscrew (S4) until the screw touches the stop plate (S6).

WARNING! The stop screw should not be screwed too far out of the base(S5), otherwise it can fall out.

After each switching on or off of the seed wheels a new calibration test mustbe carried through.

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10.2 Seed table

for the seed drill Solitair with electric motor fitted in front

* Switch off fine seed wheels

** Switch off the half seed wheels, when peas or beans can squeeze inside.

*** Soil flap position 3 must be chosen with fine peas.

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10.3 Slide plates

During operation all slide plates(S10) must be fully opened.

If necessary the seed flow from thehopper to the metering units can bestopped by means of one or moreslide plates (S10).

As an option the slide plates can beoperated via an electrical motor(T5) from the tractor seat if re-quired.

10.4 Bottom flaps

The bottom flaps (S14) are adjus-ted with the lever (S13) in relationto the seed table.

10.5 Emptying the hopper

10.5.1 Emptying flaps

The hopper can be emptied easily by means of opening the emptying flaps(S9). Before opening the emptying flaps, the calibration tray must be positio-ned below the dosage units (S0).

opened emptying flap closed emptying flap

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10.5.2 Emptying via the distributor

After removing the threaded cover(X0) an adapter with hose can beconnected to the distributor (X1). Viathis adaptor the hopper can be emp-tied pneumatically by the air fan. If re-quired the hopper can be emptied viaone or more distributors. Thereforethe stop slides of the unused dosageunits (S0) should be closed and afterthat the bottom flap by means of mo-ving the bottom flap lever (S13) to therear, completely opened.

The seed which is left in the unused dosage units will be emptied via the em-ptying flaps (S9) into the calibration tray.

WARNING! Ensure that the emptying flaps are closed again, the bottom flapsare set in the required position, the slide plates opened fullyagain, the connection pipe is disconnected and the threaded co-ver (X0) fitted again afterwards.

• Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as wellas to the Instructions „Maintenance“!

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10.6 Cleaning the dosage units

The dosage units (S0) must becleaned regularly, with rape seed atleast once a day.

Therefore the slide plates (S10)must be closed, the calibration trayset into position and the emptyingflaps (S9) opened.

Remove protection covers (S12)and open bottom flap shaft comple-tely by means of the lever (S13).

Now the dosage units can be clea-ned.

Following this set the bottom flapshaft into the previous position,close the emptying flaps, open theslide plates, fit protection coversand finally empty and fit calibrati-on tray again

10.7 Tramline mechanism

By means of the tramline mecha-nism (F1) seeding rows will beclosed, when tramlines are made.

Via the on-board computer LH5000 the rhythm and bout can beadjusted.

See instruction book for the on-board computer LH 5000.

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10.8 Calibration test

After the seed wheels and the bottom flaps have been adjusted according tothe seed table, the calibration test can be carried through. Therefore see ope-rating instructions of the on-board computer LH 5000.

The calibration test must always be carried through, when - seed wheels have been switched on,- seed wheels have been switched off,- seed has been changed,- the bottom flap lever has been adjusted or- other important adjustments have been changed at the dosage units (S0)

or other adjustment parameters of the on-board computer.

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11 REAR GROUND WHEEL

With the rear ground wheel (A0),which must be swung-down be-fore operation in the field, the im-pulse signals will be transmittedto the on-board computer LH5000. See also the instructionbook of the on-board computerLH 5000.

With lifted coulter bar the rearground wheel must only be max.5 cm deeper than the depth con-trol wheels respectively the pres-sure rollers (D5) of the doubledisc coulters (D4).

Required adjustments will bedone by the stop bolt (A1),which will be fitted to one of theholes (A2). With this bolt also thesensor holder (A3) with sensor(A4) will be fixed. After an adjus-tment, the distance of the sensorto the wheel arm (A5) must beset to 1 mm to 3 mm again. Thewheel arm must never touch thesensor (A4)!

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12 FAN

A constant oil supply is required(approx. 30 l/min) in order to ensurea constant fan RPM. If peas orbeans are sown, the fan RPM mustbe increased.

The RPM of the fan (A8) must beadjusted by means of the controlvalve of the corresponding tractorspool valve and can be seen on thedisplay of the on-board computerLH 5000.

If the tractor has no adjustableflow control valve, the fan RPMwill be adjusted by means of theflow control valve (GB1) withwheel (GB2) of the Solitair.

Solitair 9/300 Solitair 9/400 to Solitair 9/600

Fine seed 3.000 1/min 3.200 1/min

Cereals 3.000 1/min 3.200 1/min

Peas and beans 3.300 1/min 3.500 1/min

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13 CYCLONE

The cyclone (LK3) separates thedust of the suck in air by 85 % andthrows out the dust automatically.The function of the cyclone mustbe checked regularly as follows:

Throw dust into the aspiratinghole of the cyclone (LK3). If nodust is thrown out of the automaticdust ejection (LK5), the cyclonemust be cleaned. Therefore thecover (LK6) with hose (LK7) mustbe removed after loosening the clams (LK8). After cleaning the cover must befixed again by mean of the clams (LK8).

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14 SWITCH OFF WIDTH SECTIONS

Depending on the working width ofthe Solitair, dosage units can beswitched off by means of closingthe slides plates (S10).

With the electric width switch off de-vice, electric motors are providedabove the slide plates (S10). Theywill be operated by the switch (T2).

These switches (T2) are providedat the tractor mounting set abovethe on-board computer LH 5000.

WARNING! If one or more slideplates have been clo-sed, e.g. for the firsttrack with straighttramline method B, allclosed slide platesmust be openedagain for the nexttrack.

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15 SCRAPER

The double disc coulters (D4) areequipped with self-adjustable scra-pers (D7). They must be replacedafter wear. After wear the scrapersmust be replaced. Each scraper ispinned up to the holder (D8).

16 DISTRIBUTOR

The distributors (X1) are providedwith distributor heads (X0) withthread, which enable a simplecheck of the distributor. If required, some exits of the distri-butor can be closed by means ofplugs.

Therefore the distributor heads (X0)must be removed and the plugs putin those exits which should beclosed. After that screw on distribu-tor heads again. The plugs must beremoved, when all exits should be used again.

17 HOPPER

For filling the hopper the cover must be swung up forwards. In total dependingon the type and working width up to 1.100, 1.500, 1.850 or 2.300 l can be filledin.

For closing the cover it must be folded-down manually and secured by meansof the rubber fixing.

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18 AGITATOR SHAFT

In some instances, for example rape, the agitator shaft (R1) must be discon-nected by means of pulling out the securing pin (R2) out of the drive gearwheel (R3).

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19 TRACK MARKERS


The track markers (SP1) are equipped to the soil cultivation implement asstandard.

In connection with a chassis (FG0) or a chassis with pole the track markerswill be fitted to the chassis.

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19.2 Track marker operation

Before operating the track markers, they must be unlocked and adjusted.

The track markers must be adjusted to the middle of the tractor track and thataccording to the following table.

After loosening the clamp screw(SP6) the length of the track markerarm (SP7) and the angle of thetrack marker discs (SP8) can be ad-justed.

After the adjustment the correspon-ding clamp screw (SP6) will be tigh-tened again carefully.

For transport, the track markerarms (SP7) must be folded-in by

Track marker locked. The pin (SP3) is fitted to the hole (SP4)

Track marker unlocked.The pin (SP3) is fitted to the hole (SP2).

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means of the hydraulic rams (SP5) and secured.

The track markers are protected against overload by means of a shear bolts(SP0).

• Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as well asto the Instructions „Hydraulic Assembly“!

Solitair Distance from the centre of the seed drill to the track groove

Distance from the outer seeding coulter

9/300 300 cm 150 cm + 1/2 row distance9/400 400 cm 200 cm + 1/2 row distance9/450 450 cm 225 cm + 1/2 row distance9/500 500 cm 250 cm + 1/2 row distance9/600 600 cm 300 cm + 1/2 row distance

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20 SENSORS

For the control of the Solitair sensors are provided. They are positioned at theE-motor for the RPM control, at the rear ground wheel axle for the waymeasuring, at the rear ground wheel bracket for tramlining, at the seedingshafts for their control and at the fan for the control of the fan RPM.

All these sensors are identical and interchangeable (sensor INS-M12x1x45IF 5997, part No.: 573 4366).

The sensors must be adjusted in a distance of 2 mm to the pulse wheel or thepulse generator and that with a tolerance of +/- 1 mm.

One further sensor is provided inside the hopper for controlling the seed level(seed level sensor KN5106 part No.: 573 4379).

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21 HARROWS

21.1 Single harrows

The single harrows (E1) will be fit-ted to the wheel stalks of the reardepth control wheels.

After loosening the bolts (E2), theworking depth can be adjusted se-parately. They should be adjustedso deep that the seed will be cove-red with soil sufficiently.

21.2 S-harrow

The S-harrow will be screwed tothe carrier (E3) respectively thecoulter bar. The harrow positionwill be adjusted by means of thepins (E4) and (E5).

The harrow tines (E6) should beset a little bit deeper at the rearthan in front during work. Due tothat it will be avoided that the har-row tines will wear first in front andthe rear tine ends (E7) fall off.

By means of turning the spring(E8) the harrow pressure will beadjusted:

Higher harrow pressure => Turnspring clockwise

Lower harrow pressure => Turnspring anti-clockwise

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The nut (E9) must be tightened somuch that the spring (E8) is secu-red against unintentional adjus-ting, but a manual adjustment ispossible.

ATTENTION! Before each trans-port, the S-harrowsmust be folded-inand secured, in or-der to prevent inju-ry. Worn harrowtines, which showsharp points poin-ting rearwards, only, must be covered by a transport safety de-vice.

21.3 Hydraulic harrow lifting device

If desired a hydraulic harrow liftingdevice with hydraulic rams (E10)is available.

Via the hydraulic rams (E10) theS-harrow can always be lifted,when it is required to work withoutharrow.

The S-harrows without harrow lif-ting device can be equipped sup-plementary with the hydraulicrams (E10). For fitting the hydraulic rams use holes (E11).

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22 PRE-EMERGENCE MARKERS


As pre-emergence markers different hollow disc units are available, whichwill be fitted to the wheel arm of the depth control wheel as well as to the fra-me of the coulter bar.

The oil supply to the hydraulic ram takes place via the oil supply to the hy-draulic motor of the fan.

22.2 Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, double acting

The carriers (M1) of the hollowdiscs (M2) will be fitted to thewheel stalk of the depth controlwheels. The hollow discs will belowered by means of the hydraulicrams (M3), when a tramlineshould be made. Via the on-boardcomputer LH 5000 the desiredrhythm and via the clamp screwthe desired depth of the markinggrooves will be adjusted.

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22.3 Pre-emergence markers - hydraulic, single acting

The hollow discs (M7) can exactlybe adjusted to the track measure-ment of the following tractor.Therefore the brackets of the unitswill be moved to the desired trackmeasurement.

Also after loosening the clampscrew (M8), the hollow discs canbe adjusted to the desired trackmeasurement. By means of tur-ning the axle (M9) the angle of thehollow discs (M7) can be adjustedas desired. After the adjustment, tighten clamp screw (M8) carefully again.

22.4 Depth of the marking groove

By means of turning the spring(M11) the depth of the markinggroove can be pre-adjusted.

Turning the spring clockwise=> deeper marking grooves

Turning the spring anti-clockwise=> shallower marking groove

By means of the bolt (M12) thebrake discs (M13) will be pressedagainst the spring, so that the po-sition of the spring cannot changeunintentionally, but still can be ad-justed manually.

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23 CHASSIS

If it is required to fit the Solitair 9 toa three point linkage, the seed drillmust be equipped with a chassis(FG0).

Before fitting, the chassis must beconnected to the three point link-age of the tractor or the soil culti-vation implement or to thedrawbar of the tractor.

The stands (FG1) will be required,when the chassis will be parked without mounted Solitair. When the chassiswith pole without mounted Solitair should be parked, the pole must be sup-ported (e.g. by means of a block), so that the wheel of the chassis cannot lift.When the Solitair is mounted on the chassis, the rear stand must be set in po-sition, before the chassis will be detached or uncoupled. See sections „At-taching and Detaching“.

24 TRACK LOOSENER

Track looseners (L1) are avail-able, which loosen the track with-out moving the soil laterally.

They are bolted to the coulter baror at the front of the chassis(FG0).

The working depth adjustment willbe done by means of a pin adjust-ment (L2).

• Read and adhere to the 'General Safety Instructions’!

• Before transport, the track looseners must be dismounted andput in the hopper or in the tractor cabin!

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25 SEEDING PIPE CONTROL SYSTEMS

By means of the seeding pipe control systems, either the seeding pipes(seeding pipe control, complete), the seeding pipes of the tramlines (tramlinecontrol) or one seeding pipe per distributor (distributor control) will be con-trolled by sensor units during work. If there is a clogging or no seed will besupplied through the pipe, an alarm will be indicated at an indication box con-cerned.

Further information can be learned from the corresponding operating instruc-tions of the seeding pipe control KFÜ.

26 TYRES

The minimum and maximum allowed operation pressure of the tyres can befound in the following table:

WARNING! THE AIR PRESSURE MUST BE CHECKED REGULARLY!

The stated maximum allowed air pressure value must never be exceeded!The minimum allowed air pressure value must never be lower, in order to pre-vent overloads and damage at the tyres!

• Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as well asto the Instructions ’Tyres’!

Description Profile Ply-rating (PR)

min. allowed air pressure (bar)

max. allowed air pressure (bar)

550/60-22.5 T 404 12 2,0 2,9400/60-15.5 T 404 8 2,2 2,911.5/80-15.3 AW 10 2,0 4,6

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27 WORKING SPOT LIGHTS

The working spot lights (EL) will be switched on and off by means of theswitch (EL2).

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28 COLLECTING BOX

The collecting box (EL5) with alu-minium housing contains sevenflat fuses and the tractor mountingset (EL6) one visible type fuse.The complete system will be con-nected to the tractor battery viathe connection cable and securedby via a 25 A flat fuse.

The following drawing shows thecorresponding part numbers.

The following connection plan can be found on the inside of the cover of thecollecting box.

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References: connecting plan (X1)TBA = Motor for slide plateGebläse = FanTank = HopperWelle = Seeding shaftGasse = TramlineRad = WheelFG rechts = Tramline right FG links = Tramline left

Plan of terminal connections

If no switch is fitted at the collect-ing box, a bridge (EL7) must beplugged in. Otherwise the tramlineswitch keeps inactive.

Sensor pin Seeding shaft

(shaft)

Rear ground wheel

(wheel)

Fan Hopper Motor Track

1 (12V) 2 3 6 5 4 1

3 (GND) 8 9 12 11 10 7

4 (Signal) 18 19 22 21 20 17

Tramline motors left right

YE-BN 16

WH-YE 15

BN-GN 14

WH-GN 13

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29 DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS

The transport height and width regulations must be adhered to. The regulati-ons and laws concerned must be abided by. If it is required to drive on publicroads with this implement, warning boards and lighting equipment must be fit-ted to this machine.

Before transport, it must be checked, whether the locking device of the soilcultivation implement and the coulter bar are in locking position and all pro-tection devices are fitted.

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(without chassis / with standard equipment / with 12,5 cm row distance)

Solitair 9 300 400 450

Number of coulters / row distance ca. cm

24 / 12,5 32 / 12,5 36 / 12,5

Hopper capacity ca. l 1.100 1.500 1.850

Fan RPM 1/min 3.000 3.300 3.300

Fan RPM 1/minwith peas and beans

3.200 3.500 3.500

Distributor / Exits per dis-tributor

2 / 12 4 / 8 4 / 9

Tramline width in cm 37,5 37,5 37,5

Weight in kg 1.050 1.150 1.230

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Solitair 9 400 K 450 K 500 K 600 K


32 / 12,5 36 / 12,5 40 / 12,5 48 /12,5

Hopper capacity ca. l 1.500 1.850 1.850 1.850

Fan RPM 1/min 3.300 3.300 3.300 3.300


3.500 3.500 3.500 3.500


4 / 8 4 / 9 4 / 10 4 / 12

Tramline width in cm 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5

Weight in kg 1.200 1.280 1.360 1.520

Solitair 9 400 KA 450 KA 500 KA 600 KA


32 / 12,5 36 / 12,5 40 / 12,5 48 /12,5

Hopper capacity ca. l 2.300 2.300 2.300 2.300

Fan RPM 1/min 3.300 3.300 3.300 3.300


3.500 3.500 3.500 3.500


4 / 8 4 / 9 4 / 10 4 / 12

Tramline width in cm 37,5 37,5 37,5 37,5

Weight in kg 1.280 1.370 1.510 1.690

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31 SPARE PARTS

Part No. Description Dimension301 0133 Set screw M6x25-DIN915-A2301 0134 Hexagon bolt M6x22,5 A2 Zapf.301 1710 Flat screw M10x40-8.8 DIN603 Zn301 1714 Flat screw M10x50-4.6 DIN603 Zn 301 3348 Hexagon bolt M12x40-8.8 DIN931 Zn301 3380 Hexagon bolt M12x50-8.8 DIN931 Zn301 3381 Hexagon bolt M12LHx50-8.8 DIN931Zn

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Part No. Description Dimension301 3425 Hexagon bolt M12x80xb15-10.9 Zn301 3470 Hexagon bolt M12x105xb15-10.9 Zn303 0933 Counter nut DIN985-NM10-8 Zn303 0934 Counter nut DIN985-NM12-8 Zn303 0944 Counter nut DIN985-NM12LH-8 Zn305 6378 Washer D65/20x0,5 VA305 6379 Washer D65/20x1 VA305 8578 Washer D13/40x0,5 VA305 8582 Washer 13/32x1,25 St-Zn311 7628 Linch pin 5x25 DIN94-St Zn311 9565 Pin 4,5315 8008 Rivet 6x12 DIN660-St-Zn317 3299 Bushing D16,05/20x10 Cf53317 3301 Expansion bushing EG12/16x8 -DIN1498317 5263 Distance bushing 16/12x45,3 Cf53317 5264 Distance bushing 16/12x71,5 Cf53319 1126 Bearing housing D40/85/34,5x14 t3319 1127 Protection cap D52/45/12,5x11,5x2319 8563 Ball bearing D40/13x18,3323 1325 Cap M42x2 SW24 GPN735329 8503 Spring 3,2x20,2x158 90°337 4361 Flat share VS33 8x300349 0010 Disc coulter D350/70/35x3349 2026 Plastic scraper 100x3x125349 2031 Hard metal scraper 105x3x115353 7054 Harrow tine 10x990 U-20x140353 7056 Harrow tine H-D9/4x75 353 7057 Harrow tine V-D9/4x75 357 6001 Supporting roller cpl. D340/13x50375 1190 O-ring 25x3-80Shore Viton83459 4529 Camping plate 35x4x75 459 4534 Clamping plate 60x6x74 U-42x15 Zn482 1125 Adjuster plate 20x3x150 5xD13-5482 5894 Seed wheel, fine D65x10 2x6-Nocken482 5895 Seed wheel D65x12,5 8-Nocken482 5896 Seed wheel D65x29,5 8-Nocken482 6002 Seed wheel D30x250x225-R181482 6022 Link 30x8x280,5 2xZ12581 8526 Bottom flaps 32,5x85582 1125 Adjuster wire with spring 90° Solitair582 6011 Covering plate with plastic scraper582 6028 Disc coulter D350 stop A

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32 MAINTENANCE

32.1 Lubrication

All lubrication points must be greased according to the following table:

The chains of the seeding shaft- and agitator shaft drives must be oiled every50 hours of use.

32.2 Bolts

All nuts and bolts must be tightened after the first few hours of use, at leastwithin the first 8 hours and checked, and tightened if necessary. At least every50 hours all bolts must be checked and tightened if necessary and securedwith Loctite.

32.3 Hydraulic hoses

Regularly check the hydraulic hoses with regard to damage and leaks. Re-place any that are defective. All hydraulic hoses must be exchanged after 6years. Use genuine replacement parts, only.

32.4 Seed wheels and bottom flaps

Before the winter break or before longer parking times, the Solitair must beemptied, cleaned and the bottom flaps completely opened, to avoid damageby mice.

Lubrication table Every 50

hours of use

Every 100

hours of use

After each cleaning

with a high pressure washer

Before the win-ter bra-

ke

After the winter brake

Pivots of the links of the double disc coulters

x x

Folding pivots of the coulter bar (2x)

x x x x

Folding pivots of the markers (4x)

x x x x

Bearings of the marker discs (2x)

x x

Coulter lifting device, hydraulic rams (4x)

x x x

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32.5 Disc coulters and pressure rollersAll bright areas of the disc coulters must be greased, in order to avoid rust for-mation. Worn disc coulters and scrapers must be replaced in time, so that the carryingparts will not be damaged. Use only genuine Lemken spare parts!

32.6 Cleaning with pressure washerWhen cleaning the implement with a pressure washer, it must be ensured thatno water runs into the electronic parts. Also it must be avoided that the nozzleis directed on to the bearings of the folding device of the coulter bar, thecoulters and rollers.

32.7 CycloneThe cyclone separates the dust from the in taken air by 85 % automatically.The function of the cyclone must be checked regularly. (see section „Cy-clone“).

32.8 Air tubeThe air tube must be checked andcleaned before and after the sea-son. Therefore the cover (X5)must be removed and the interiorspace of the air tube cleaned. Af-terwards fit the cover (X5) again.

32.9 End stopThe end stops (X7) of a Solitairbeing mounted on a folding andmounted soil cultivation implement must be checked regularly with regard totheir function. The bolts (X8) must be checked and tightened if necessary

IMPORTANT: Do not clean this implement with a Pressure Washer duringthe first 6 weeks. After this time a minimum nozzle distance of60 cm must be observed with a maximum 100 bar pressureand 50° C temperature.

• Read and adhere to the General Safety Instructions as well asto the Instructions ’Maintenance’!

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33 NOISE, AIRBORNE SOUND

The noise level of the LEMKEN Solitair 12 K is between 90 and 95 dBA duringwork. Close the tractor cabin or use ear defenders during work.

34 NOTES

As the version of equipment is depending from the order, the equipment ofyour implement and its description concerned may deviate in some cases. Toensure a continuously updating of the technical features, we reserve the rightto modify the design, equipment and technique.

35 PRODUCT REGISTRATION / GUARANTEE

We would like to point out that the guarantee period starts, only when thecompletely filled-in and signed product registration has been returned to us .

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INDEX

Aagitator shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53attaching to the three point linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bbottom flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 44

Ccentral coulter pressure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33coulter pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33cyclone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Ddetaching from the three point linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24disc coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19dismounting from a mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement . . . . . . 27dismounting from a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement . . 31distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52double disc coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36drilling depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ffan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49fan RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 49folding-in and -out the coulter bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Hheight adjustment of the coulter bar frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52hose marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17hydraulic coulter lifting device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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hydraulic harrow lifting device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Llift rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mminimum axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16minimum front ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16mounting on a mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement . . . . . . . . . . 25mounting on a semi-mounted LEMKEN soil cultivation implement . . . . . . 29

Ppole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17pre-emergence markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60pressure load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19pressure roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rrear ground wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 48

Ssafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52seed table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43seed wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41seeding pipe control systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63seeding shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 41seeding shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 57S-harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58single coulter pressure adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36single disc coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40single harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58slide plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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spool valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14stop slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19switch off width sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Ttechnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67track markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 54tractor drawbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Uuncoupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Wwarning stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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EC Certificate of Conformityconforming to EEC Directions 89/392

EF-overensstemmelseserklaering i henhold til EF-direktiv 89/392/EØF

Certificato Di Conformita' Comunitario rispondente alla normativa CEE 89/392 Comunità Economica Europea

We, Lemken GmbH & Co. KGVi, Weseler Str. 5Moi, D-46519 Alpen,

declare in sole responsibility, that the producterklaerer som eneansvarlig, at produktet,dichiariano sotto la nostra piena responsabilità che il prodotto

LEMKEN Solitair 9, -9 K and -9 KA ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make, model / maerke, type / marca, tipo) (No.)

to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic safety and health requirements of EECDirections 89/392.som denne erklaering vedrører, overholder de grundlaeggende sikkerheds- og sundhedskravI EF-directiv 89/392/EØF samt.cui la presente dichiarazione si riferisce, risponde alla normativa CEE/392 in materia di sicu-rezza e sanità.

To effect correct application of the safety and health requirements stated in the EEC Directions,the following standards and/or technical specifications were consulted:Til gennemførelse af de I EF-direktivet naevnte sikkerheds- og sundhedskrav er følgende stan-darder og/eller tekniske specifikationer anvendt:Per un'appropriato riscontro nell'ambito della normativa CEE delle norme die sicurezza e sa-nitarie sopra citate, è staté consultate le seguenti norme e/o specificache technicache:

EN 292 - 1 (11.91), EN 292 - 2 (11.91).

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(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other EEC Directions / titel og/eller nummer samt udgivelsesdato pa standardenerne og/ellerdende tekniske specifikationer / titolo e/o numero, data di promulgazione delle norme e/o specificache tecnicache.)

Alpen, den ___________________________(Place and date of issue / Sted og dato / (Name of authorized person / Bemyndigedes navn/ Luogo et data del rilascio) nome dell'incaricato)

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