Shaktiman Fertilizer Broadcaster Operator's Manual

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O P E R A T O R 'S M A N U A L

FERTILIZER BROADCASTER

OM: 2011/Rev 01/2015

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Page 1 O P E R A T O R ’S M A N U A L FERTILIZER BROADCASTER OM: 2011/Rev 01/2015...
Page 2 O P E R A T O R ’S M A N U A L FERTILIZER BROADCASTER MISSION: Our mission is to manufacture & supply the most technologically advanced agricultural machinery & implements, worldwide, with acknowledged reliability, outstanding quality and with support by excellent services.
Page 3 To the Purchaser This manual contains valuable information about your SHAKTIMAN FERTILIZER BROADCASTER. It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, servicing repair parts. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it carefully.
Page 4 Return the equipment or parts to the authorized SHAKTIMAN dealer, from • where it was purchased, for service or replacement of defective parts that are covered by warranty.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section-1: General Information Section-2: Introduction Section-9: Operating the Implement 2.1 Introduction………………………….. 9.1Usage……………………………...… 2.1 Terminology…………………………. 9.2 Field operations…………...…... 2.2 Technical Specifications……………… 9.2.1 Working Height …………………… Section-3: Safety 9.2.2 Field Distribution………………… 3.1 Recognize Safety Information....9.2.3 Spreading Variables……………… 3.2 Understand Signal ………..... 9.3 Parking………………………………...
Page 6 02- INTRODUCTION 2.1 Introduction The Shaktiman fertilizer spreader is designed exclusively for conventional agricultural applications and is suitable for spreading dry, granule, prilled and crystalline fertilizer & seed. The machine is attached with the tractor through 3-point hitch system and PTO rpm of 540.
Page 7 FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 2.2 Terminology Fig. 2.4 A. FRAME B. HOPPER C. DISC D. VANE E. REGULATING LEVER F. 3- POINT HITCH G. HITCH PIN 2.3 Technical Specifications MODEL 500 HOPPER CAPACITY, Liters WT. OF MACHINE, Kg LOADING HEIGHT, m 1.13...
Page 8 Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life. If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact your Shaktiman dealer. The manufacturer declines all and every responsibility for failure to comply with the safety and accident preventing...
Page 9 3.4 Operate Machine Safely Thoroughly read all the instructions for safely • Only use the propeller shaft recommended by the manufacturer. operation of the Machine. • Take great care of the propeller shaft guard, both • Before starting the tractor and implement, always in the transport and work positions.
Page 10 3.5 Keep Riders off Machine • Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. • Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of the machine. • Riders also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
Page 11 3.8 Comply with the Transport Speed Limit The maximum permissible travel speed for this implement is 20 km/h (12 mph). Some tractors can operate at speeds higher than the maximum speed limit for this implement. Do not exceed the implement's transport speed limit. Exceeding the implement's maximum transport speed can result in: Loss of control of the tractor/implement combination •...
Page 12 IMPORTANT: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without signs, new safety signs must be applied. New Safety signs are available from your authorized Shaktiman Dealer or factory.
Page 13 Sr. No. Decal No. Description Picture Attention Danger Before making any operation on the machine, stop the • engine of the tractor or the self moving means, remove the key, put on the parking brake and read carefully the operator’s manual. Attention danger possible throwing of material and/or •...
Page 14: Manual
WARNING - Hand Hazard • Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them.
Page 15: Implement
05-PREPARING THE TRACTOR 5.1 Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual Note: Use the proper HP of tractor for the particular model of machine. See the section technical specification • Always refer to YOUR tractor operator's manual for specific detailed information regarding operation of YOUR equipment.
Page 16 06-PREPARING THE IMPLEMENT • Tighten all bolts and nuts. See the bolt torque tables in the maintenance section. • Before starting the implement check that the machine is perfectly in order, that the lubricants are at the correct level and all parts subjected to wear and deterioration are fully efficient.
Page 17: Attaching Implement To The Tractor
07-ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE IMPLEMENT 7.1 Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual • Always refer to YOUR tractor operator's manual for specific detailed information regarding operation of YOUR equipment. • Following tractor related information uses tractors to illustrate preparation, attachment and operational procedures.
Page 18: 7.5 Universal Propeller Shaft Length
7.3 Universal Propeller shaft Attachment Warning: Length of propeller shaft is very important and requirement may vary from tractor to tractor. Please read section Universal propeller shaft length adjustment. During propeller shaft installation, push the pushpin (1) then slide one end of propeller shaft over the tractor’s splined PTO shaft and secure with locking device(push pin) 1 of drive shaft.
Page 19: Adjustment
Place the tractor and the implement on a flat surface Attach the 3 point linkage of the tractor (see the section attaching and detaching the implement) Find the length between the grove of PTO output on the tractor, and the PTO input on the implement when the implement and tractor is in horizontal position.
Page 20: 8.1 Transport Safely
08-TRANSPORTING 8.1 Transport Safely CAUTION: When transporting on a public road or highway, use accessory lights and devices to provide adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Contact with electrical cables can cause severe injury or death. When transporting or operating the machine, make sure to avoid contact with electrical lines.
Page 21 8.2 Transporting IMPORTANT: Always disengage PTO before raising the implement to transport position. CAUTION: When travelling on public roads whether at night or during the day, use accessory light and devices for adequate warning for operators of other vehicles. • When raising the machine to the transport position, be sure that propeller shaft does not contact with tractor or machine.
Page 22: Usage
09-OPERATING THE IMPLEMENT 9.1 Usage The Shaktiman fertilizer spreader is designed exclusively for conventional agricultural applications and is suitable for spreading dry, granuled, prilled and crystalline fertilizer & seed. The uses of implement for the purposes other than mentioned above are not recommended and failures under such conditions will not be covered under warranty even if the product is in warranty period.
Page 23: Field Distribution
9.2.2 Field Distribution After having hitched the machine to the tractor and having carried out the necessary regulation, it is possible to begin to work Place the tractor at the • beginning field (position 1). The distance from the border has to be half the working width (D/2) of the machine.
Page 24: Starting Operations
9.4 Starting Operation • Attach the implement to the tractor as per the procedure given. See section “Attaching and Detaching Implement”. • Make sure the propeller shaft is locked properly. • Rest the implement on ground and engage tractor PTO. •...
Page 25: Loading The Hopper
FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 10.0 ADJUSTMENTS 10.1 Loading the Hopper Do not load the hopper over the edge to avoid the loss of fertilizer during the work and travel. 10.2 Spreader Disc Vane Adjustment 4 Blades are on the disc, adjustable in 4 different...
Page 26: Adjusting Spreading Width
FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 10.4 Adjusting Spreading Width Fig. 10.3 To distribute the fertilizer on both sides (I in Fig. 10.3) A and B levers must be in the same position, connected through grip handle C (Fig. 10.2) In order to carry out the spreading only through the left side (II in Fig.
Page 27 FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 10.5 Spreading Chart Fig. 10.6 Making Agriculture More Economical...
Page 28: Safe Lubrication And Maintenance
FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 11- LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE 11.1 Safe Lubrication and Maintenance of the Machine CAUTION: To avoid serious injuries or death from unexpected machine movement, locate the machine on a level surface before performing any maintenance work. Lower the machine to the ground or support the raised machine with adequate blocks before performing any maintenance work.
Page 29: Propeller Shaft
FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 11.4 Propeller Shaft Disconnect the drive shaft from the tractor and slide apart. Clean and coat the inner tube of the drive shaft with a light film of grease on daily basis or every 8 hours of work and then reassemble.
Page 30: Storage
FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 11.7 STORAGE General Put the machine on the ground Take off PTO drive shaft and put it in rest position. Carefully check for any damaged or worm parts and replace these as necessary. Store it in a dry place.
Page 31 FERTILIZER BROADCASTER 11.8 Metric Bolt and screw torque values: Bolt or Screw size class 4.8 class 8.8 or 9.8 class 10.9 class 12.9 Lubricated Lubricated Lubricated Lubricated 11.3 16.5 15.5 19.5 11.5 14.5 27.5 1080 1150 1080 1350 1200 1350...
Page 32 PROBLEM CAUSE REMEADY 1. Fertilizer lateral 1. Fertilizer deposit on the spreading 1. Clean the spreading discs distribution discs and the spreading vanes. and spreading vanes uniform 2. Slider do not open all the way as it 2. Tighten the slider correctly. is loose 2.
Page 33: Section-13 Warranty
13-WARRANTY Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd. offer the following warranty to the purchaser of SHAKTIMAN FERTILIZER BROADCASTER mentioned herein above subject to the conditions set out herein after provided the SHAKTIMAN FERTILIZER BROADCASTER shall be in the possession of and used by such purchaser as from the date of delivery.
Page 34 " This warranty shall not be extended in any case forwards payments of any monetary consideration whatsoever of replacement or return of the SHAKTIMAN FERTILIZER BROADCASTER whole. purchaser SHAKTIMAN FERTILIZER BROADCASTER wills itself fully responsible for model selection and series for purchasing machine.
Page 35 Purchaser / Owner, If at the time of restarting, the SHAKTIMAN FERTILIZER BROADCASTER is found to be in working order by the company or its Authorized Representative, this warranty shall continue to be in force for the remaining period of the warranty.
Page 36 Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd. “SHAKTIMAN”, Survey No. – 108/1, Plot No. B, NH-27, Nr. Bharudi Toll Plaza, Bhunava (Village), Taluka: Gondal, Dist. : Rajkot. State: Gujarat – India, Pin code – 360 311 Phone: + 91 (2827) 661637, 270537 Fax: + 91 (2827) 270457.