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

PHT FLEX

Table of contents

1. To the owner

2. To the operator

4 to 9

3. Data sheet

10 & 11

4. Components

5. Row unit / Assembly

13 to 15

6. Set-up instructions

16 to 27

Preparing the tractor

Hitching to the tractor

Planter leveling / Setting the planter to transport position

Spacing between row units / Positioning the row units in the frame

Procedures to remove the row unit

Procedures to change the spacing

21 & 22

Planning the plantation - Correct seed rate

22 & 23

Procedures before the plantation

Preparing for the plantation / Ideal working speed

Graphite powder use / List of standard seed plates

Seed plate kits

Seed plate replacement

7. Adjustments and operations

28 to 42

Seeds distribution / Procedures to change the sprocket

Seed distribution table

Calculation of seeds/meter according to the number of holes in the plates

Fertilizer distribution / Procedures to change the sprocket

Helical auger

Fertilizer distribution table

Practical test of seed and fertilizer distribution

Auxiliary calculation for the fertilizer distribution

Furrow opening and fertilizer position in the soil / Scarifier spindle

Fertilizer depth

Floating range of the row unit

Opening the seed furrows / Seed depth

Gauge wheels adjustment / Angular position of the wheels

Troubleshooting guide

Operations - Important points

8. Optional

43 & 44

Seed plates / Scarifier spindle

43 & 44

9. Maintenance

45 to 52

Lubrication / Lubrication points

45 & 46

Fertilizer metering maintenance

Cleaning the seed metering / Maintenance of the row hubs

How to replace the tires

Unaligned double disc adjustment

Planter maintenance

Tires inflation

10. Important data

Torque table

11. Important

Summary of Contents for PHT FLEX

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL PHT FLEX PHT FLEX ...

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

Page 3: ...le that features minimal soil movimentation and fertilizer depth adjustment Gauge wheels with flexible bands and effective action along with the double discs Compaction wheels with angle and pressure adjustments Wheelset with individual activation for the seed and fertilizer the right wheelset is for the seeds and the left one is for the fertilizer This operator s manual contains the necessary inf...

Page 4: ...e the sprocket 28 Seed distribution table 29 Calculation of seeds meter according to the number of holes in the plates 30 Fertilizer distribution Procedures to change the sprocket 31 Helical auger 32 Fertilizer distribution table 33 Practical test of seed and fertilizer distribution 34 Auxiliary calculation for the fertilizer distribution 35 Furrow opening and fertilizer position in the soil Scari...

Page 5: ...aff Only people who own a full knowledge of the tractor and equipment must transport operate and carry out any maintenance on them Marchesan is not responsible for any damage caused by accident on transporting incorrect utilization or inadequate storage either by negligence and or lack of experience from any person Marchesan is not responsible for any damage caused by unpredictable situations or t...

Page 6: ...parties therefore they should be carefully read and observed When the safety instructions are not being followed a serious accident or even death may occur Read and understand the information before making any adjustment or maintenance Before activating the equipment check if there are no people or animals on the row operation area or over the equipment Have extreme caution when operating with the...

Page 7: ...skin or clothes Keep access and work places clean or 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...

Page 8: ...r lubricate the equipment while it is moving In case of emergency know how to stop the tractor and planter quickly Always shut down the engine remove the key and use the handbrake before leaving the tractor seat Only pull the equipment using a tractor with appropriate power Carefully check the transport width on narrow locations Do not drive the equipment under the influence of alcohol or any soot...

Page 9: ...ing 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 Make sure the SMV Slow Moving Vehicle sign and all the lights and reflectors that are required by the local highway and transport autorithies are in place are clean and can be seen clearly by all overtak...

Page 10: ...NR 06 For purposes of applying this Regulatory Standard Personal Protective Equipment PPE is considered any device or product that is worn by an individual worker for protection against risks that could threaten safety and health at work Regulatory Standard NR 12 This Regulatory Standard and its annexes provide technical references basic principles and protective measures to ensure the health and ...

Page 11: ...nte por el propietario O lacre somente poderá ser rompido pelo proprietário Manual de Instruções Instructions Manual Manual de Instrucciones The seal must only be broken by the owner A A D D V V E E R R T T Ê Ê N N C C I I A A W W A A R R N N I I N N G G A A D D V V E E R R T T E E N N C C I I A A 05 03 03 1565 Quantity Model Serial number 03 PHT FLEX decal 05 03 03 4620 01 Final test decal 05 03 ...

Page 12: ... 150 150 1 500 1 800 900 50 04 450 500 200 200 1 350 1 500 1 080 3 200 PHT FLEX 04 750 900 200 200 2 250 2 700 1 120 65 05 450 500 250 250 1 800 2 000 1 300 Right wheelset for the seeds Left wheelset for the fertilizer Scarifier spindle optional part Individual activation for seeds and fertilizer Ideal working speed 5 to 7 km h Consider 8 cv per row unit for the double discs Consider 11 cv per row...

Page 13: ...11 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas TATU S A PHT FLEX Data sheet Measures in millimeters ATTENTION A A B B C C Dimension for transportation Rows A B C 03 2 200 2 395 1 820 04 2 700 05 3 200 ...

Page 14: ...EX Components PHT FLEX with three point hitch 01 Frame 02 Tractor hitch 03 Parking jack 04 Disc blade 05 Fertilizer row unit 06 Fertilizer hopper 07 Wheelset 08 Seed row unit 09 Seed hopper 10 Sprockets 06 06 09 09 08 08 07 07 05 05 03 03 01 01 02 02 04 04 10 10 ...

Page 15: ...h pressure and angle adjustments Seed hopper that is easy to clean and adjust Individual fertilizer hopper for every row unit Seed unaligned double discs 15 x 15 Fertilizer unaligned double discs 15 x 15 16 disc blade with lateral and vertical movement Scarifier spindle with small soil movimentation and soil depth adjustment ...

Page 16: ...lementos e Máquinas Agrícolas TATU S A PHT FLEX Assembly Lower hitches assembly Assemble the lower hitch A on the frame B using the support fastener C with bolts D flat washer spring washer and nuts A A A A B B C C D D ...

Page 17: ...C with elastic pin D Couple the spring adjustment E on the clamp C passing it through the slot of the row unit support F place the lower seat of the spring G the spring H upper seat of the spring I and nut J Lastly lock the fertilizer row unit K to the frame and to the arm L using a bolt M flat washer spring washer and nut A A B B K K F F C C D D E E G G H H L L I I J J M M ...

Page 18: ...ity that is inside the reservoir condenses If filled up the air volume inside the reservoir exits through the breather The operator must known the tractor operation commands to assure safety preservation and integrity of the tractor as well as to allow an efficient and correct operation The PTO activation and deactivation must be done keeping a low rotation speed Use equipments which are compatibl...

Page 19: ...g 2 Place the upper arm third point and lock it using a lock pin For a perfect hitching the planter must be centralized with the tractor which is done as follows Align the third point of the planter with the third point of the tractor Totally raise the planter Check if the distances between the lower arms and tires are the same on both sides as in A being both in the same level as in B Hitching to...

Page 20: ...ating the tractor hydraulics Lift the parking jack B as shown on the illustration Setting the planter to transport position IMPORTANT Only fill up the planter on the work station Never transport the planter with load excess Before starting the operation check if there are any people or animal closer to the equipment Check the operator s manual to see the maximum transportation speed A A B B ...

Page 21: ...the frame center and measure half of a spacing to the right and half to the left placing on these points the first two row units from these rows set the other ones with one spacing to each side Positioning the row units in the frame Spacing between row units The planter leaves the factory with a minimal row spacing according to the requested number of row units allowing a possibility of other spac...

Page 22: ... removing or placing a row unit on the planter Partially remove the fertilizer axle A and the seed axle B by loosening the bolts on the clamps C on the fertilizer row unit and bolt D on the sprocket E until the row unit is free Right after loosen up the bolts F flat washers spring washers and nuts that lock the fertilizer row unit G and the arm H fastened to the frame I Lastly remove the bolts J f...

Page 23: ...to change the spacings of any row unit on the planter 1 Loosen up the bolts A that fasten the row units 2 Loosen up the bolts B from the sprockets on the hexagonal axle 3 Loosen up the bolts C from the clamp that holds the fertilizer axle 4 Then remove the bolts D flat washers and spring washers that hold the platform so that the row unit is free to move Note that the platform goes with a pre dete...

Page 24: ...ence Being the planter empty and normally hitched to the tractor set a starting point on the ground and on the tire Move the planter until the tire complete 10 ten spins Measure and write down the traveled distance Calculation Distance with load Distance without load x 100 Distance without load The tires must have the same design same inflation and same adjustment of springs over the wheelset arms...

Page 25: ... 50 000 plants per hectare in the cultivation whose seeds contain Germination index 95 Physical purity 90 Slippage index 1 03 3 The following calculation should be made to know how many seeds should be distributed in a hectare Seeds ha in the plantation 0 95 x 0 90 0 855 50 000 58 479 53 x 1 03 60 233 91 0 855 To know the amount of seeds per meter per 10 meters and so on calculate how many linear ...

Page 26: ...ase the pressure on the wheelset springs Adjust the fertilizer depth through the spring pressure adjustment as shown on the Fertilizer depth page Adjustments and operations section Adjust the seed depth through the depth control adjustment as shown on the Seed depth and Floating range of the row unit pages Adjustments and operations section Adjust the gauge wheels as shown on the Gauge wheels adju...

Page 27: ...logram of seed Planters with distribution system Seeds treated with insecticide Small and round Big and round Flattened Horizontal seed plates 04 grams 02 grams 04 grams The graphite should not be combined before the seed treatment The graphite should not be combined to the insecticide to apply in the seeds For non treated seeds use only half of the graphite mentioned in the previous table Descrip...

Page 28: ... can be used in all plates with one row of slots or holes i e corn in round shape soybean delinted cotton bean and others For the plate for corn with oblong holes use the pulley with 4 teeth which is not included with the equipment For planting sorghum it is necessary to use special pulleys so that they enter in the holes and execute their function For the soybean plate that features a double row ...

Page 29: ...d loosen up the butterfly nut C and spring washer A r t i c u l a t e t h e lower ring D to let the seed hopper support E completely free After articulating the ring D remove the hopper support E the ring F and the seed plate G Now it is possible to replace the seed plate G and the ring F Always use the ring F along with the seed plate G Be sure that both have the same measure IMPORTANT Set up ins...

Page 30: ...he following pages show the different amount of seeds distributed to many crops according to the sprocket combinations The correct seed plate matching to the used seeds is very important Never combine seeds of different sizes The seed and fertilizer distribution tables in this manual must be used as a reference to start the planter adjustment Factors such as the slippage index of the planter wheel...

Page 31: ...1 10 66 3 74 7 48 5 99 8 42 8 79 9 35 26 34 23 41 27 31 3 32 6 63 16 58 7 41 11 12 3 90 7 80 6 24 8 78 9 17 9 75 14 18 23 81 27 77 3 37 6 74 16 86 7 54 11 31 3 97 7 94 6 35 8 93 9 32 9 92 30 38 24 16 28 19 3 42 6 85 17 12 7 65 11 48 4 03 8 05 6 44 9 06 9 46 10 07 18 22 25 04 29 22 3 55 7 10 17 74 7 93 11 89 4 17 8 35 6 68 9 39 9 81 10 43 22 26 25 90 30 21 3 67 7 34 18 34 8 20 12 30 4 32 8 63 6 91 ...

Page 32: ...age for a seed plate that has 24 holes 26 x 38 combination the amount of seeds per 10 linear meters equals 20 94 Example Using the same transmission combination 26 x 38 but now using a seed plate with 30 holes use the calculation below Formula Multiply the amount of seed per 10 linear meter table 20 94 by the amount of holes holes in the new plate 30 and divide by the amount of holes seed plate on...

Page 33: ...r wheels skidding working speed tire inflation field conditions seed type and others can make the values differ from the ones in the table Therefore it is always indispensable to check the Practical test of seeds and fertilizer distribution page Adjustments and operations section IMPORTANT Never let the pin E on transport position during working as this may cause damages to the equipment NOTE B B ...

Page 34: ... auger transports approximately 35 grams of granulated commercial fertilizer per turn ATTENTION 1 coil pitch 1 coil pitch Optional Optional 2 coil pitch 2 coil pitch Standard Standard Helical auger ATTENTION The table B on the following page shows the obtained amount with the 1 coil pitch augers optional This auger transports approximately 17 grams of granulated commercial fertilizer per turn ...

Page 35: ...266 249 235 222 210 34 30 1012 506 450 405 368 337 311 289 270 253 238 225 213 30 26 1030 515 458 412 375 343 317 294 275 258 242 229 217 26 22 1055 528 469 422 384 352 325 301 281 264 248 234 222 22 18 1091 546 485 436 397 364 336 312 291 273 257 242 230 38 30 1131 565 503 452 411 377 348 323 302 283 266 251 238 18 14 1148 574 510 459 417 383 353 328 306 287 270 255 242 34 26 167 584 519 467 424 ...

Page 36: ...p the same pressure on all tires Mark the distance for test Fertilizer table example 50 linear meters Fill up the planter hoppers at least to the half and then travel some meters to completely fill the distributors before entering in the delimited area Place the collection bags in the fertilizer dispensers preferably use plastic bags In the seed dispensers use cotton waste to hinder the exits Driv...

Page 37: ...Use the formula below which contains the following elements A Area to be fertilized m2 B Spacing between rows of the crop m C Amount of fertilizer to be distributed in the area kg D Distance to travel for the distribution test m X How many grams should be dropped in d Formula X B x C x D A Example A 10 000 m2 B 0 90 m C 250 kg D 50 m X X 0 90 x 250 x 50 10 000 X 11 250 10 000 X 1 125 kg or X 1 125...

Page 38: ...springs to get the desired depth The scarifier spindles feature height adjustment B in the fertilizer dispensers regardless of the rods allowing the placement of the product in different depths regardless of the rods working depth Fertilization on the same row and below the seed either to the direct and conventional system The furrow opening for the fertilizer placement is done through the scarifi...

Page 39: ...only function is to cut the straw without being used for furrow opening During working do not perform sharp turns This act can cause damage to the row components The vertical oscillation or flotation of the disc blades is provided by the springs A which allows the necessary articulation to follow the soil profile and to transpose obstacles The excess of pressure on the springs may leave the frame ...

Page 40: ...e upper part of the rods The working pressure over the soil is adjusted by the bushings B on the lower part of the rods It is important to keep the same adjustment on every rod The rod springs work as stabilizers to eliminate impacts caused by obstacles on the soil clods clumps stumps and so on The excess of pressure on the springs will suspend the frame which may damage the gauge wheel bands B B ...

Page 41: ...ssess an arm B adjustment through the bolts C Seed depth The depth gauge wheels possess independent vertical oscillation to follow the differences of the ground ondulation NOTE Opening the seed furrows The seed furrows are opened using unaligned double discs which have flexible and adjustable scrapers to remove the earth that accumulates on their inner part A A B B C C ...

Page 42: ...according to the type of soil straw topography and culture Make the correct adjustment of the floating range and the downward pressure through the holes on the rod B with the bolts on the bushings C and D While adjusting the press wheels it is important to consider the soil type seed type and depth of planting to not affect the plants emergence NOTE Use a smaller opening angle to throw less earth ...

Page 43: ...nd steel wool Obstructed holes Clean them using compressed air Doubles Disajusted selectors Adjust them properly Great hole diameter Use a seed plate with an adequate hole to the desired seed High level of seeds Adjust the deflector plate Seeds over the soil Excess of seeds on the metering high level Check the deflector plate opening adequate it to the seeds size Irregular plantation Totally disad...

Page 44: ...ts proper hitching to the tractor Verify if there is any object inside the hoppers that may cause damage to the metering devices Always use seeds and fertilizer free from impurities Inspect the seed metering systems twice a day and observe the good functioning of the fertilizer metering system Keep the equipment leveled Periodically check the established adjustments in the beginning of the plantat...

Page 45: ...98 Corn White 28 slots 11 5 x 8 5 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6199 Corn Pumpkin 28 slots 11 x 8 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6200 Corn Gray 28 holes 13 5 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6201 Corn Pink 28 holes 13 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6202 Corn Light blue 28 holes 12 5 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6203 Corn Light green 28 holes 11 5 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6205 Corn Blue 28 holes 10 5 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6207 Corn Yellow 28 holes 10 mm 4 mm 05 03 01 6208 Corn G...

Page 46: ...r spindle The spindle A is used for irregular soils To assemble the spindle A fasten it to the arm of the fertilizer row unit B using bolts C spring washers and nuts The spacing plates D work as a fine adjustment between the fertilizer row unit and the seed row unit A A B B D D C C ...

Page 47: ...urity avoiding the use of products contaminated by water earth and others Use medium consistency grease Remove the remainder old grease around the articulations Clean the grease fitting with a cloth before inserting lubricant and replace the damaged ones Apply an enough amount of new grease Clean and lubricate the bearings properly to assure a greater lifetime Lubricate the chains daily The self l...

Page 48: ...46 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas TATU S A PHT FLEX Lubrication points Maintenance Lubricate the points shown above and all grease fittings as well NOTE ...

Page 49: ...ering Remove the grease fitting G from the rear part of the metering to release the bushing H squared axle I and the other parts as shown in the illustration replace the defective parts if there is any Assemble the metering system again observing the correct position of the right and left augers J Do not forget to lubricate the metering grease fittings daily as mentioned on the lubrication page to...

Page 50: ...it is necessary to make the maintenance in the hubs of the disc blades unaligned double discs gauge wheels and press wheels Disassemble the hubs and remove the internal components Clean all parts with diesel oil Verify the existence of looseness and the conditions of bearings retainers and bushings Replace the damaged components or with excessive wearing The hubs without grease fittings should be ...

Page 51: ...e the cover A by loosening the butterfly nuts and the flat washers Remove the bolts B that locks the tire C to the hub Change the tire and lock the new tire again using the same bolts B It is not necessary to loosen up the clutch set Maintenance Check if the planter is properly supported to avoid accidents Never let the pin D on transport position during working as this may cause damages to the eq...

Page 52: ...nd carry out the maintenance as shown on the Maintenance of the row hubs page Maintenance section After cleaning the hubs retighten them on the both sides of the base C After assembling the hubs be sure that they can swing freely If there is any contact between them or if they are being forced add a thrust washer D on the side with more wear To do so remove from one side of the disc and place on t...

Page 53: ...sing or damaged safety decals Marchesan supplies these decals upon request and indication of their respective serial numbers The operator must know the need and importance to keep the decals in the proper place and in good conditions The operator also have to know the need to follow the instructions as the lack of safety may increase the risk of accidents After making all repairs and maintenance c...

Page 54: ... weld or heat a wheel The heat can cause increase in pressure with a risk of tire explosion Welding can compromise the structure of the wheel or distort it When filling the tires make sure the hose is long enough for you to stand Also do this process in a safety cage TIRE 5 60 X 15 4 ply maximum pressure 35 PSI Excess of Excess of pressure pressure Lack of Lack of pressure pressure Correct Correct...

Page 55: ... Lbs 145 Ft Lbs 200 Ft Lbs 220 Ft Lbs 280 Ft Lbs 315 Ft Lbs 7 8 125 Ft Lbs 140 Ft Lbs 320 Ft Lbs 350 Ft Lbs 450 Ft Lbs 500 Ft Lbs 1 190 Ft Lbs 205 Ft Lbs 480 Ft Lbs 530 Ft Lbs 675 Ft Lbs 750 Ft Lbs 1 1 8 265 Ft Lbs 300 Ft Lbs 600 Ft Lbs 670 Ft Lbs 960 Ft Lbs 1075 Ft Lbs 1 1 4 375 Ft Lbs 415 Ft Lbs 840 Ft Lbs 930 Ft Lbs 1360 Ft Lbs 1500 Ft Lbs 1 3 8 490 Ft Lbs 560 Ft Lbs 1100 Ft Lbs 1250 Ft Lbs 178...

Page 56: ...EMENTOS E MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS TATU S A Marchesan Av 1979 Zip Code 15994 900 Matão SP Brazil Telephone 55 16 3382 8282 www marchesan com br ATTENTION 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 changes in machinery equipment or parts previously sold Images ar...

Page 57: ...durante el trabajo 11 No efectuar regulajes con el equipo en funcionamiento 12 No permitir que niños jueguen sobre o próximo de los equipos en operación durante el transporte o almacenado 13 La velocidad de operación debe ser cuidadosamente controlada 14 En terreno inclinado mantenga la estabilidad ideal En inicio de desequilibrio baje la aceleración y no levante el implemento 15 Los implementos d...

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