Economy Trailing Shoe Operator s Manual & Parts list

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1 Economy Trailing Shoe Operator s Manual & Parts list Issue Date: May 2014

2 Declaration of Conformity We, Conor Engineering Ltd, of Monreagh, Tubber, Co. Clare Rep. of Ireland Declare on our sole responsibility that the product Economy Trailing Shoe Model: Serial No: Conforms with the following standard Machinery Safety EN 707:1999+A1:2009 Agricultural machinery - Slurry tankers - Safety Following the provisions of 2006/42/EC - The Machinery Directive and its amending directives Enda O Connor Dispatch date For any warranty claims to be considered, the product must be registered at with 14 days of purchase. 2

3 Introduction Congratulations. You are the owner of a Conor Economy Trailing shoe, manufactured for the professional farmer. With correct operation and adequate maintenance this machine can be used for many years. Before using the trailing shoe, please read this manual carefully. At Conor Engineering, we strive to continuously improve our products. Conor Engineering has the right to modify our products, all appearances, sizes and weights given in this manual and can be changed at any time. 3

4 Contents Page (i) Safety Instructions General safety 5 Hydraulics circuit safety 6 Slurry handling safety 6 Maintenance Safety 6 Safety stickers 7 Serial Number plate 7 (ii) Setting up your trailing shoe 8 (iii) Operation Instructions 10 (iv) Maintenance 13 (v) Troubleshooting 16 (vi) Spare Parts 6.4m Trailing Shoe 17 (vii) Spare Parts 7m Trailing Shoe 19 (viii) Hydraulic Components 21 (ix) Electrical Components 23 4

5 Safety Instructions It is of vital importance that all safety instructions are strictly adhered to at all times. Conor Engineering has done its utmost to inform the user of all the safety guidelines relevant to the operation of this machine but it is by no means exhaustive and the operator should be safety alert at all times and employ common sense when operating the economy trailing shoe. The following instructions must be strictly followed to prevent accidents and the information must be made known to all users. General safety Carefully read this operating manual before operating the machine. It s the owner s responsibility to ensure that any other operators of this machine are competent and experienced and has fully read the safety and operating instructions. The owner of the machine must ensure that only authorised persons are permitted to operate the trailing shoe. Ensure the operator is familiar with all controls and functions of the machine before use. Please observe all safety stickers on the trailing shoe. People under the age of 16 should not be allowed to operate the trailing shoe. Ensure all the guarding and protective housing is in place while the trailing shoe is operating. The installation of spurious replacement parts may have negative effect on the trailing shoes performance and therefore detrimental to the safety of the machine. Only Conor genuine spare parts should be used. All farm safety regulations, health & safety regulations and road traffic regulations must be strictly observed at all times. Before start up and operation, ensure your working area is clear of people, animals or any obstruction. The trailing shoe is designed for distribution of slurry or water and should not be used for any other purpose. Never allow people on the trailing shoe while stationary or in transit 5

6 Hydraulic Circuit Safety The hydraulic circuit operates at extremely high pressure; it could pierce the skin and cause severe injury. Hydraulic hoses need to be inspected regularly and any worn or damaged hoses need to be replaced. When connecting or disconnecting the trailing shoe pressure should be released from both sides of the system - i.e. pressure relieved from the tractor female quick release spool valve and on the male quick release hose connection. In the event of leakage in the hydraulic system stop tractor oil flow immediately. Slurry Handling Safety When working with slurry extreme caution must be taken as slurry gases can kill. Never agitate without adequate ventilation as slurry gas may linger. Keep all doors open to allow dangerous gases escape quickly. Keep all animals and people out of slatted houses when mixing slurry. Keep all children and adults clear from the any area where slurry gases maybe present. Avoid naked flames around slurry as slurry gases can be flammable. Maintenance safety Only fit genuine Conor spare parts. The fitting of spurious parts may also render the owner and user to be breach of the health & safety work regulations. As a rule, stop the engine prior to carrying out maintenance, servicing, cleaning or repair. Always remove ignition key. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any damages or injuries caused by unauthorised repair, alterations or by mishandling of the product. When carrying out maintenance it is advised to put the trailing shoe arms in the down position. This will help relieve a build-up of back pressure from the slurry when opening the macerator. Never carry out any maintenance on or open the macerator without referring to the Vogelsang macerator manual. Exercise extreme caution when servicing the macerator, turn off the tractor if removing the macerator guard. Opening the macerator incorrectly can cause irreparable damage. If removing or replacing slurry outlet hoses from macerator ensure that they are fitted back on to the same outlets, refer to Fig. 4 for the 6.4m and Fig. 5, 7m macerator on page 12/13. 6

7 Safety Stickers Pinch point where arms pivot Serial Number Plate: (If trailing shoe sold separately) 7

Setting up the Trailing Shoe Before dispatch your trailing shoe will have gone through a thorough functionality checklist. Below are the standard settings we prepare for and recommend.

8 Setting up the Trailing Shoe Before dispatch your trailing shoe will have gone through a thorough functionality checklist. Below are the standard settings we prepare for and recommend. One item that is crucial to the performance of the trailing shoe is setting up the optimum oil flow from the tractor. The absolute maximum oil flow is 75 litres per minute. If this is exceeded, it may damage the motor. As on sticker on trailing shoe from our experience we would recommend 35 litres per minute as a nominal figure. In most applications, it gives satisfactory performance. However, depending on factors such as on the liquidity or viscosity of the slurry and performance of the tractor s hydraulic pump, further adjustment may be required to get optimum performance. Inside the macerator there is a rotating drum and as it rotates it closes/opens the different slurry outlet hoses. If the drum is rotating too fast it will not allow enough pressurised slurry into the hose to give good distribution. A good test to do is a short run with the tank empty in the yard. Set the tractor engine to 1500rpm approx. and switch the macerator on. If the macerator is frequently making a single click sound, this will tell you the oil flow from the tractor is too fast and that click is making the macerator change direction of rotation too frequently. The light Macerator in Reverse on the control switch bank will flash on and off. Slow down the oil flow until this click stops. The correct operation is after the macerator is running continuously for 1 minute or if the macerator jams, it will by default automatically go into reverse. This is to prevent wear on one side of the blade and to help the macerator clear itself of any blockages. It is advised to minimise the running of the macerator when dry as the blades may suffer and wear quicker. Vogelsang recommends not running the macerator while dry for any more than 30 seconds. The correct function of the spring (TS-0184-A) is to part the grass and the slurry to fall into this divide. There should be an allowance made for sinkage due to soft ground conditions while spreading the load. The recommended setting while on a 8

9 concrete floor or a flat yard, is the bottom of the spring should be at least 2-3 (50mm-75mm) off the ground. There are 3 different height settings on the spring, this will allow different heights be achieved easily. If the height range achieved from this does not yield satisfactory results, the height range of the whole trailing shoe unit can be altered by adjusting the trailing shoe unit on the tank at different height at the rear of the tank. Rule one of adjusting any height is that the air pressure in the tanks tyres are at the correct setting. Ensure the macerator stone trap is empty of items a built up may block the macerator. Observe safety and maintenance stickers, greasing all pins and bushings, ensure all bolts are tight and all hoses are securely fastened to macerator and socks. Ensure all correct guards are on macerator. Ensure the macerator has received proper maintenance as per Vogelsang s recommendations. 9

10 Operation Instructions Use common sense and safety at all times while operating. For ease of spreading and longevity of the macerator it is recommended that the slurry is well agitated Ensure the following hoses are securely fitted into the correct hydraulic spool valves on tractor: - Single acting hose for 6 gate valve - Feed & Return hoses hydraulic diverter - Hydraulic brake hose Ensure the macerator stone trap is empty of items which may block the macerator (stones, straw, silage, other solid items which may have got into slurry tank). It is important that objects in the stone trap are emptied out as soon as possible. A buildup of items in the stone trap could damage the macerator. Please refer to Conor vacuum tank manual for correct connection, operation and maintenance of tank. Required pressure: To achieve a good average distribution, the pressure in the vacuum tank needs to be 0.2 bar. That means with low viscosity, you achieve a better average distribution with a higher flow rate. When in the field go to start position and lower trailing shoe arms. To do so ensure the 12 volt plug is correctly inserted (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 10

Flick on Power switch bank. Flick second switch to Arms (Fig. 2) and use tractor hydraulic spool valve control lever to lower. Ensure the arms are completely down. Fig.

11 Flick on Power switch bank. Flick second switch to Arms (Fig. 2) and use tractor hydraulic spool valve control lever to lower. Ensure the arms are completely down. Fig. 2 Consider all factors (Slurry thickness, ground condition, inclines in field, tractor horse power & tank volume to be spread) for appropriate gear selection and engine RPM to achieve desired slurry application. Three thousand gallons of cattle slurry per acre is recommended for application to silage ground, please check with your local farm advisory service to optimise your slurry application / acre. Put tractor into desired gear selection and hold in position Ensure the vacuum pump is in the spread setting and engage PTO in 540RPM. Raise tractor engine speed to optimum RPM Turn on Macerator, by flicking into position (Fig. 3). This will lock the arms into position. 11

Fig 3 Wait a few seconds for the pressure to build for equal application Release tractor clutch to commence driving Open 6 gate valve using single acting hydraulic spool When the tank is empty,

12 Fig 3 Wait a few seconds for the pressure to build for equal application Release tractor clutch to commence driving Open 6 gate valve using single acting hydraulic spool When the tank is empty, disengage the PTO and leave the 6 gate valve open for a minimum of 10 seconds to relieve the tank of the vacuum pressure. NEVER reverse when the arms are down and the springs are in contact with the ground Always lift the arms when turning at the headlands or taking sharp corners as this will put the springs under severe strain and may break. When tank is empty use switch bank and hydraulic control lever to raise arms into transport position and return to slurry pit / slatted tank to refill. 12

13 Maintenance See Vogelsang ExaCut operator s manual for detailed operating maintenance of macerator (included with this manual). Warning! Only carry out maintenance and repair work on the ExaCut when the PTO is switched off (or the motor of the spreading vehicle) and when the inflow and drain hoses of the hydraulic motor are depressurised (valve in floating position)! This will help relieve a build-up of back pressure from the slurry when opening the macerator. Never carry out any maintenance on or open the macerator without referring to the Vogelsang macerator manual. Exercise extreme caution when servicing the macerator particularly when removing the guard as it could cause severe injury. Check the stone trap regularly for solid items and as soon as they are detected, empty the stone trap. A build-up of items in the stone trap could damage the macerator. If removing or replacing slurry outlet hoses from macerator ensure that they are fitted back on to the same outlets, refer to Fig. 4 for the 6.4m (24 hose) and Fig. 5, 7m (30 hose) macerator Fig. 4 13

14 mod_ _48. d Fig. 5 In addition to the Vogelsang operator s manual, there is a video on Vogelsang s Youtube channel demonstrating the procedure to service the macerator. It demonstrates how to preload the excentrics with the use of four R Clips and how to successfully remove them when re assembling the macerator after service. See: 14

Lubrication points All greasing points should be greased weekly or every 50 working hours. It is critical to lubricate the macerator s before use.

15 Lubrication points All greasing points should be greased weekly or every 50 working hours. It is critical to lubricate the macerator s before use. It is equally important to grease the macerator s if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. Failure to do so could result in the macerator s components seizing up and causing irreparable damage. 15

16 Trouble shooting FAQ In general, the most common problems experienced by operator s are all linked to incorrect oil flow to the macerator or blockages. Malfunction Possible cause Action to be taken ExaCut vibrates Rotor runs too slowly Check hydraulic settings Rotor is clogged Clean macerator Ventilation is blocked Clean, use water to flush out Cutting force insufficient Liquid manure flow rate excessive Cutting knives worn Pre tensioning part defective Cutting knives do not move Rotor runs too slowly Slow down hyd. Pump Replace knives Replace pre tensioning parts Make cutting knives operational Check hydraulic settings Bad distribution Rotor speed too high or too low Pressure in tank too low Hoses mounted incorrectly Fibrous matter under cutting knife Check hydraulic settings Check vacuum pump / tank / gate valve condition See hose laying diagram in macerator manual Remove matter Only a few hoses are fed with slurry Rotor blocked Reverse rotor several times Remove blockage Check hydraulic settings Cover cannot be assembled Macerator excentrics are not preloaded Preload excentrics 16

17 Conor Trailing Shoe Spare parts 6.4m

18 Conor Trailing Shoe Spare parts 6.4m ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 TS-0400-A Trailing Shoe Main Frame Centre 1 2 TS-0250-A Trailing Shoe RHS Arm 1 3 TS-0320-A Trailing Shoe LHS Arm 1 4 HY-6250-A Hydraulic Cylinder Trailing Shoe 2 5 TS-0300-B Trailing shoe RHS assy 1 6 TS-0270-A Trailing shoe centre section 1 7 TS-0350-B Trailing shoe LHS assy 1 8 AA-0208-A D30mm X 230mm Pin Assy 2 9 AA-0209-A D25 x 78mm Pin Assy 2 10 PC-2615-A D20mm X 73mm Pin Assy 6 12 TS-0184-A Spring ec tr. shoe 560mm FS-1026-A M10 x 25mm Set Screw FS-8102-A M10 Washer FS-6101-A M10 Lock Nut TS-3200-A Exacut macerator ECL24 DN TS-0190-A Trailing Shoe Sock AA-0802-A TS Rubber Boot AA-0851-A Jubilee Clip 30mm - 45mm AA-0852-A Jubilee Clip 40mm - 60mm FS-1030-A M10 x 30mm Set Screw 8 22 AA-0030-A Chain 1/2" 20mm ID (6mtr roll) 6 Links 23 AA-0001-A D Shackle Ø16mm 4 24 AA-0803-A Layflat Hose Jamaica Blue 6" 1 25 AA-0210-A Flat head pin 25.4x96 11H 2 26 AA-0007-A Linch Pin 11mm 2 27 HY-0074-A 3/8" Dowty Washer 4 28 HY-0002-A 3/8" M-M Adaptor 4 29 AA-0853-A Hose Clip 149mm - 161mm 1 30 AA-0031-A 38mm Hose 1 31 TS-2002-A Plate for 6" Lay Flat Hose 1 35 TS-0370-A Trailing Shoe RHS Extension 6.4m 1 36 TS-0360-A Trailing Shoe LHS Extension 6.4m 1 37 AA-0021-A Rubber Buffer Cut & Tie, 50x AA-0011-A Top Link Cat. 0 (7 1/2 Tube) 2 * AA-0035-A Top Link Cat 1 (16" tube) blue 2 39 FS-1614-A M16 X 100mm Bolt 2 40 FS-1680-A M16 X 80mm Bolt 2 41 FS-8160-A M16 Washer 8 42 FS-6161-A M16 Lock Nut 4 43 FS-2060-A M20 X 60mm Bolt

Conor Trailing Shoe Spare parts 7m 18 19 20 23 8 9 21 30 2 29 23 1 5 35 4 4 34 31 27

19 Conor Trailing Shoe Spare parts 7m

20 Conor Trailing Shoe Spare parts 7 m ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 TS-0400-A Trailing Shoe Main Frame Centre 1 2 HY-6250-A Hydraulic Cylinder Trailing Shoe 2 3 AA-0208-A Ø30mm X 230mm Pin Assy 2 4 AA-0209-A D25 x 78mm Pin Assy 2 5 PC-2615-A Ø20mm X 73mm Pin Assy 6 7 FS-1026-A M10 x 25mm Set Screw 92 8 FS-8102-A M10 Washer FS-6101-A M10 Lock Nut TS-0190-A Trailing Shoe Sock AA-0802-A TS Rubber Boot AA-0851-A Jubilee Clip 30mm - 45mm AA-0852-A Jubilee Clip 40mm - 60mm FS-1030-A M10 x 30mm Set Screw 8 15 AA-0030-A Chain 1/2" 20mm ID 7 Links 16 AA-0001-A D Shackle Ø16mm 4 17 AA-0803-A Layflat hose Jamaica Blue 6" 1 18 AA-0210-A Flat head pin 25.4x96 11H 2 19 AA-0007-A Linch Pin 11mm 2 20 HY-0074-A 3/8" Dowty Washer 4 21 HY-0002-A 3/8" M-M Adaptor 4 22 AA-0853-A Hose Clip 149mm - 161mm 1 23 AA-0031-A 38mm Hose 1 24 TS-2002-A 6" Lay Flat Plate 1 26 TS-0290-B TS Outer Arm RHS 7m 1 27 TS-0280-B TS Outer Arm LHS 7m 1 28 TS-0275-A Trailing shoe centre section 7m 1 29 TS-3250-A Exacut macerator ECL30 DN TS-0390-A Trailing Shoe Extension RHS 7m 1 31 TS-0380-A Trailing Shoe Extension LHS 7m 1 32 TS-0184-A Spring ec tr. shoe 560mm AA-0021-A Rubber Buffer Cut & Tie, 50x TS-0295-A TS Outer Arm Bar RHS 7m 1 35 TS-0285-A TS Outer Arm Bar LHS 7m 1 37 FS-6161-A M16 Lock Nut 4 38 FS-8160-A M16 Washer 7 39 FS-1680-A M16 X 80mm Bolt 2 40 FS-1614-A M16 X 100mm Bolt 2 41 AA-0011-A Top Link Cat. 0 (7 1/2 Tube) 2 * AA-0035-A Top Link Cat 1 (16" tube) Blue

21 Trailing Shoe Hydraulic Circuit Macerator Forward Power Macerator Reverse T P C4 3 C P1 6 7 P2 Allen Head key visible from this side C2 C Arms

22 Trailing Shoe Hydraulic Circuit Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 TS-3200-A / TS-3250-A Macerator - 6.4m / 7m 1 2 HY-0502-A Solenoid V chest Cetop3 Tr shoe 1 3 HY-0105-A 1/2" Bulkhead M-M c/w Locknut 1 4 HY-0504-A 1/2" Check Valve 0.5 Bar 1 5 HY-0501-A T. Shoe 1/2" 6 Port Diverter Valve 1 6 HY-0040-A 1/2' Male Quick Release Coupling 2 7 HY-0076-A Dust Cover for QR 1/2" Red 1 8 HY-0075-A Dust Cover for QR 1/2" Blue 1 9 HY-6250-A Ram Trailing Shoe 2 10 HY-0503-A Pressure switch bar 1 11 HY-0008-A 1/2" - 1/2" M- M Adaptor 6 12 HY-0011-A 1/2" to 3/8"" M-M Reducer 2 13 HY-0002-A 3/8" M-M Adaptor 2 14 HY-0107-A 3/8 Male/Male 0.5mm Restrictor 2 15 HY-0056-A 3/8" M-F-M Tee Fitting 2 16 HY-0074-A 3/8" Dowty seal 4 17 HY-0049-A 1/4" M - F Adaptor 1 18 HY-0106-A 1/4" 90 M-F Fitting 1 19 HY-0007-A 1/2" Dowty Washer HY-0041-A 1/4" Dowty washer 2

23 Trailing Shoe Electrical Components

24 Trailing Shoe Electrical Components Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 AA-0431-A Retaining booth for switch 4 2 AA-0432-A Plug male trailing shoe kit 1 3 AA-0433-A Socket for tr shoe control box 1 4 AA-0429-A Switch for control box 4 5 AA-0440-A Trailing Shoe Junction box Assy 1 6 AA-0414-A Plug 12V LED wiring loom 3 7 AA-0450-A Control box for Trailing shoe 1 8 AA-0428-A Plug Solenoid RDS 2.1m cable (Pressure Switch) 1

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