Amazone KE 2501 Special, Operating Manual

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Structure and function
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5.4.2 Tooth packer roller PW

PW500

PW600
Field of application
The PW tooth packer roller is used on medium
and heavy soils.
Mode of action
The tooth packer roller compacts the soil uni-
formly over the entire working width.
Cleaning
Adjustable, carbide-coated scrapers clean the
roller.
Fig. 27
5.4.3 Wedge ring roller KW

KW520

KW580
Field of application
Use the wedge ring roller KW on medium to
heavy soils.
Mode of action
The wedge rings compact the soil in strips. In
combination with a seed drill, the seed is em-
bedded in the compacted soil. Good soil cover-
age means that more humidity is available for
germination.
The loose soil between the wedge rings is used
to close the furrows.
Cleaning
Adjustable, carbide-coated scrapers clean the
roller.
Fig. 28