PNEUMATIC PLANTER «FUTURA – FUTURA
Maxi
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INSTRUCTION FOR THE USE AND MAINTENANCE
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In case of DOUBLE SEEDS, set the
selector on lower positions
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In case of FREE LOSSES set the selector
on higher positions
4.2.3 SETTING THE ANTI-
OVERFLOWING PLATE
The overflowing plate inside the distributor unit
must be regulated in relation to the kind of seed.
This plate serves to regulate the seeds to the
hopper and ensures its constant and good level.
Loosen the screws 1 (Fig.18), the plate 2 will be
able to be set on a higher position for seeds such
as maize ”big” or on a lower one for for seeds
such as beet ”small”.
1
1
2
Pict.18 – ANTI-OWERFLOWING PLATE
4.2.4 SOWING DISTANCE
The sowing distance can be varied through the
small chain 1 (Pict. 19) inside the change gear
box.
In the following table (pag. 23) it is determined the
gear ratio needed to get the sowing distance in
relation to:
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Planter wheels diameter
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Type of disk in the distributor in relation to the
kind of sowing.
Once determined the ratio, go to the change gear
box and lift the cover up (Pict. 19).
Pict.19 – SETTING OF THE CHANGE GEAR
Unblock the lever (2 - Pict. 19) and set the chain
(1 – Pict.19) in the wished gear.
Block the chain with the chain-tightener (3 - Pict.
19) trough the lever (2 - Pict. 19) and close the
door.
The distances on the table (pag.23) are
theoretical and can vary from 5 to 10% in relation
to the kind of soil.
4.2.5 SUBSTITUTION SOWING DISKS
CAUTION
The operation described in this paragraph,
must be performed avoiding dusty
environment by experienced personel only,
equipped with protection gloves:
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Proceed removing the two wing nut screws (1
- Pict. 20) and draw the cover out 2;
- Remove
the
selector;
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Remove the disk (1 – Pict.21).
Pay attention in mounting a new disk, make sure
of its cleanliness and integrity.
Pict. 20 – REMOVING THE COVER
1
Pict. 21 – SUBSTITUTING THE SOWING DISKS
