horsch Pronto 3 - 6 DC, Operating Instructions Manual

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If the coulter discs are worn, slightly turn the
fertiliser pipes (A) upward to prevent them
from being abraded.
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To do so, loosen the two screws (B) and
fasten the pipe (A) again at a higher position.
A
B
PPF coulter
A Fertiliser pipe
B Fastening screws
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Set the fertiliser pipes identically on all discs.
Sowing without fertiliser
If no fertiliser is to be placed, the placing quan -
tity can be set to 0 kg/ha on the terminal of the
E-Manager or the metering unit can be switched
off.
In raised position the seed coulter can be shut
off with a cock.
Cock for shutting off the fertiliser system
NOTE
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Adjust the fertiliser discs to prevent them
from touching the ground during drilling. They
would be abraded and then wear one-sided.
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Adjust the fertiliser coulter, when needed, and
also when not used that the coulter discs turn
in the soil.
Maintenance
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Bearings are oil-filled and therefore mainte -
nance free.
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Check the discs regularly for clearance, leak
tightness, wear and free rotation.
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Check the condition of the rubber mounting
and replace if the rubbers lose their tension.
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If the coulter discs are worn, slightly turn the
fertiliser pipes upward to prevent them from
being abraded.
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