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To be done before spreading
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Performing a calibration
test
The calibration test is normally performed on the left spreading disc.
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Switch the tractor off, remove the key from the ignition and engage
the parking brake of the tractor.
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Disconnect the right spreading disc
by sliding the connector to
the right.
Secure the connector with a lock clip.

Set the right disc’s dosing setting to 0+0.
→
see instructions in paragraph »Application rate« on page 63.

Remove the vanes from the left spreading disc.

Mount the calibration container carefully on the left spreading disc.
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Set the calibration container with the settings knob so that the
spreading disc does not touch the calibration container.
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Find a similar fertiliser type and working width in the
Dosing setting
column of the spreading chart, based on the desired application
rate and working width.

Also check the relevant flow rate in the column.
→
see instructions in paragraph »Find the correct settings for the
spreader and set it accordingly« on page 52.

Set the recommended dosing setting of the left spreading disc.
→
see instructions in paragraph »Application rate« on page 63.

Fill the spreader minimum halfway with fertiliser, covering the
seven.
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Weigh a large trough and place it under the discharging point of the
calibration container.
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Start the tractor, engage the PTO shaft and open the dosing unit
for 5 seconds to ‘rinse’ the calibration container.

Switch the PTO shaft and the tractor off, remove the key from the
ignition, empty the trough and place it back under the discharge
point of the calibration container.
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Start the tractor, engage the PTO shaft and set it to 540 rpm.
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Open the dosing unit for 20 to 30 seconds, or for 1 minute with
smaller application rates.
Connector
support for the calibration container
Remove the vanes
Calibration container
S
Closing
Lock nut
S
Settings knob
Icon at top of
column