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CAUTION
Returns shall be performed gently with the planter raised to the transport position, with no use of
the tractor independent brake. It is necessary to keep extreme caution if there are people or items
in the range of the planter operation.
CAUTION
It is not allowed to use tractor reverse gear during work, when the machine is in the working
position. The planter shall be raised easily, without jerks or vibrations.
WARNING.
All clogging made during the planter work requiring interference in the operation shall be removed
after stopping the tractor, lowering the planter, turning off the tractor engine and pulling the
handbrake.
5. TECHNICAL OPERATION
To ensure a lasting and reliable operation of the planter, condition of screw
connections should be checked and tightened in case of loosening. After work, the planter
should be cleaned thoroughly. Worn or damaged working parts of the planter should be
exchanged following these recommendations:
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all worn elements of the planter shall be exchanged in the proper time,
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use gloves if necessary during maintenance,
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for exchange only original parts ensuring good quality shall be used, it comprises one
of conditions of keeping warranty validity.
5.1. Instructions on maintenance of the planter
Each time, after work, clean the planter thoroughly out of soil and inspect connections
of parts and units. Technical operation of the planter consists in reviewing the condition of
markers, chain conveyor with cups, drive chains wheel as well as screw and pivot
connections. All loose screw connections shall be tightened and the planter should be
lubricated in accordance with the lubrication instructions.
Warning signs and a triangular sign for low-speed vehicles shall be kept clean.
CAUTION
All maintenance shall be performed at the planter lowered onto the ground and the tractor engine
stopped.
5.2. After-seasonal maintenance of the planter
After season, the planter shall be cleaned thoroughly out of contamination and
washed. Worn or damaged working parts shall be exchanged and all loose screw
connections tightened. Loss occurred in paint coat should be cleaned and filled by covering
with a fresh layer of protective paint and then the planter shall be greased in accordance with
the lubrication instruction.
5.3. Storage of the planter
Planter should be kept under a roof on the flat, solid ground. In case of lack of a roofed
place, it is possible to keep the machine outside. After disconnecting the planter
from the
tractor, the machine should be leant on markers and road wheels.
CAUTION
The planter should be kept in a place posing no threat to people and surrounding.
During long-term storage of the machine outside, preservation of working elements
shall be repeated in case of the preservative layer rinsed.
