Distribution Of Chemical Products; During Seeding; The End Of Operation; Daily Rest Period - GASPARDO MTE Empleo Y Mantenimiento

4.5 DISTRIBUTION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

- Hoppers and tanks can be fi lled by hand or using a lifter with a
capacity of at least 200 kg, which must be regularly approved by
the relative authorities.
- When fi lling the fertilizer and insecticide hoppers, be careful that
foreign bodies do not enter (string, bag paper, etc.).
- Set the quantity to distribute following the information given in the
table (the values given in the table are a rough guide only).
- Adjust the working depth and the distance of the fertilizer place-
ment units from the sowing row, carefully following the specifi c
agronomic instructions of each crop.

4.6 DURING SEEDING

- At the end of each run, while reversing, always keep the power
take-off running at suffi cient revs. per minute to ensure that the
seeds remain attached to the distributor plates.
- During seeding check the seed distribution frequently and, if
irregular, adjust the selector.
- If there is a loss or decrease of suction, check that the pipes are
not damaged or clogged; if so, replace or clean them, checking
the aspirator belt also.
- During seed drilling, periodically check the pressure of the tyres
in accordance with the values shown in the "TECHNICAL DATA"
table. Flat tyres cause irregular seed planting.
- The shape, dimensions and material of the drive shaft ela-
stic pins have been selected for reasons of safety. The use
of non-original or more resistant pins could cause serious
dam- age to the seeding machine.
- Start the power take-off gradually; sudden movements are
harmful to the aspirator belt.
- Avoid curves with the machine grounded, and do not work
in reverse. Always lift it when changing direction or rever-
sing.
- Do not work with the power take-off synchronized with the
wheels.
- Do not exeed the number of revolutions per minute indicated
on the power take-off.
- Never push the tractor to maximum revs.
- Maintain a seed planting speed that is compatible with the
type and preparation of the soil in order to avoid breakages
or damage.
- Low the seeding machine while the tractor is moving so as
not to clog or damage the coulter parts. For the same reason
it is unadvisable to manoeuvre in reverse with the seeder
lowered.
- When fi lling the seed, fertilizer and insecticide hoppers, en-
sure that no foreign bodies (string, paper, etc.) enter them.
The seeding machine can transport chemical substances.
Do not allow children, people, pets to come near the seeding
machine.
Do not place any bags of fertilizer or any other object on the
fertilizer distributor container covers to avoid breaking them
or endangering property or persons. Load from the outer
sides of the machine.
It is forbidden to come near the containers of the chemical
substances or to open them when the seeding machine is
operating or about to operate.
cod. G19503270
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
USE AND MAINTENANCE

4.7 THE END OF OPERATION

- Disconnect the power take-off.
- Lock the row marker arms and the toolbar in transport position
with the safety bolts.
- At the end of seeding, discharge the remaining seeds through
the distributor door (Fig. 50).
- Carry out road transfers with the hoppers empty. Unscrew the
discharge pipe caps remove any residual product (1, Fig. 51)
- During road transport, observe the Highway Code in force in your
country.

4.8 DAILY REST PERIOD

- Put the support legs in the parking position (Fig. 49).
- Disconnect the cardan shaft.
- Unhook the equipment from the tractor.
- Wash the equipment with abundant water, giving special attention
to the hoppers that contained chemical substances, and then dry
it.
- On completion of the work, the hopper should be carefully clea-
ned. This particularly applies to the fertilizer hoppers. Unscrew
the discharge pipe caps remove any residual product (1, Fig.
51), take off the cleaning door (2, Fig. 51) and wash thoroughly
with water. Adhere to the ecological standards applicable for the
disposal of polluting liquids.
- Put it in a place where it will be out of the reach of unauthorized
persons.
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