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E
B
A
C
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Use and maintenance
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INFORMATION FOR USE
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Changing the transmission ratio (Rapid Shift)
Danger - Warning
Switch
off the tractor engine, remove the ignition
key, and store in a safe place to prevent an accident
during the change of the transmission ratio.
The aim of the change of the transmission ratio is to ob-
tain the required plant spacing.
See the “Adjusting the plant spacing (Rapid Shift)” chap-
ter to select the pair of pinions to be used from the range
of possible combinations.
To change the transmission ratio proceed as outlined.
1) Unscrew the knob (
A
).
2) Remove the casing (
B
).
3) Loosen the knob (
C
).
4) Push lever (
D
) to slacken the chain.
5) Move the chain (
E
) on the pair of pinions correspond-
ing to the plant spacing necessary to plant the seed-
ling.
6) Pull the lever (
D
) and tighten the chain adequately.
7) Tighten the knob (
C
).
8) Fit the casing (
B
).
9) Tighten the knob (
A
).
Night-time work or poor visibility conditions
Working at night or in poor visibility conditions increases
the risks arising from machine use; in these conditions,
proper lighting must be provided to ensure safe work.
