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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual is attached to each machine to make a user acquainted with construction,
operation and adjustment of the automatic conveyor planter. Its aim is also warning about
existing or possible threats. The manual also contains information on preparation of the
planter for operation and for transportation on public roads.
Strict compliance with recommendations included in the content of the instruction will
ensure long-term and non-failure operation and contribute to reduction of operating costs of
the machine.
Each chapter of the instruction (according to the contents) presents proper issues in
detail. If there is any unclear information for the user, they can obtain exhaustive explanation
by writing to the manufacturer’s address (the address is on the cover) – you are asked to
give: exact address of the purchaser of the machine, machine symbol, serial number, year of
production, year and number of issuing the manual.
Terms used in the manual: left side, right side, back and front
– refer to the settings of
an observer with his face turned according to the direction of the machine drive.
Warranty proceedings regulations and rights resulting from them, are given in the
warranty card, attached to each planter.
2. INTENDED USE OF THE PLANTER
Automatic conveyor planter is intended to operate exclusively in the agriculture. Using
it for other purposes shall be understood as using it against the intended use. Meeting
requirements referring to operation of the machine, its maintenance and repairs according to
recommendations of the manufacturer and strict complying to them state the condition of
using it according to the intended use.
The machine shall be employed and operated only by people acquainted with its
detailed characteristics and with procedures in the field of safety. Regulations concerning
accident prevention and occupational health and safety and also traffic regulations should be
always abided by.
Automatic potato planter S239 is a 2-row planter mounted on three-point suspension
system of the tractor. The planter should operate with tractor classes of 0.6 and higher,
equipped with
suspension system category II
and front axle standard ballasts for keeping the
required controllability factor
(
s≥ 0.2)
.
Single-row planter is designed to work with tractors
class 1N having linkage category I.
The machine is intended for planting potatoes in the well
cultivated soil on plain terrain and slopes up to 8,5
.
The planter performs all the operation connected with potato planting that is makes
furrows, plants potatoes automatically and pours it with soil forming ridges. Potatoes may be
planted in rows of 62.5 cm or 67.5 cm and 70 cm or 75 cm.
