Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
50
DCA DC 2500, 5500 & 7500
Troubleshooting guide
PROBLEM
CAUSES
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Product does not fall on
the discs or it falls less
than necessary.
Closed gate.
Open in the correct adjustment.
Conveyor is defective.
Repair it.
Strange objects inside the
bin.
Verify and clean the output.
Product is in the bin but
it does not flow.
Tu n n e l f o r m a t i o n . ( We t
product).
Change the product.
Break the tunnel with a stick.
Deposition is not
uniform.
Distance between distribution
bands is excessive.
R e d u c e d i s t a n c e a s
recommended.
Incorrect position of the fins. Place the fins in the correct
position.
Strong wind.
Wait wind to 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 540 rpm.
Higher dose than
recommended.
Dosing mechanism.
Reduce flow.
Working speed below the
recommended one.
Work at recommended speed.
Dose recommended not
achieved.
Dosing mechanism.
Increase flow.
Working speed above the
recommended one.
Reduce speed.
Deposition range too
narrow.
Position of fins.
Check the position of the fins.
Interrupted distribution.
Lack of fertilizer.
Fill up the bin.
Clutch is turned off.
Check the lever position on the
remote control.
General maintenance
