Kverneland a-drill, Operating Manual

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Adjustments
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Use in the field
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Press on button XX to switch on the distribution.
 The control indicator above the button XX flashes. This
indicates that the blower is starting.
 After a few seconds, the control light above the button XX lights
continuously. The blower is operating.
 The control indicator above the button XX lights. This indicates
that the motor driving the rotor and transporting the seeds is
activated.
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When you turn a corner or change fields, press on button XX until
the indicator goes out.
 The distribution shaft stops, only the blower functions.
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At the end of the work, press on button XX of the control module to
deactivate the blower and rotor.
Distribution test
Before the distribution, it is essential to carry out a distribution test.
This test allows you to refine your adjustments and carry out the
distribution according to your requirements.
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Unscrew the two knobs (A) located on
the distribution sheet (B).
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Re-install the lower plate (C) to accentuate its slope.
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Attach the lower plate in position on the frame using the knob (D)
located to the right.
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Place a bag or recipient at the extremity of the distribution sheet to
recover the seeds.
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Using the formula given in section “Working width / sowing table”
at page 79, calculate the quantity of seeds per minute that you
want to spread.
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Look for the rotor speed corresponding to your calculations using
the sowing tables.
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Adjust the rotor speed using the buttons XX and XX.
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If the blower is operating, deactivate it.
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Keep the buttons XX and XX pressed to start the test.
 The distribution rotor will automatically turn for one minute.
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To stop the test, press on XX, XX, XX or XX.
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When the test is finished, remove the bag or recipient and weigh it.
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Adjust the rotor speed according to the results obtained during the
test.
A
B
C
D