T.I.P. GS-48, Инструкция для оператора

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GS48
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Unroll the Seeder Box Control Cable and locate the handle on the tow vehicle where it
will be accessible to the operator. Clamp or fasten the handle in place. If your
Spiker/Seeder has the 12 volt power unit option, locate the remote control pendant within
easy access of the operator.
LEVELING MACHINE
With the Spiker/Seeder attached to tow vehicle, park in a flat, grassy area. Raise the
transport wheels until they are off the ground. With the machine resting fully on the
spike drum, the frame should be sitting parallel to the ground. If it is not parallel, adjust
the height of the hitch assembly by locating it in a different set of holes, raising or
lowering it accordingly. When the transport wheels are down and the spike drum is off
the ground, the frame will NOT be parallel to the ground. This is normal operation.
ADJUSTING SEEDER BOX
The seeder box on the Spiker/Seeder must be calibrated before use to ensure proper
application rates. Be sure to re-calibrate before each use. Atmospheric conditions can
change flow rates of some materials. To calibrate, use the following procedure:
CAUTION!
Catching material from the outlets on the seeder box is recommended, so that no
material is applied to the soil until calibration is completed. Doing otherwise is at
the operator's own risk.
1. Suspend a calibration pan below the seeder box to catch falling material.
2. Set gauge to proper setting. If the proper setting is unknown, set at an
approximate range.
3. Place a sufficient amount of material in the hopper for a practice area.
4. Cover a known area, such as 1000 sq ft.
5. Weigh the contents in the calibration pan.
6. Divide the weight by the known area to determine the rate. If necessary, adjust
the gauge up or down and repeat.
7. When proper calibration is achieved, log gauge setting for future reference.
To convert pounds per 1000 sq ft to pounds per acre, multiply your rate by 43.6.
If it is impractical to mark off and cover a known area for calibration, use this alternative
method to calibrate: