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The change of planting spacing begins with the
removal of the side shield (1) and loosening
three M8x20 bolts (3) fastening the roller
tensioner (2), which will allow to remove the
drive chain (4) from the upper gear wheel (5).
Then the replaceable gear wheel can be freely
removed from the upper drive roller.
Additional replaceable gear wheels (6) are
mounted on a special pin under a small side
shield.
In order to uninstall the gear wheel (1) with the
Taper Lock sleeve (2) from the upper roller,
unscrew the clamping screws (3) from the
sleeve. Then one of the screws (3) is screwed
into the hole intended for uninstallation of the
sleeve (4) from the gear wheel. When the screw
is screwed into the hole (4), the sleeve will
expand and it will be possible to slide the gear
wheel down from the Taper Lock sleeve. First,
the sleeve is uninstalled from the roller and then
the gear wheel is removed.
The wheel installation sequence is opposite to uninstallation, i.e. first the gear wheel is put
onto the roller, then the appropriate Taper Lock sleeve is installed and the sleeve with the
gear wheel is screwed with the use of clamping screws. After that the chain is installed
paying special attention that the upper and lower gear wheels are in the same plane, then the
chain should be tensioned by adjusting the tensioner and tightening the set screws. After
tensioning the chain with the tensioner, it is absolutely necessary to install the side shield of
the drive gear.
WARNING
After performing maintenance and adjustment, the shields must be
UNCONDITIONALLY
installed.
Operation without the shields is
ABSOLUTELY
prohibited.
4.8. Operation with the planter
The field intended for planting vegetables should be prepared according to
agrotechnical requirements, after plowing the furrows should be leveled. The surface of the
field should be even and free of weeds, because the remains of plant remnants clog the
markers and the leveling roller. It is important that the soil moisture is optimal for seed
emergence, i.e. approx. 15%. During operation the properly mounted and adjusted conveyor
planter should be moving evenly behind the tractor and keep equal operation depth along the
whole operation width. While planting, maintain a constant speed.
Planting in the first ridges should be performed as carefully as possible, since the
accuracy of performing further ridges and the ease of conducting further care treatments and
mechanical harvesting depend on them. When the markers or the ridging roller are clogged,
stop the tractor and then raise and lower the planter on the tractor hydraulic lift.
CAUTION
It is inadmissible to leave the planter on the slope or other terrain slope without securing it against
automatic rolling down.
