Lemken Mounted Reversible Ploughs D30/60C & D30/90C Operating Instructions & Parts List Manual (PDF)

This comprehensive manual covers the operation, setup, maintenance, and spare parts for the Lemken D30/60C and D30/90C Mounted Reversible Ploughs. Produced by Colchester Tillage Ltd., this detailed guide is essential for anyone operating, servicing, or restoring these versatile mounted ploughs. Whether you're a farmer, contractor, or mechanic, this manual provides the clear and precise information needed to keep your equipment running efficiently and effectively.

What This Manual Is For

This is the official operating instructions and parts list for the Lemken D30/60C and D30/90C mounted reversible ploughs. It is designed to assist users with the correct setup, alignment, maintenance, and conversion of these ploughs to suit a wide range of soil conditions and tractor types. The manual is suitable for both 2-furrow and 3-furrow configurations.

Covered Models

• Lemken D30/60C Mounted Reversible Plough
• Lemken D30/90C Mounted Reversible Plough

Who This Manual Is For

• Farmers looking to optimise ploughing performance
• Mechanics servicing Lemken equipment
• Contractors working across varied soil types and field conditions
• Restorers of classic Lemken agricultural machinery

What You'll Learn

• How to properly prepare your tractor for use with the plough (tyres, weights, wheel track, lift rods, and top link setup)
• Correct procedures for attaching the plough to different tractor types
• How to operate both manual and automatic turnover mechanisms
• Preliminary settings for optimal performance, including body pitch, heel alignment, coulter depth, and skimmer setup
• Precise plough alignment and wheel track configurations for various accessories
• Adjustments in work for angle, depth, furrow width, skimmers, and breast tails

Accessories and Optional Equipment Covered

• Land wheels
• Quick entry attachments for improved ground penetration
• Offset and in-line disc assemblies
• Subsoilers for deep soil breaking

Conversions and Customisations

• Instructions for converting a 3-furrow plough to a 2-furrow configuration
• How to add a third furrow to a basic 2-furrow plough

Maintenance Guidance

The manual includes detailed maintenance instructions, including lubrication points, nut and bolt checks, preservation methods for long-term storage, and servicing of earthwearing parts. Special attention is given to landslides, shares, and mouldboards, with guidance on reversing, regrinding, and re-blading depending on the plough type (semi-digger, general purpose, LWS).

Spare Parts List

Fully illustrated and indexed parts list for:

• Main frame assembly
• Headstock with automatic turnover mechanism
• Beam assembly
• Quick entry attachment
• Subsoiler and disc assemblies
• General components for LWU bodies

Each section includes part numbers, descriptions, and quantities per unit, making this manual invaluable for sourcing replacements or understanding component layout.

Operating Tips

Practical field recommendations are provided, including the correct angle and pitch settings to reduce wear and tear, optimise fuel efficiency, and produce a clean, level furrow. You'll also find specific advice on:

• Using the plough on hilly terrain
• Maintaining alignment when using additional attachments
• Adapting to soft or stony ground

Why This Manual Matters

Owning the right documentation for your Lemken plough is essential for both effective operation and value retention. This manual ensures you can keep your equipment in peak condition, avoid costly mistakes, and understand the full capability of your machine.

This is a scanned PDF copy of the original manual. It will be delivered instantly by email after purchase. No physical item will be shipped.