Equalizer Econo 10000, Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
This document deals with technical and other information about Equalizer Econo Min-Till Tine
Seeder, which enables the user to correctly choose and apply the necessary settings for the
equipment to work effectively.
NB: Study this document carefully before attempting to use the product.
Damage is inevitable if the implement is used incorrectly.
2. HOW TO BEGIN
2.1 INTEGRATION WITH THE TRACTOR
Connect the tractor to the planter and connect the hydraulic hoses.
NOTE: Make sure the return hose of the fan motor / oil cooler is connected to the correct hydraulic
port in accordance to the tractor’s manual.
UNFOLDING THE PLANTER
1. Unfold the planter until all wheels are safely on the ground and the planter can float properly.
(Refer to page 10)
TOW-EYE SETTINGS
2. Position the planter on a level surface. Lower the planter until the points of the
shears just touch the ground. Set the draw bars tow-eye so that the front and rear shears
engage the ground simultaneously. (Refer to page: 22)
TINE PRESSURE
3. Set the tine hydraulic pressure to 8 - 9 MPa.
NOTE: The tine pressure line is linked with the lifting and lowering cylinders of the planter. Use
the selector valve to select the Tine setting to charge and activate the accumulator. (Refer to
page: 26)
FAN AND AIR PRESSURE
4. Activate the fan.
NOTE: Set the tractor's flow control valve to the fan to less than 25% of full flow, before it is
switched on. (Refer to page: 12 & 13)
5. Make sure all lids and metering units are tightly sealed, and no air leaks are
present.
6. Regulate the fan speed to create a pressure of 2 kPa on the tank registering
the lowest pressure. Make adjustments to the speed until the desired pressure is achieved,
calculated from the accompanying chart. (Refer to page 17)
TOTAL APPLICATION
QUANTITY KG / HA ALL
FERTILIZERS COMBINED
AIR PRESSURE IN THE TANK
REGISTERING THE LOWEST
READING
5-50 kg/ha 1.5 kPa
50-125 kg/ha 1.5 – 2.0 kPa
125-200 kg/ha 2.0 – 2.8 kPa
200-275 kg/ha 2.8 – 3.5 kPa
275-350 kg/ha 3.5 – 4.0 kPa