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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

DCA DC 2500, 5500 & 7500

Data sheet

DCA DC 2500

Type: ............................................................................Limestone and fertilizer spreader

Model: .......................................................................................................DCA

DC 2500

Load capacity: ...................................................................................................... 1.4 m³

Fertilizer distribution: ............................................................40 - 288 grams/linear meter

Limestone distribution: ........................................................................ Up to 6,000 Kg/ha

Distribution width: ...................................................................................Up to 10 meters

Wheelset: ...............................................................................................................Fixed

Tires (02): ........................................................................................... 7.50 x 16

(60 PSI)

Optional tires: ......................................................................................... 11L-15

(52 PSI)

Standard conveyor: ...................................................................................Stainless steel

Hitching: .........................................................................Drawbar / Power take-off (PTO)

PTO rotation speed: ............................................................................................540 rpm

Tractor required (cv): ........................................................................................... 60 - 65

Weight (Kg): ...........................................................................................................1,020

DCA DC 5500

Type: ............................................................................Limestone and fertilizer spreader

Model: .......................................................................................................DCA DC 5500

Load capacity: ...................................................................................................... 2.3 m³

Fertilizer distribution: ........................................................... 40 - 288 grams/linear meter

Limestone distribution: ........................................................................ Up to 6,000 Kg/ha

Distribution width: .................................................................................. Up to 10 meters

Wheelset: ...................................................................................... Rocker arm / Tandem

Tires (04): ........................................................................................... 7.50 x 16

(60 PSI)

Optional tires: .........................................................................................11L-15

(52 PSI)

Standard conveyor: ...................................................................................Stainless steel

Hitching: .........................................................................Drawbar / Power take-off (PTO)

PTO rotation speed: ........................................................................................... 540 rpm

Tractor required (cv): ........................................................................................... 70 - 85

Weight (Kg): ........................................................................................................... 1320

DCA 7500

Type: ............................................................................Limestone and fertilizer spreader

Model: .......................................................................................................DCA DC 7500

Load capacity: .....................................................................................................3.75 m³

Fertilizer distribution: ........................................................... 40 - 288 grams/linear meter

Limestone distribution: ........................................................................ Up to 6,000 Kg/ha

Distribution width: ...................................................................................Up to 10 meters

Wheelset: ...................................................................................... Rocker arm / Tandem

Tires (04): ............................................................................................... 11L-15

(52 PSI)

Standard conveyor: ...................................................................................Stainless steel

Hitching: .........................................................................Drawbar / Power take-off (PTO)

PTO rotation speed: ............................................................................................540 rpm

Tractor required (cv): ..........................................................................................90 - 100

Weight (Kg): ............................................................................................................1560

Summary of Contents for DCA DC 2500

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DCA DC 2500 DCA DC 5500 DCA DC 7500 ...

Page 2: ...Dealer Owner Firm Farm City State No of the Certificate of Guarantee Serial No Date Invoice No Product Notes IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 3: ...e correct spot This spreader applies fertilizer on orchards with new or grown plants always preserving the leaves integrity The appplication on continuous strips or in a intermittent way avoids the waste of fertilizer if the field is about to end or have any failure by turning off one of the conveyors This equipment also allows the application of small or great amounts but always respecting the ag...

Page 4: ...8 Granulated fertilizer table 29 Limestone distribution 30 Limestone table 31 32 Rotating discs speed cardan Conveyor speed 33 Changing the sprockets cardan 33 Transmission for lower rates opt Changing the sprockets cardan 34 Rotating discs speed opt Changing the pulley opt 35 Rotating discs speed Conveyor speed hydraulic command 36 Changing the sprockets hydraulic command 37 Gate opening 38 Posit...

Page 5: ...peration precautions and maintenance of the equipment The instructions on this manual indicates how to get the best performance and allow the operator to get maximum income increasing this equipment lifetime This manual should be read by operators and maintenance staff Only people who own a full knowledge of the tractor and equipment must operate them Marchesan is not responsible for any damage ca...

Page 6: ...c and essential cautions to their handling Always keep in mind that safety requires constant attention observation and prudence during spreading transportation maintenance and storage Read and understand the information before making any adjustment or maintenance Have extreme caution when operating with the power take off PTO Do not get closer during operation Never use your bare hands to check hy...

Page 7: ...s clean and free from oil and grease Risk of accidents Never transport the equipment on highways or paved roads during the night Avoid that the tractor wheels touch the drawbar in sharp turns The presence of any other people on the tractor or equipment is stricly forbidden Have extreme caution when driving under electrical power lines Any contact may result in severe shocks injuries or death For y...

Page 8: ...wear Avoid clothes that are either loose or hanging from the body which may become entangled in moving parts Never operate the equipment without its proper protective devices Be careful while hitching the equipment to the tractor Never attempt to change the adjustments clean or lubricate the equipment while it is moving In case of emergency know how to stop the tractor and spreader quickly Always ...

Page 9: ...to support the equipment appropriately Fasten the moving parts that may get loose and cause accidents Underpin the equipment wheels appropriately Use chock blocks and safety chains to secure the equipment to the truck or trailer during the transport After 8 to 10 km transporting please inspect the load condition Repeat this procedure every 80 to 100 km Give more attention when transporting the equ...

Page 10: ...te hoisting points located inside the bin When carrying out maintenance operations or transporting the equipment always use these four points Use chains at least 3 meters long to hoist the equipment safely Use the hoisting points and be sure that the equipment is well secured Avoid accidents Always keep a safe distance from the equipment ...

Page 11: ...N 05 03 03 1818 1º 2º 4º 3º B E F A D C INSTRUÇÕES PARA TROCA DA CORREIA Afrouxe o esticador A e a porca B da polia retirando a correia Sequência de Colocação da Correia O ajuste do esticador deve permitir uma deformação de 3 5 cm quando pressionada 1º Posicione a correia no cubo de transmissão C 2º Passe a parte inferior da correia na polia do distribuidor direito D 3º Depois faça a torção da cor...

Page 12: ... nas partes cortadas Limpe e lubrifique o macho VERIFIQUE LA LONGITUD DEL EJE CARDAN ANTES DE EMPEZAR EL USO DEL EQUIPO Y SIEMPRE QUE UTILIZAR OTRO TRACTOR Separe el macho de la hembra y acóplelo a la toma de potencia Posicione el tractor hasta que el neumático toque la lanza Verifique que haya un juego mínimo de 5 cm en cada extremidade Se necesario cortar partes iguales del macho e de la hembra ...

Page 13: ...th cardan 04 Parking jack 05 Tractor hitch 06 Tires 7 50 x 16 07 Hoisting points 08 Belt protection 09 Gearbox 10 Conveyor 11 Gate 12 Discs support 13 Rotating discs 14 Safety chain 15 Steel cable box with lever 16 Wheelset support Hooks on the sides of the bin to place the covering tarps NOTE 08 02 07 11 12 14 13 09 06 16 01 04 05 03 15 10 ...

Page 14: ...e covering tarps NOTE 01 Frame 02 Bin 03 Transmission system with cardan 04 Parking jack 05 Tractor hitch 06 Tires 7 50 x 16 07 Hoisting points 08 Belt protection 09 Gearbox 10 Conveyor 11 Gate 12 Discs support 13 Rotating discs 14 Safety chain 15 Steel cable box with lever 16 Wheelset support 08 02 07 11 12 14 13 09 06 16 01 04 05 03 15 10 ...

Page 15: ...the covering tarps NOTE 01 Frame 02 Bin 03 Transmission system with cardan 04 Parking jack 05 Tractor hitch 06 Tires 11 15 07 Hoisting points 08 Belt protection 09 Gearbox 10 Conveyor 11 Gate 12 Discs support 13 Rotating discs 14 Safety chain 15 Steel cable box with lever 16 Wheelset support 08 02 07 11 12 14 13 09 06 16 01 04 05 03 15 10 ...

Page 16: ...DC 5500 Load capacity 2 3 m Fertilizer distribution 40 288 grams linear meter Limestone distribution Up to 6 000 Kg ha Distribution width Up to 10 meters Wheelset Rocker arm Tandem Tires 04 7 50 x 16 60 PSI Optional tires 11L 15 52 PSI Standard conveyor Stainless steel Hitching Drawbar Power take off PTO PTO rotation speed 540 rpm Tractor required cv 70 85 Weight Kg 1320 DCA 7500 Type Limestone an...

Page 17: ...s TATU S A DCA DC 2500 5500 7500 Data sheet DCA DC dimension table Models A B C D E F G 2500 3690 1560 1780 2210 1820 1670 1550 5500 4180 1680 1900 2800 1950 1780 1745 7500 4770 1535 1815 3435 2050 1870 1860 A E F C B Gauge G D DCA DC dimensions ...

Page 18: ...bar placing a pin A and cotter pin To facilitate hitching use the parking jack B adjustment The hitch part that has a round hole must be facing upwards After hitching leave the parking jack B in transport operation position as shown below Keep the tractor hitch bar centered NOTE B DCA DC 5500 7500 hitch A DCA DC 2500 hitch Parking jack in transport position A ...

Page 19: ...best leveling of the equipment First of all verify the length of the cardan shaft in the following way Separate the cardan shaft and couple the female part to the PTO Steer the tractor wheel until it touches the spreader drawbar Couple the male part to the spreader Being the bars placed side by side verify the existence of a minimum free space of five centimeters between the male and female part i...

Page 20: ...couple half of the cardan in the tractor and half in the equipment placing the semi cardans in parallel and in several operating positions Then determine the correct length and mark the cutting area It is important to give finish working in the cut parts For this purpose use a filer Soon after remove the filing and lubricate the male with a fine layer of grease Decrease the length of both protecti...

Page 21: ...damaging the conveyor The tractor speed should be even for the whole service Choose a safe speed according to the type of soil We recommend an average speed from 6 to 7 km h Deflector use Tractor speed When assembling the cardan shaft it is necessary to be careful and leave the terminals on both ends aligned The discrepancy of the terminals in 90 will cause vibrations and a greater wear on the uni...

Page 22: ...ned on a satisfactory place to the tractor operator in a way that the levers can be activated whenever it is necessary to stop one or both conveyors The cables will elongate in the course of time and their length will have to be adjusted To do so loosen up the nut A and tighten the nut B until the cables are stretched Retighten the nut A When the fuse resource for adjustment ends return them to th...

Page 23: ... PSI 4 If all the grease fittings were properly lubricated See lubrication page 5 Check the oil level of the gearbox See periodic maintenance page 6 If the parking jack is locked in transport operation position See hitching to the tractor page 7 If the bin is free from any object such as bags canvas stones sticks and other objects that may damage its good performance 8 Observe the correct assembly...

Page 24: ...n orchards whereas the fertilizer is directioned underneath the plant or between the row crops where them roots are located To get this adjustment change the vertical and horizontal angles of the tube Chemical fertilization and liming Vertical angle Operator moves the lever to activate deactivate the conveyor The lever to activate deactivate the conveyor is moved by the operator s helper Horizonta...

Page 25: ...ny plant failure turn off the conveyor otherwise the next plant will receive doubled fertilizer and this may be harmful Example Orchard that has 3x7 meters of spacing between plants Adjust the metering for 50 grams of fertilizer meter so the intermittent device will accumulate 50 g of fertilizer for every meter thus totalizing 150 grams of fertilizer per plant This amount of fertilizer will be dro...

Page 26: ...when fertilizing the whole width of the orchard field Remove the directioner tube and adjust the fins of the rotating discs in a away that a distribution as uniform as possible is achieved on the whole area Chemical fertilization and liming 7 meters 3 meters 3 meters of spacing per plant between plants Operator activates deactivates the conveyor if it is necessary or shut down the PTO ...

Page 27: ...tion bands overlapping band The distance of 07 meters for dry limestone 09 meters for humid limestone and 10 meters for granulated commercial fertilizer according to the tables are a result of several field trials on which we obtained a better distribution We suggest not to increase these distances to keep a proper overlapping band X 07 meters for dry limestone X 09 meters for humid limestone X 10...

Page 28: ...t Example 200 kg ha with 7 x 5 meter plants 200 kg ha x 7 x 5 10 700 grams plant B Kg bushel to grams plant Example 500 Kg bushel with 7 x 5 meter plants 500 Kg bushel x 7 x 5 24 2 723 grams plant C Grams plant to grams linear meter Example 700 grams 7 x 5 meter plants 700 grams 5 meters 140 grams linear meter Calculations and conversions NOTE Since the fertilizer is usually distributed on both si...

Page 29: ...eed 540 rpm 3 The transmission sprockets combination which defines the conveyor speed Check the fertilizer distribution table 4 The opening of the gate determined by the graduated scale Check the fertilizer distribution table 5 Distance between distribution bands Total area 10 meters Orchard spacing Example 5 meters 6 Specific weight of the product which is directly related to its granulometry and...

Page 30: ...chesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas TATU S A 28 DCA DC 2500 5500 7500 Adjustments and operations Application type Double Fertilizer on both sides of the plant Single Fertilizer on one side of the plant ...

Page 31: ... 5 150 7 0 160 7 5 154 6 0 17 x 40 Corrente com 82 Elos Emenda Chain with 82 links amendment Cadena con 82 eslabones enmienda 165 6 5 178 7 0 191 7 5 205 8 0 218 8 5 197 6 5 12 x 26 Corrente com 73 Elos Emenda Chain with 73 links amendment Cadena con 73 eslabones enmienda 212 7 0 228 7 5 243 8 0 258 8 5 288 9 0 Obs As quantidades contidas nesta tabela variam de acordo com a densidade do produto ut...

Page 32: ...40 RPM 3 The transmission sprockets combination which defines the conveyor speed Check limestone table 4 The opening of the gate determined by the graduated scale Check limestone table 5 Distance between distribution bands Total area 7 meters Orchard spacing Example 5 meters 6 Specific weight of the product which is directly related to its granulometry and its density 7 Humidity of the limestone 1...

Page 33: ... quantidades contidas nesta tabela variam de acordo com a densidade do produto utilizado portanto necessitam de uma conferência e se necessário novos ajustes na abertura da comporta Rotação da tomada de força 540 rpm Velocidade de Trabalho 6 km h Obs The amounts contained in this table vary according to the density of the ma terial used therefore require a new verification and if necessary adjustm...

Page 34: ...hecked on the field to assure that the predicted amounts are according to the distribution The distribution can be assessed in many ways check the example below 50 meters method It simply consists on using the same gear on the tractor PTO rotation speed and normal working speed to drive a distance of 50 meters on a previously delimited area Before that work with the spreader outside the delimited ...

Page 35: ...e chain is loose The speed of the discs is directly related to the PTO rotation NOTE When using the 12 teeth sprocket E it will be required to remove 10 links from the chain which has 2 joints to make the change easier Changing the sprockets cardan Loosen the tightener C and remove the chain D Then loosen the 12 teeth sprocket bolt E and place the sprocket on the upper axle fastening it again usin...

Page 36: ...cronutrients and portioned fertilizations B A B A NOTE When using the 12 teeth sprocket E it will be required to remove 10 links from the chain which has 2 joints to make the change easier Changing the sprockets cardan Loosen up the tightener C and remove the chain D Replace the sprocket A for another one that fulfills your distribution need and place it on the upper axle locking with a bolt Align...

Page 37: ...hat the fertilizer will not cross the already planted rows on narrow fields To change the pulley C loosen up the protection cover D that is being secured by bolts E spring and flat washers Then loosen up the bolt F spring washer and flat washer G to let the pulley free After removing the pulley C replace it by the pulley B After placing the new pulley carry out the previous steps for fasten it Rot...

Page 38: ...hydraulic command A B C The speed of the discs is directly related to the oil flow rate from the tractor hydraulic command The speed of the conveyor is related to the tractor flow rate and to the sprockets A and B that can be used in the transmission After changing the sprockets always adjust the chain tightener C Never start to work when the chain is loose ...

Page 39: ...e the protection cover A that is secured by nuts B and flat and spring washers Loosen up the tightener C and then remove the chain D Release the lock pin E and then remove the 12 teeth sprocket F that is fixed to the frame place the sprocket on the upper axle G and fasten using a bolt H After that loosen up the 35 teeth sprocket bolt I and align the sprocket with the 12 teeth sprocket F Place the ...

Page 40: ...at allows light movements to open or close the exit The opening of the gate is indicated on the graduated scale 0 to 15 cm which has divisions every half centimeter The distribution tables indicate the use of part of the graduated scale according to the amount or products recommended by agronomists Always keep a smaller speed adjustment for the conveyor so that the gate is as opened as possible Ga...

Page 41: ... and in the direction of the product Position 1 Medium width of distribution and directing the product to an intermediate position Position 2 Smaller width of distribution and directing the product to the center Position 3 Larger width of distribution and directing the product to the ends If it is necessary to change the direction of part of the product to obtain a better uniformity on the distrib...

Page 42: ...n done with the tightener A adjustment it is required to shorten the conveyor removing some segments of its length Before starting to work check the tension of the conveyor in the following way Shut down the tractor engine and PTO Under the bin on its intermediary section push the conveyor upward and check if there is a clearance of up to 50 mm If the clearance is larger release the bolts B to rea...

Page 43: ...d operations Belt tension adjustment NOTE Tension allowed 3 5 cm as shown below To adjust the tension of the transmision belt proceed as follows Loosen the pulley nut A along with the internal nut of the tightener B Soon after adjust the belt tension and retighten the nuts A B Tension 3 5 cm ...

Page 44: ...tener A and the pulley nut B to remove the belt Sequence for placing the C 128 belt 1 Position the belt in the pulley C 2 Put the lower part of the belt on the right spreader pulley D 3 Twist the belt in a way that it fits on the left spreader pulley E 4 Lastly place it on the bigger pulley F Adjust the tightener A and retighten the pulley nut B B A 1 4 2 3 D C F E ...

Page 45: ...0 x 16 tires 60 PSI and for 11L 15 tires 52 PSI Check if the bin is free from any object such as bag canvas sticks stones and others Be sure that there is no strange object on the product that is being used Observe the tension adjustment of the conveyor and transmission belt During working and transportation never allow passengers on the tractor or equipment Keep the tractor speed and PTO rotation...

Page 46: ...s e Máquinas Agrícolas TATU S A 44 DCA DC 2500 5500 7500 Optional Lower rate transmission Conveyor speed Smaller pulley Discs speed 11 15 tires DCA DC 2500 5500 Intermittent distribution set Short tubes for the directioner ...

Page 47: ...he articulations Clean up the grease fittings with a cloth before applying a new grease and replace the defective ones Apply a sufficient amount of new grease Use medium consistency grease CARDANS Grease the universal joints and verify if the tube and axle are protected with grease See maintenance page BEARINGS Grease the transmission bearings bushings tandem articulation pin double wheelset and t...

Page 48: ... DCA DC 2500 5500 7500 Maintenance Lubricate every 24 operating hours Use lithium soap based grease NLGI2 EP type which has a higher washing resistance and larger stability to oxidation Lubricate the points shown above and all grease fittings as well NOTE ...

Page 49: ...e requiring maintenance less often GEARBOX The gearbox must be inspected every time the spreader is put into operation If the oil level is low fill up the gearbox We recommend to change the oil after the first 200 operating hours because the gearbox will soften by that time Then the change must be made every 1000 hours The oil level verification must be done in a flat place by loosening or removin...

Page 50: ...ipment tires proceed as follows a Underpin the equipment frame with the help of trestles or support props and use the parking jack to lift the wheel b Remove the nuts A that fasten the wheel hub on both sides of the wheelset axle c Remove the wheel and tire and carry out the necessary repairs d To re assemble the set repeat the previous steps in reverse order A ...

Page 51: ...ent to remove the dirty grease the earth that accumulates in the wheelset and the grass seeds that may get stuck in the corners Repair the missing painting if required Remove the chains and keep them in oil bath The belt transmission should be removed and stored to avoid dryness Lubricate all the grease fittings until the fresh grease can be seen Spray the equipment with penetrating or anti corros...

Page 52: ... reduce Vibration and noise Cardan shaft assembly Assemble the cardan properly Loosen mechanisms Tension the belts and conveyor Worn universal joints Replace them Roller bearings are loose or damaged Retighten the bearings or replace them Strange objects inside the bin blocking the flow Verify and remove them Poor maintenance Carry out maintenance as recommended PTO rotation speed Keep constant at...

Page 53: ... may be strong enough to penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries to health Oil leakage through a tiny hole may seem invisible Use a piece of cardboard or wood instead of your hand to check a possible leakage Keep unprotected parts of the body such as your face eyes and arms as far as possible from a suspected leak A splash of hydraulic oil can even cause gangrene or other maladies In case of...

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Page 55: ...tant Ingrid Maiara G de Siqueira Illustrations Ingrid Maiara G de Siqueira Technical information Antonio Abreu Júnior Translation Matheus Freire de Souza February 2019 Serial number 05 01 09 2301 Revision 02 MARCHESAN S A reserves the right at any time to make improvements in the design material or specifications of machinery equipment or parts without thereby becoming liable to make similar chang...

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