Equalizer Econo 4000E Manuale utente

OPERATOR MANUAL

3-SECTION MIN-TILL AIRSEEDER

4500E - 7500E

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................9

2. HOW TO BEGIN ................................................................................................................. 9

2.1 INTEGRATION WITH THE TRACTOR ...................................................................... 9

2.2 CALIBRATION ...................................................................................................... 10

2.3 IN THE FIELD ...................................................................................................... 10

3. AIR HOPPER .....................................................................................................................12

3.1 GOLDEN RULES. .................................................................................................. 12

3.2 TOOL INTEGRATION. .......................................................................................... 12

3.3 OPERATION AND SETTINGS............................................................................... 14

3.4 CONFIGURATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.............................................. 19

4. CALIBRATION...................................................................................................................20

4.1 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION........................................................................ 21

5. FRAMES ............................................................................................................................22

5.1 GOLDEN RULES................................................................................................... 22

5.2 ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................... 22

5.3 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION........................................................................ 23

6. TINE UNITS .......................................................................................................................24

6.1 GOLDEN RULES................................................................................................... 24

6.2 ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................... 24

7. SPRAY EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................................28

7.1 GOLDEN RULES................................................................................................. ..28

7.2 ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................... ….28

7.3 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION. ....................................................................... 28

8. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................29

8.1 TYRE PRESSURE. ................................................................................................ 29

8.2 OIL AND LUBRICANTS. ......................................................................................... 29

9. PROBLEM SOLVING ........................................................................................................30

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The words DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION are used with the safety alert symbol. Learn to

recognize the safety alerts, and follow the recommended precautions and safe practices.

THREE WORDS ARE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFETY-ALERT SYMBOL:

Replace any DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or instructional decal that is not readable or is

missing. The location and part number of these decals is identified later in this section of the

manual. The words Important and Note are not related to personal safety but are used to give

additional information and tips for operating or servicing this equipment.

IMPORTANT: Identifies special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly observed could

result in damage to, or destruction of the machine, process or its surroundings.

NOTE: Indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient repair or operation.

GENERAL OPERATION

DO NOT RIDE!! Do not allow riders on

the implement when in motion.

• Do not allow extra riders in the tractor

unless an instructor seat and seat belt

are available.

• Check behind when backing up.

• Reduce speed when working in hilly

terrain.

• Never allow anyone within the

immediate area when

operating machinery.

• Stand clear when raising or lowering wings.

• Keep all shields in place, replace them if removed for service work.

TRACTOR OPERATION

Be aware of the correct tractor operating procedures,

when working with implements.

•Review tractor operator’s manual.

•Secure hitch pin with a retainer and lock drawbar in

centre position.

CHEMICALS

•Use extreme care when cleaning, filling or making adjustments.

•Always read granular chemical or treated seed

manufacturer’s warning labels carefully and

remember them.

•Wear close fitting clothing and appropriate personal

protective equipment for the job as specified by the

chemical and/or seed manufacturer.

•Always wear safety goggles, breathing apparatus and gloves

when handling with granular

chemical or treated seed.

•Do not feed any treated seed to livestock. Treated

seed is poisonous and may cause harm to persons

or livestock.

•Wash exposed skin immediately - do not leave

chemicals on your skin.

•Properly store chemicals in original containers with

labels intact per the manufacturer’s instructions.

•Always follow the manufacturer’s operating

instructions and warning labels when operating an

ammonia tank with the equipment.

•Do Not enter Air Cart tank unless

another person is present and the

tractor engine has been shut off.

TRANSPORTING

•Be aware of the height, length and width of implement. Make turns carefully and be aware of

obstacles and overhead electrical lines.

•Always travel at a safe speed. Do Not Exceed 20 m/h (32 km/h).

•Use an agricultural tractor that is large enough with sufficient braking capacity so that the weight

of the loaded equipment towed does not exceed 1.5 times the weight of the tractor.

•Use flashing amber warning lights, turn signals and Abnormal emblems when on public roads.

•Do not transport in poor visibility.

•The slow moving vehicle with Abnormal emblem and reflectors must be secured and be visible

on the machine for transport.

•Avoid soft surfaces, the additional wing weight on the center wheels could cause the machine to

sink.

•Ensure safety chain is attached correctly to the towing vehicle and the hitch of the implement.

•Check that wings are firmly seated on transport wing stops, and wing lift valve and opener valve

are in locked position.

•Be familiar with and adhere to local laws.

HYDRAULICS

•Do not search for high pressure hydraulic leaks without hand and face protection. A tiny, almost

invisible leak can penetrate skin, thereby requiring immediate medical attention.

•Use cardboard or wood to detect leaks - never your

hands.

•Double check that all is clear before operating

hydraulics.

•Never remove hydraulic hoses or ends with machine

elevated. Relieve hydraulic pressure before

disconnecting hydraulic hoses or ends.

•Maintain proper hydraulic fluid levels.

•Keep all connectors clean for positive connections.

•Ensure all fittings and hoses are in good condition.

•Do not stand under wings.

MAINTENANCE

•Shut tractor engine off before making any

adjustments or lubricating the machine.

•Block machine securely to prevent any movement

during servicing.

•Wear close fitting clothing and appropriate personal

protective equipment for the job.

•Always wear safety goggles, breathing apparatus

and gloves when working on seeder filled with granular

chemical or treated seed per the manufacture’s

instructions.

•Do not modify the machine.

STORAGE

•Store implement away from areas of main activity.

•Level implement and block up securely to relieve pressure

on jack.

•Do not allow children to play on or around stored implement.

SAFETY SIGNS

1.INTRODUCTION

This document deals with technical and other information about Equalizer Econo Min-Till Tine

Seeder, which enables the user to correctly choose and apply the necessary settings for the

equipment to work effectively.

NB: Study this document carefully before attempting to use the product.

Damage is inevitable if the implement is used incorrectly.

2. HOW TO BEGIN

2.1 INTEGRATION WITH THE TRACTOR

Connect the tractor to the planter and connect the hydraulic hoses.

NOTE:Make sure the return hose of the fan motor / oil cooler is connected to the correct hydraulic

port in accordance to the tractor’s manual.

UNFOLDING THE PLANTER

1. Unfold the planter until all wheels are safely on the ground and the planter can float properly.

(Refer to page 10)

TOW-EYE SETTINGS

2. Position the planter on a level surface. Lower the planter until the points of the

shears just touch the ground. Set the draw bars tow-eye so that the front and rear shears

engage the ground simultaneously. (Refer to page: 22)

TINE PRESSURE

3. Set the tine hydraulic pressure to 8 - 9 MPa.

NOTE:The tine pressure line is linked with the lifting and lowering cylinders of the planter. Use

the selector valve to select the Tine setting to charge and activate the accumulator. (Refer to

page: 26)

FAN AND AIR PRESSURE

4. Activate the fan.

NOTE:Set the tractor's flow control valve to the fan to less than 25% of full flow, before it is

switched on. (Refer to page: 12 & 13)

5. Make sure all lids and metering units are tightly sealed, and no air leaks are

present.

6. Regulate the fan speed to create a pressure of 2 kPa on the tank registering

the lowest pressure. Make adjustments to the speed until the desired pressure is achieved,

calculated from the accompanying chart. (Refer to page 17)

TOTAL APPLICATION

QUANTITY KG / HA ALL

FERTILIZERS COMBINED

AIR PRESSURE IN THE TANK

REGISTERING THE LOWEST

READING

5-50 kg/ha

1.5 kPa

50-125 kg/ha

1.5 – 2.0 kPa

125-200 kg/ha

2.0 – 2.8 kPa

200-275 kg/ha

2.8 – 3.5 kPa

275-350 kg/ha

3.5 – 4.0 kPa

CONTACT DRIVE WHEEL

7. Set the contact drive so that it just touches the main wheel when the point of the shears just

touches the ground.

SEED DEPOSITORS

8. Set the seed depositor depth to the 2nd groove.

NB:The final adjustment is done after the ideal working depth and speed is determined. (Refer

to page 25)

2.2 CALIBRATION

SEED AND FERTILIZERS

1. The calibration pendulum rotates + / -77 times for every 50 linear meters.

2. Use the directive in the manual for calibration weight calculations.

3. Remove the connecting link pin on the drive shaft.

4. Catch the product simultaneously in both tanks under the air hopper.

(Refer to page 20)

SPRAY SYSTEM

5. The spray nozzles deliver + / - 100 liters of water per hectare at 180 KPa at 6 km / h.

6. Set the pressure while the planter is at 6 km / h at 180 KPa.

7. For a more accurate setting, capture the water dispersed by one nozzle over a

given distance or time.

NB:The nozzles are spaced at 500 mm, the same as a normal sprayer.

(Refer to page: 23).

2.3 IN THE FIELD

UNFOLDING/FOLDING THE PLANTER

STANDARD V FRAME:

UNFOLDING:

1. Insert the “wings fold’’ and ‘’wings unfold’’ hydraulic hoses into the tractor.

2. Apply flow the “wings unfold” hydraulic hose to lower the wings from the vertical to the horizontal

position. Keep extending the wing fold cylinders until they reach end of stroke which means the

pin will be sitting in the middle of the slot. NB: this is very important as it allows the wings of the

planter to float.

FOLDING:

1. Insert the “wings fold’’ and ‘’wings unfold’’ hydraulic hoses into the tractor.

2. Apply flow to the “wings fold” hydraulic hoses to raise the wings to the vertical position. Keep on

retracting the cylinders until the wings reach the transport location. NB: ensure the transport

locks are in place before transport.

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