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4.8 BEFORE STARTING WORK
Before starting the seeding operation grease all parts indicated by
transfer nr. 11 ('GREASE') at page 33 of this leafl et.
WARNING!
Before starting up the machine check that there are no third
parties near it. Third parties are maintenance operators,
operators, etc..
4.9 OPERATION START
IMPORTANT
For a successful seeding work it is useful to seed on a small
stretch and check that the seeds are regularly distributed in
the ground.
4.10 DURING WORK
The seeder has been studied to allow a high sowing speed, com-
patible with the type and surface of the ground.
Bear in mind that a variation in tractor speed does not lead to a
corresponding variation in seed sown per hectare.
Always work at a constant speed. Sudden changes in speed will
result in an uneven distribution of the product.
Maintain e seeding speed compatible with type and cultivation
of the soil in order to avoid breakages or damage.
At the start of each new passage, the machine travels for approx a
metre before the seeds reach the seed-planting furrow through the
delivery tubes. Vice versa, at the end of the passage, it discharges
all the seeds present in the delivery tubes. This should always be
borne in mind to obtain a good fi nal result.
Always respect the following rules for successful sowing:
- Keep the tractor hydraulic lifting unit in its lowest position.
- check that the distributors are free from foreign bodies, that may
have accidentally entered the hopper. They could compromise
regular operation.
- The form dimensions and material of the drive shaft elastic pins
have been chosen for safety. The use of pins not original or more
resistant, could cause serious damage to the seeding machine.
- Avoid curves with the machine on the ground, neither work in
reverse.
Always lift it when changing direction or reversing.
- Maintain e seeding speed compatible with type and cultivation of
the soil in order to avoid breakages or damage.
- Never lower the seeder when the tractor is not in travel in order
to prevent the clogging or damage of the seed coulters, even if
these are equipped with protections against clogging; for the
same reason, we discourage going into reverse gear when the
seeder is on the ground.
- A high seed moisture content, especially if the seed is dressed,
can cause clogging in the distribution.
- Never leave the seeds in the hopper for a long time, and, before
starting work, make sure the hopper, distributors and seed deli-
very tubes are not excessively damp.
- Make sure that no foreign material (rope, sack paper) enters the
storage tank when seed is being loaded.
cod. F07010993
USE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
CAUTION
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