To be done before spreading
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Discharge point
It is necessary to correctly set the discharge point in order to obtain a
good spreading pattern and the correct working width. The point at
which the granules or seeds come onto the spreading disc can be
changed by setting the discharge point. The position of the discharge
point combined with the position of the coupling shaft on the central
gearbox, the PTO speed and the flowrate determines the spreading
pattern.
The discharge point can be set between positions C to U.
The correct settings are determined on the basis of the selected
application rate and the required driving speed. The position that
would most likely provide the best spreading pattern is given in the
third column,
Discharge Point
, of the spreading chart.
Always check the accuracy of the discharge point by conducting
spreading pattern tests (tray test).
see instructions in paragraph »Spreading pattern check (tray test)«
on page 78.
Inclination
You will find recommendations for the angle of your spreader behind
the
Angle spreader point
under the
Settings
point. The spreader is
normally in the horizontal position. It may be necessary to adjust the
spreader's angle with large working widths or with top dressing.
You can set the precise angle by turning the top link.
There is an indicator on the spreader which displays the angle of the
spreader.
T
IP
Set the spreader angle before you fill the hopper. It is easier to turn the
top link if the hopper is empty.
Check the position again after the hopper has been filled!
Modification during
GEOCONTROL use
If the inclination is at 4
o
of 8
o
, the spreader area slides further behind
the spreader.
Increase the length B by 10% or 20% at 4
o
or 8
o
.
Please refer to the software instruction manual for the procedure.
I
NDICATION
This can prevent the recommendations for setting the spreader at an
inclination differing from recommendations given in the spreading
chart with top dressing.
paragraph »Spreading height« on page 100,
differs from the recommendations given in the spreading chart. Follow
the instructions from chapter »Spreading height« in this event.
PTO shaft rpm
The (online) spreading chart shows the rpm of the spreading discs as
well as the rpm of the PTO shaft. The PTO speed is given, as well as
the connection point to be used for the machine coupling shaft. You
have to calculate the speed of the spreader discs. The actual RPM of
the spreading discs is displayed on the control box screen.
The PTO shaft rpm often have to be adjusted with border spreading.
When using the ExactLine and the border spreading plate, you can
find the recommended PTO shaft rpm and associated spreading disc
rpm in the spreading chart book, via the online spreading chart service
on the website or via the free application (App) for mobile phones.
Use the connection point shown in the spreading chart.
chapter »Border spreading« from page 111.
Angle indicator
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