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DCA 1200

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DCA 1200...
  • Page 2 IDENTIFICATION Dealer: Owner: Firm / Farm: City: State: No. of the Certificate of Guarantee: Serial / No.: Date: Invoice No.: Product: Notes:...
  • Page 3 Introduction The DCA 1200 model - seed and fertilizer spreader - is designed to spread granular fertilizer and seeds in general. Built with modern technology, it features greater strength and low maintenance. The cable control allows the remote gate activation and the option of one-side opening to make it easier to complete a finishing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Distribution tables 26 to 36 Troubleshooting guide Operations - Important points 7. Maintenance 39 to 42 Lubrication Gearbox Changing the plates Stirrer maintenance DCA 1200 storage 8. Important 9. Notes DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 5: To The Owner

    Marchesan S/A. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 6: To The Operator

    When the safety instructions are not being followed, a serious accident or even death may occur. The DCA 1200 is simple to operate, requiring however the basic and essential cautions to its handling. Always keep in mind that safety requires constant attention, observation and prudence during transportation, maintenance and storage.
  • Page 7 For your protection and safety, always wear adequate clothes and footwear while operating the equipment. Always use the safety locks to carry out maintenance operations or to transport the equipment. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 8 • If there is any doubt after reading it, ask your dealer. For more complicated operations, there will be the right person to help you there. • Please check the general safety instructions on the back cover of this manual. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 9 • Check all laws and regulations regarding the height limits and load width while transporting the equipment on truck or trailer. If necessary use banners, lights and other devices in order to give adequate warning to the other drivers. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 10 Use chains, of at least 3 meters long, to lift the equipment safely. Use the adequate points for lifting and be sure that the equipment is safe. Avoid accidents. Always keep a safe distance from the equipment. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 11 L U B R I C AT E A N D T I G H T E N D A I LY LUBRICAR Y REAPRETAR DIARIAMENTE 05.03.03.1827 Decal set Model Serial number 05.03.06.1053 DCA 1200 DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 12: Data Sheet

    Data sheet Model ......................DCA 1200 Load / Capacity: .................. 1.10 m³ / 1200 kg Working width: ..................up to 16 meters Hitching: ..........Hydraulic system on the 3-point hitch, category II Rotation (Tractor PTO): ..................540 rpm Length: .........................1.30 m Width: ........................
  • Page 13 Data sheet General dimensions Dimensions (mm) Model DCA 1200 1360 1300 2111 DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 14: Components

    01 - Bin 06 - Stirrers 02 - Frame 07 - Metering system 03 - Gearbox 08 - Protective grid 04 - Spreader plates 09 - Protective funnel 05 - Paddles DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 15: Set-Up Instructions

    Right lower hitch Right lower hitch Third point Third point upper hitch upper hitch Left lower hitch Left lower hitch DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 16 (as "A" in the figure below) and they should be leveled. Never adjust the lower arms of the hydraulic system if the spreader is in a NOTE lowered position. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 17: Height Adjustment And Horizontal Leveling

    Set-up instructions Height adjustment and horizontal leveling The working adjustment of the DCA 1200 is determined by having as reference the distance of the spreader plates from the ground which is 80 cm. Once the working height of the spreader plates is defined, adjust it in such a way that when viewed from the side and from behind the equipment is in a horizontal position and centered with the tractor, keeping the 80 cm distance of the spreader plates from the ground.

  • Page 18: Cardan Shaft Coupling To The Power Take-Off

    • It is important to give finish working in the cut parts. For this purpose, use a filer. Soon after, remove the filing and lubricate the "male" with a fine layer of grease. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 19 DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 20: Positioning And Placing The Control To The Tractor

    Adjustment Adjustment stop stop Readout Readout position position DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 21: Adjustments And Operations

    540 rpm during the application work. Tractors are usually fitted with a tachometer (A) to adjust the PTO speed. In case of any doubt, please refer to the tractor instructions manual or check the speed on the tachometer. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Paddles

    Adjustments and operations Adjusting the paddles DCA 1200 feature two plates (A) with factory fitted 260-mm (B) and 210-mm (C) paddles, and replaceable 240-mm and 310-mm paddles (inside the components box), which can be combined in pairs on each plate. Each paddle provides 4 plate assembly options, which allow for advancing or delaying the paddle.

  • Page 23: Setting The Working Width

    Marking the passes in the field DCA 1200 effective distribution width is usually wider than 12 m, which may be difficult to see between passes. Therefore, it is advisable to mark the land with posts showing the set spacing, in order to achieve an optimal distribution.

  • Page 24: Finishing

    I n o r d e r t o m a k e t h a t finishing easy to do, DCA 1200 features independent activation commands, being just necessary to activate only one side of the command.
  • Page 25 Procedures and calculation for flow rate adjustment being the equipment stopped (Recommended procedure) To make it easier to adjust the DCA 1200, please refer to the tables provided herein. Most common seeds and fertilizers are listed in such tables, however flow rate adjustment may be required based on different product formula, granulometry and density utilized in relation to such tables.
  • Page 26 12 - If any difference is found in flow rate between the two sides of the equipment use the adjustment stop, according to the illustration below. Adjustment Adjustment stop stop Readout Readout position position DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 27: Procedures And Calculation For Flow Rate Adjustment

    Adjustments and operations Procedures and calculation for flow rate adjustment To make it easier to adjust the DCA 1200, please refer to the tables provided herein. Most common seeds and fertilizers are listed in such tables, however flow rate adjustment may be required based on different product formula, granulometry and density used in relation to such tables.
  • Page 28 449 385 337 300 269 246 225 84.0 525 450 393 351 315 286 263 99.0 619 531 463 412 371 337 309 113.0 707 605 529 470 423 385 353 Distance covered in meters DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 29 449 385 337 299 269 245 224 524 449 393 350 314 286 262 617 529 464 411 370 337 309 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 5 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 30 637 546 478 424 382 348 318 115.0 718 616 538 478 430 391 358 128.0 799 685 600 532 480 436 400 150.0 937 804 703 625 562 511 469 Distance covered in meters DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 31 576 524 480 10.0 1088 654 594 544 10.5 1222 1048 734 666 612 11.5 1388 1190 1042 926 834 758 694 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 7 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 32 720 647 589 539 10.5 190.0 1184 1015 888 789 710 647 593 11.5 208.0 1298 1110 864 778 707 649 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 5 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 33 388 346 310 282 260 102.0 450 400 360 328 300 120.0 530 470 424 386 352 138.0 608 542 488 442 406 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 5 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 34 144.0 598 539 490 449 161.0 1004 860 669 602 548 501 10.0 178.0 1108 952 741 666 606 555 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 5 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 35 212 182 160 141 127 116 106 43.0 269 230 201 179 161 146 135 51.0 319 274 239 212 191 174 160 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 5 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 36 175 150 131 116 105 34.5 215 185 161 144 129 117 107 43.0 269 230 201 179 161 146 135 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 6 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 37 Tractor speed km/h Scale (mm) rate width opening kg/min 0.70 1.00 1.30 1.75 2.00 2.30 11.0 2.50 14.0 3.00 20.0 125 107 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 5 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 38 177 154 138 123 112 104 45.0 211 186 168 152 141 61.0 326 285 253 227 207 190 77.0 360 319 288 262 240 Distance covered in meters Average side overlay: 5 m. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide

    Agitator is heavy and Repair and replace any the grains are centrifuging the product. damaged components. damaged. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 40: Operations - Important Points

    • Be careful with the moving parts. • Do not make any adjustments while the distributor is moving or the transmission is engaged. • Never operate without using the safety devices. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lubrication To reduce the wear caused by the friction between the moving parts of your DCA 1200 it is necessary to lubricate it properly, as indicated below. Every 24 hours of operation, lubricate the articulations through the grease fittings in the following way: •...

  • Page 42: Gearbox

    The oil capacity is 600 ml on each box. To facilitate the total drainage of the old oil, it is recommended to carry out NOTE the change just after using the equipment, being the oil still hot. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 43: Changing The Plates

    (A), it should be turned clockwise (left thread). • The thread of the right hand side is standard (right thread). • Do not exchange plates. DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 44: Stirrer Maintenance

    DCA 1200 storage Before storing the DCA 1200, it is recommended to take some extra care to keep it working effectively and leave it ready for the next work. 1) Remove all remaining product residues in the equipment after it has been used.

  • Page 45: Important

    September, 2020 Serial number.: 05.01.09.1787 Revision: 04 MARCHESAN IMPLEMENTOS E MÁQUINAS AGRÍCOLAS "TATU" S.A. Marchesan Av., 1979 - Zip Code 15994-900 - Matão - SP - Brazil Telephone 55.16.3382.8282 www.marchesan.com.br DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 46: Notes

    Notes DCA 1200 DCA 1200 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

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