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8. TRANSPORT
The user is responsible for transporting the Speedseed in back of the tractor on public roads. Verify
the national legislation regarding the regulations. On open fields while the machine is raised, the
maximum permitted speed is 20 km/h (12.4 mph) due to the weight of the Speedseed. A higher speed
can be dangerous for the driver and/or the public and can even damage the machine.
!! When the machine is raised off the ground, the front axle of the tractor has to support
minimum 20% of the tractor’s weight !!
9. START/STOP PROCEDURE
9.1. Safety
Before using the Speedseed, you should check the following:
1. Are there loose objects in the field? First remove these objects.
2. Are there slopes? The maximum slope is 20 degrees for this machine. Always go from top
to bottom.
3. Are there hard objects in the ground? If so, use the Speedseed at adjusted speed.
4. Is there danger of flying objects (e.g., golf balls) that distract the attention of the driver? If
so, the Speedseed
CANNOT
be used.
5. Is there danger of sinking/sliding away? If so, postpone sowing.
6. If the soil is frozen or very wet, postpone the activities until conditions improve.
7. Check whether the hopper is not too damp. Dampness can cause the seeds to stick to each
other and this leads to a poor result.
8. Do NOT make sharp curves when the Speedseed touches the ground.
A few general remarks/tips about using the Speedseed:
!! If a hard object in the ground is hit, the spikes can get damaged !!
!! NEVER drive backwards when the drive wheel is on the ground !!
9.2. Starting to sow
Prior to sowing using the machine, check the following the points:
!! Make sure that the Speedseed and the tractor cannot move while you are setting
them !!
!! Switch off the tractor engine before descending from the tractor !!
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Check the sowing elements for damage and repair these if necessary.
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Check whether the seed outlet is not blocked.
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Check whether the machine is not damp, particularly the sowing system.
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Check whether the seeds are distributed equally; rotate the wheel once
counter-clockwise.
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Check whether the drive runs smoothly.
