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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
PST DUO FLEX / PST DUO FLEX SUPREMA
The following instructions must be carefully observed in order to get the best working
performance.
Preparing the tractor
The addition of water ballasts in the tires and a set of weights on the front part and rear
wheels of the tractor are the most used ways to increase the soil traction and give greater
stability to the tractor. Check if the tractor is in its full condition before using it.
The drawbar is used to get a better power supplied by the tractor to perform the
equipment dragging.
Drawbar types:
Straight up and positioned on a single height related to the soil, without the option to
adjust the hitching height;
Angled drawbar with two height adjustments (going up or down).
When the bar is totally retreated on its length, the operator must be aware for any
curve or maneuvers, as the equipment drawbar may touch the tractor tires or damage the
hydraulic hoses.
When using the tractor drawbar, totally lift the three-point hitches.
The tractor drawbar must be compatible with the equipment. Do not exceed the static
load capacity of the tractor drawbar.
Preparing the equipment
The equipment must always be parked on a dry and flat place, free from any debris or
strange objects. Follow this procedure to set the equipment up:
Clean up to remove strange objects from the equipment and from the working area;
Make sure that there is enough room to maneuver the tractor until it hitches to the
equipment;
Turn on the tractor and slowly approach it to the hitching point direction;
Use a clean cloth or a paper towel to clean the hoses end of the quick couplers. Also,
clean the area around the tractor couplers;
Activate the clutch levers to turn the equipment activation system on or off;
Check if the fertilizer tubes are properly fixed;
Check the seed hoppers functioning and if the fertilizer tubes are free, because the
equipment paintwork may block them. If blocked, clean the fertilizer tube outlet by scraping
the paint excess to let the tubes free;
Check the tires inflation and keep the same pressure on all of them (See the 'tires inflation'
page on the 'maintenance' section).
Lubricate all grease fittings appropriately. (See the 'lubrication' page on the 'maintenance'
section).
Set-up instructions
