Gaspardo S MARIA Series, Use And Maintenance

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
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cod. G19503220
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3.13 BEFORE STARTING WORK
IMPORTANT
Before starting, lift the supporting base elements.
Before parking the seeder, lower the supporting feet by
carrying out the operation in the reverse order.
Hopper and tank fi lling
Hoppers and tanks can be fi lled by hand or using a lifter with a
capacity of at least 200 kg, which must be regularly approved by
the relative authorities. Remember that weights of more than 25
kg must either be lifted by more than one operator or the above-
mentioned lifter must be used following the instructions included
in the relative use and maintenance manual.
WARNING
- All fertilizer spreader tank loading and unloading operations
must be carried out with the planting unit at a standstill, on
the ground, with the frame open, with the hand brake on, with
the motor switched off and the starter key removed from the
control panel. Make sure that chemicals are kept out of harm’s
way.
- All operations must be carried out by trained staff wearing
suitable protection (overalls, gloves, boots, masks etc) in a
clean, dust-free environment.
Overalls Gloves Shoes Goggles Mask
- Load from the outer sides of the machine.
- When fi lling the seed, fertilizer and insecticide hoppers,
ensure that no foreign bodies (string, paper, etc.) enter them.
- The seeding machine can transport chemical substances.
Do not allow children, people, pets to come near the seeding
machine.
IMPORTANT
For a successful seeding work it is useful to seed on a small stretch
and check that the seeds are regularly distributed in the ground.
3.14 DURING WORK
The seeder has been studied to allow a high sowing speed, com-
patible with the type and surface of the ground.
Bear in mind that a variation in tractor speed does not lead to a
corresponding variation in seed sown per hectare.
Always work at a constant speed. Sudden changes in speed may
result in an uneven distribution of the product.
CAUTION
Maintain e seeding speed compatible with type and cultivation
of the soil in order to avoid breakages or damage.
At the start of each new passage, the machine travels for approx a
metre before the seeds reach the seed-planting furrow through the
delivery tubes. Vice versa, at the end of the passage, it discharges
all the seeds present in the delivery tubes. This should always be
borne in mind to obtain a good fi nal result.
Always respect the following rules for successful sowing:
- Keep the tractor hydraulic lifting unit in its lowest position.
- every now and then check that the coulters are not blocked with
residues or clogged with soil that retains the seeds.
- check that the distributors are free from foreign bodies, that may
have accidentally entered the hopper. They could compromise
regular operation.
CAUTION
- The form dimensions and material of the drive shaft elastic
pins have been chosen for safety. The use of pins not ori-
ginal or more resistant, could cause serious damage to the
seeding machine.
- Avoid curves with the machine grounded, neither work in
reverse.
Always lift it when changing direction or reversing.
- Start the power take-off progressively; sudden movements
are harmful to the belt.
- Maintain a seeding speed compatible with type and cultiva-
tion of the soil in order to avoid breakages or damage.
- Lower the seed drill when the tractor is in forward gear, to
avoid clogging or damage to the planting coulters; for the
same reason the tractor should not reverse when the seed
drill is on the ground.
- Make sure that no foreign material (rope, sack paper) enters
the storage tank when seed is being loaded.
DANGER
The seeder can transport treated chemical substances toge-
ther with the seed. Do not allow children, people, pets to come
near the seeding machine. Keep away from the seed storage
tank and refrain from attempting to open it when the seeder
is working or about to begin working.