Gaspardo Vitigreen 130, Use And Maintenance

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
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cod. 19501690
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3.5 BEFORE STARTING WORK
Before starting the seeding operation grease all parts indicated
by transfer nr. 5 (‘GRASE’) at page 24 of this leaflet.
Set the implement as previously described in chapter 3.3
DISTRIBUTION.
3.6 OPERATION START
Make sure you are working at the chosen speed.
At the start and end of each pass, manually start and stop
distribution with the ON/OFF switch.
IMPORTANT
For a good result it is important to sow for a short stretch and
then check that the placing of the seed in the soil is correct
and that the required quantity of seed is being distributed.
Repeat this operation at regular intervals for the whole of the
sowing session.
3.7 DURING WORK
Always respect the following rules for successful sowing:
- Keep the hydraulic lifting device in the lowest position.
- During the seeding operation, always maintain the number
of rotations for the requested power take-off.
- Check at times that the operating parts are not covered with
vegetable residual matter or clogged by earth
- Check that the distributor is clean, and prevent any external
matter (no seed) accidentally fallen into the hopper from
hampering the smooth seeding operation.
- Check in any case that the grain tubes are not clogged
- Maintain a seeding speed compatible with type and cultivation
of the soil
- Periodically check the results of seeding.
CAUTION
- The form dimensions and material of the drive shaft elastic
pins have been chosen for safety. The use of pins not original
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 cultivation
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 planter shoes; 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
together 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.
3.8 LOADING THE SEEDS INTO THE HOPPER
The loading of seeds in the hopper must always be carried out
with the equipment (Harrow + Vitigreen) resting on the ground
and with the rear roller locked. Climbing onto the rear roller is
forbidden. Switch (A Fig. 17) on the console must be in the OFF
position and the 12V supply cable disconnected.
Load the seed into the hopper from the side of the equipment.
3.9 UNLOADING THE SEEDS FROM THE HOPPER
To unload the seeds from the hopper you should:
- Check that switch (A Fig. 17) on the console is in the OFF position.
- Place a collecting sheet under the equipment;
- Set switch (D Fig. 17) to "Sowing test";
- It is obligatory to close the hopper cover (13 Fig. 3), before
starting distribution.
DANGE R
Danger of getting trapped. Keep away from moving parts.
- Operate distribution with the "ON/OFF" switch until the hopper
is completely empty.
fig. 17
VEL.1
VEL.2
OFF
ON
A
B
C
D