Gaspardo Monica Use And Maintenance Manual

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USE AND MAINTENANCE ENGLISH75cod. G19502563PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONSSeeds too deep.The seed furrow remainsopen and the seedsuncovered.Irregular seed drillingdepth.The gearbox chain jumpsoff the gears.The two pinion axles are not parallel to eachother.1) Rear seed-covering wheels a long way fromthe seed furrow.2) Insufficient pressure of the rear seed-coveringwheels.3) Rear seed-covering wheels not suitable for theground.Clod clearer set too low.1) Wrong seeding depth setting.2) Excessive pressure of the rear seed-coveringwheels.3) Unsuitable rear seed-covering wheels.1) Correct the depth setting.2) Reduce the pressure of the rear wheels on theground.3) ReplaceRaise the clod clearer: it must be set as shownin the instruction booklet.1) Adjust the distance between wheels.2) Increase the pressure of the rear wheels onthe ground.3) ReplaceLoosen the 3 axle fixing bolts and adjust theposition of the axle support.1) See distribution table and correct.2) Protract the values of the table to the newspecific gravity.3) Dusty products are not suitable for this type ofdistribution. Change product.4) Check the length, shorten them and straightenthem. Cleaning.5) Cleaning6) Cleaning7) Check the position (a gap of about 1 cm mustremain on the back).8) Increase the penetration power of the disc andballast the seed drill frame.1) Clean the exchange valve and the nipple withcalibrated hole fitted on the hydraulic cylindersof the row marker arms (where present).2) Work on the flow regulators to correctly set thesystem during the upward movement of the rowmarker arms.1) Impurities present in the hydraulic system.2) The row marker arms rise too quickly (damageto the structure).1) Wrong setting of the MINIMAX distributor and/orgear ratios.2) Product with specific gravity different to thoseindicated in the table.3) Use of non-granulated product (dusty).4) Delivery tube bent sharply and/or blocked bydeposits.5) Obstructed furrower element.6) Distributor dirty with deposits.7) Protective grille fitted the wrong way round (aftermaintenance).8) Fertilizer on surface.Irregular distribution ofchemical products(Fertilizers andMicrogranulates)Row marker does not workor works irregularly.6.0 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSALThis operation is to be carried out by the customer.Before demolishing the machine, you are advised to carefully check its physical condition and ascertain whether there are any partsof the structure that may be susceptible to structural collapse or breakage during demolition.The customer should operate in compliance with the environment protection laws in force in his/her country.CAUTIONThe machine demolition operations should be carried out by skilled personnel only, equipped with suitable protective clothing(safety footwear and gloves) and auxiliary tools and equipment.All the disassembly operations for demolition should be carried out with the machine stopped and detached from the tractor.Before demolishing the machine, you are advised to render harmless all the parts that may be a source of danger and therefore:- scrap the structure using specialized firms,- remove any electrical apparatus according to the laws in force,- collect oils and greases separately, to be disposed of through specialized firms, in accordance with the regulations of the countryin which the machine was used.When the machine is demolished the CE mark should be destroyed together with this manual.Last but not least, we remind you that the Manufacturer is always available for any and all necessary assistance and spares.