CARRE OCTOPUS Manual

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Page 303.1.2 Adjustment of the oil flow without a varaible displacement pumpIf the tractor does not have a variable displacement pump, there is a special kitfor this purpose which is supplied on demand.3.2 DistributionThe metering unit is the main element that makes the seed- drill work. It ispositioned under the seed hopper andit is driven by the driving wheel through a mechanical chain transmission anda universal joint.The metering unit, which consists of a cylinder containing longitudinal hollowsections A, distributes a certain quantity of seed - depending on the calibratioThe air flow generated by the fan blower D and regulated by the butterflythrottle E transports the seeds to the distributor head that can be found atthe end of the “Venturi” tube. From here, the seeds are taken to the coultersand then sown.The metering unit can work with seeds of between 1 and 10 mm. The mainseeds are:• Cereal: wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale, sorghum, rice• Large seeds: corn, peas, beans, soya• Small seeds: grass, clover, rape3.3 Unhitching the front hopperThe unhitching of the hopper from the tractor can be a very hazardous operation. Useestreme caution while performing the entire operation and follow directions strictly.To unhitch the seed-drill correctly, you must work on a horizontal surface as follows:• Lower to the ground the supporting stands and secure them firmly with the appropriate pins.• Disconnect all hydraulic and electric connectors supplying the seeder/fertilizer spreader• Remove the conveying corrugated hose from the connecting system• Unhitch the hopper from the tractor and make sure it remains in a stable position3.4 Unhitching the rear implementThe unhitching of the disc or power harrow from the tractor can be a very hazardousoperation. Use estreme caution while performing the entire operation and followdirections strictly.To unhitch disc or power harrow correctly, you must work on a horizontal surface as follows:• Lower to the ground the supporting stands and secure them firmly with the appropriate pins.• Disconnect all hydraulic and electric connectors supplying the seeder/fertilizer spreader• Remove the conveying corrugated hose from the connecting system• Unhitch the hopper from the tractor and make sure it remains in a stable position