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IDENTIFICATION Dealer: Owner: Firm / Farm: City: State: No. of the Certificate of Guarantee: Serial / No.: Date: Invoice No.: Product: Notes:...
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Introduction The GAIM - Hinge-Wheel Offset Disk Harrow - was specially designed to work in any type of soil with an excellent performance, mainly for seedbed preparation, incorporating stubbles and crumbling the soil. Its rugged structure has a proper size and it is made of...
• The instructions under this symbol refers to the safety of the operator or third parties, therefore they should be carefully read and observed. The GAIM disk harrow 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 the transportation, maintenance and storage.
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Any contact may result in severe shocks, injuries or death. 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 and to transport the equipment. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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• Whenever you unhitch the equipment, either in the field or shed, do it on a flat and firm surface and use the parking stands. Make sure the equipment is properly supported. • Please check the general safety instructions on the back cover of this manual. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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• Check all laws and regulations regarding the height limits and load width while transporting the equipment to the truck or trailer. If necessary use banners, lights and other devices in order to give adequate warning to the other drivers. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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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 Sticker set Model Serial number GAIM sticker 05.03.06.0791 GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
Data sheet Type: ................Hinge-Wheel Offset Disk Harrow Model: ........................GAIM Spacing between disc blades: ................270 mm Discs dimension: ..................Ø 26" x 6.0 mm ..................Ø 28" x 6.0 mm Number of disc blades: ..............12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Disc blade type: ...................
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09 - Front disc gang 04 - Hitch bar 10 - Rear disc gang 05 - Front stabilizer bar 11 - Handle 06 - Rear stabilizer bar 12 - Wheelsets Optional parts: See page 31. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
We recommend wearing gloves, especially while assembling the disc gangs. Disc gangs assembly Before starting to assemble the disc gangs, check the correct position of the bearings and spacer spools, according to the following steps: GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
• Lastly, place the bolt (H-1) and position the lock nut (I-1), fastening with a spring washer and nut. • Check the correct side of the bearings and spacer spools according IMPORTANT to the concavity of the disc blades. Grease fitting or plug GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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Place a bolt (A) and squared washer (B), passing through the bearing housing and the bearing hanger holes. On top, place a flat washer, spring washer and nut. Repeat this operation for other bearings. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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Double scraper provided as optional The scrapers feature an adjustment to approach or distance them from the NOTE disc blades, on a range from 5 to 10 mm. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
Right after, place the pin (B) in the wheelset support hole along with a cotter pin (C). Opening adjustment set assembly (GAIM 12 - 14 disc blades) To assemble the adjustment set, fasten the locking adjustment (A) to the front frame support (B).
Assembly Opening adjustment set assembly (GAIM 16 - 20 disc blades) Fasten the stabilizer bars (A & B) to the front and rear frames using pins (C) and cotter pins. Couple the locking adjustment (D) to the support (E). Pass the adjustment bar (F) inside the support (E) and couple it to the stabilizer bar (B) using a bolt (G), spring washer and nut.
Then, assemble the whole set in the front frame using bolts (E), spring washers and nuts. NOTE Note the correct position of the upper and lower plates, which are assembled as shown below. Wrong Right GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
• The cylinder ports must remain facing up. NOTE • Always use thread sealing tape to couple the quick couplers to the hoses. Item Description Quantity 3/8 X 4000 TR-TM hose Male quick couplers GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
If the harrow is equipped with hydraulic cylinder, it is necessary to shut down the tractor engine, relieve the control valve pressure and check if the quick couplers are clean in order to couple the hoses. ATTENTION The lower hydraulic arms must remain adjusted during transportation. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
• Remove the cotter pin (A) and pin (B) to let the tires move. • Place the pins (C) between the gaps of the hub (D) and lock with cotter pins. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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• The drawbar lock with handle must be tightened until the harrow is properly leveled. • To set the harrow to working position again, repeat the steps but in the opposite order. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
Harrowing in squares Harrowing in squares from outside to inside from inside to outside Harrowing in level IMPORTANT Note that the harrowed ground is always on the left hand side of the operator. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
Adjustments and operations Direction of the maneuvers The GAIM disk harrow provides several working angles to operate properly in all types of soil. However, this harrow requires certain care during operations, like never make maneuvers to the right, because the angle formed on its vertex transmits great effort to the equipment, overloading traction components such as the hitch bar, the drawbar and other fixation parts.
Use cardboard or other suitable object. • Relieve the control valve pressure before disconnecting the quick couplers. • As previously mentioned, the GAIM disk harrow has several settings. However, only the local conditions can determine the best adjustment thereof.
Besides the double scraper, Marchesan also supplies (as optional parts) a hydraulic cylinder, stabilizer bars, hoses and hose support to open the disc gangs on models with 16 - 20 disc blades. GAIM 16 - 20 disc blades GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
• The suitable level is when the oil reaches the holes of the plug, being the harrow in a flat place. • The oil level in the bearing is 190 ml. • Use original parts only. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
Maintenance Lubrication points Lubricate every 24 working hours. ATTENTION Lubricate the points shown above and all grease fittings as well. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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If such doctor does not possess proper knowledge of this kind of problem, ask for a referral or search to find the proper treatment. NOTE Use TATU original parts only. GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
L = Harrow working width (meters); V = Average speed of the tractor (meters per hour); E = Efficiency: 0.90; X = Hectare value = 10,000 m Example with a GAIM (20 disc blades): R = ? L = 2.57 m V = 6,000 m/h E = 0.90...
To know how many hours will be spent to work a certain previously known area, it is necessary to divide the value of the area by the hourly income. Example: An area of 65 hectares to be worked with a GAIM that has 20 disc blades (Hourly income = 1.38 Ha).
GRADE 8 No Marks. 3 Marks. 6 Marks. NOTE For metric conversion: • Multiply inch-pounds by .113 to convert to newton-meters (Nm). • Multiply foot-pounds by 1.356 to convert to newton-meters (Nm). GAIM Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
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