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3.12 SEED DISCHARGE FROM THE HOPPER
Proceed as follows to discharge the seeds from the hopper:
- Extract the lock pin (A Fig. 39) and, using the handle, move the
bush housing in the direction of the arrow.
- Release the seed-test trays (Fig. 40) and position them beneath
the seed discharge mouths.
- for large quantities, it is advisable to use the crank on the gear
shift to rotate the agitator shaft to better control seed fl ow into
the bins. To empty small amounts of seed, shift the doser lever
beyond position 9 (Fig. 41).
- After seed discharge has been completed, return the trays, rack,
and dosage adjustment lever to their initial work positions.
3.13 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.
- every now and then check that the coulters are not blocked with
vegetable residues or clogged with soil that retains the seeds.
- 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 ori-
ginal 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 cultiva-
tion 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.
- Make sure that no foreign material (rope, sack paper) enters
the storage tank when seed is being loaded.
The seeder can transport treated chemical substances toge-
ther with the seed. Do not allow children, people, pets to come
near the seeding machine.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
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USE AND MAINTENANCE
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fi g. 40
fi g. 41
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Keep away from the seed storage tank and refrain from at-
tempting to open it when the seeder is working or about to
begin working (6 Fig. 3).
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ATTENTION
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cod. G19502553