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  • 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 PSH³ Hydraulic Seeder is intended for conventional seeding of many small grain crops, such as wheat, rice, soybean, oats, barley, rye, pasture, etc., and features the following advantages: greater uniformity in the distribution of seeds and fertilizer, greater versatility in the operations, and accessories to suit your needs.
  • Page 4 Index 1. To the owner 2. To the operator 04 the 07 3. Data sheet 4. Components 09 and 10 5. Assembly Final assembly 6. Preparing for work 12 the 18 Preparing / hitching to the tractor Seeder position fort Transportation Procedures to change spacing 14 the 17 Tables for spacing...

  • Page 5: General Information

    To the owner The acquisition of any TATU product assures to the original purchaser the following rights: • Warranty certificate; • Instructions manual; • Technical assistance by the dealer on equipment delivery . The owner has the obligation of inspect the conditions of the product on delivery, as well as knowing the warranty terms.

  • Page 6: Operation Safety

    To the operator Dear User! Respect the ecology. Don’t throw trash away. This gesture of goodwill helps to protect our environment. Be careful with environment Don’t spill combustible oil, batteries and filters. These trashes in contact with soil reach the sub – layer, which directly damage the environment.
  • Page 7 To the operator Never use your hands to check hydraulic leaks, escaping oil under pressure, may have sufficient pressure and may have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, maybe cause several injuries. Never attempt to change the adjustments, clean or lubricate the equipment, when the same is turned on or in movement.
  • Page 8 To the operator • While at work or during transportation, only the presence of the operator is allowed on the tractor. • Do not allow children to play near or over the seeder, while it is in operation, during transportation or stored. •...

  • Page 9: Safety Stickers

    To the operator Safety stickers The safety stickers are a warning of some points that require more attention in the equipment. The safety stickers always should be kept in good conditions. If they are damaged or become illegible, should be replaced. Marchesan supplies this stickers upon indication of the respective part numbers.

  • Page 10: Data Sheet

    Data sheet PSH³ - Hydraulic Seeder Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 11 Components 01 - Chassis 02 - Drawbar 03 - Parking stands 04 - Carrying wheels 05 - Seed hopper 06 - Fertilizer hopper 07 - Fine seed hopper (Optional item) Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 12 Components Seeds distribution system - Helical channeled rotors. U s u a l l y u s e d f o r seeding wheat, rice, oats, soybean, etc. Fitted as standard - Double disc-openers and single press closing wheels. Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 13: Final Assembly

    Assembly Final assembly I order to make transportation easy to do, TATU PSH³ seeders are factory semi- assembled, and you only have to install the seed c o v e r i n g / f u r r o w c l o s i n g drag chain.

  • Page 14: Preparing For Work

    Preparing for work The following guidelines should be carefully observed in order to achieve correct seeding and provide the best results. Preparing We recommend the use of large rear tires without water or counterweights in order to avoid excessive compaction of soil on the rows left behind them. Hitching to the Tractor To hitch the seeder to the tractor, choose a location as flat as possible.
  • Page 15 Preparing for work Seeder position for transportation Lift the row units completely using the crank handle. Lift the parking stands (A). Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 16 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacing TATU seeders, in their several models, are factory fitted with 175 mm spacing for seeding wheat, rice, oats, etc..., and other spacing can be used according to the table below: Main Spacing Table: Model Number of row units Spacing (mm)
  • Page 17 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacing Carry out the changing of spacing on a clean, flat and firm location. • Lower the parking stands (A). 1) Lift the seeder using the crank handle (B), which now gets blocked and free allowing displacement of the row units.
  • Page 18 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacing 2) Make sure the seeder is properly supported. - Loosen the row units unscrewing the nuts (A) and bolts (B). Remove only the row units which will not be used, the other ones should be kept or displaced in the equipment. - Remove seed (C) and fertilizer (D) tubes, along with the row units, releasing the clamps (E) that hold the nozzles.
  • Page 19 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacing 3) Position of the row units on the chassis: Check if the number of row units to be assembled on the seeder is odd or even and follow the instructions below. - Odd number of row units. Attach one row unit in the center of the chassis, and from this attached row unit, start attaching the other row units with the desired spacing.
  • Page 20 Preparing for work Tables for Spacing Please find below all the possible spacing, following the example of the assembling instructions on the figures on page 17. Chassis No. of row units Spacing (mm) 262,5 * Assemble with all long row units. Chassis No.

  • Page 21: Adjustments And Operations

    Adjustments and operations Adjusting the amount of seeds The seed metering box feature 3-point adjustment, used for different grain sizes, as follows: Point 1 - For small sized seeds such as wheat, rice, oats, and similar ones. Point 2 - For medium sized seeds such as Soybean, Rice, Pea, etc.
  • Page 22 Adjustments and operations Observe the approximate amount of seeds in kilograms per hectare (kg/ha) for wheat and rice, according to the scale opening and the spacing used. Seed distribution table (Wheat) Amount in kg/hectare –Opening of Rotors = Point 1 (page 19). Amount in Kg per hectare for different spacing between row Grams in 50 units...
  • Page 23 Adjustments and operations Fertilizer distribution and dosage Fertilizer distribution is made by means of individual Helical type auger screw (auger), and different amounts are obtained exchanging the driving {A} and driven {B} sprockets. Driving {A} Driven {B} • The 1-inch coil pitch auger carries approximately 17 g of granular IMPORTANT commercial fertilizer at each turn.
  • Page 24 Adjustments and operations Fertilizer Table Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 25 Adjustments and operations Data in the previous tables (Seed and Fertilizer) may vary due to many IMPORTANT factors. Therefore, we request that you carefully notice the following item. Practical test for the distribution of seed and fertilizer The most appropriate way to assess the amount of seed and fertilizer to be distributed is on the actual ground where seeding will be carried out, as follows: •...
  • Page 26 Adjustments and operations Auxiliary calculation for seed and fertilizer distribution In order to distribute other amounts of seed and fertilizer with spacing and areas which are different from those depicted in the tables, we suggest a quick calculation, in which all data used may be replaced by data of your own interest simply using the formula below, which contains the following elements: A = area to be seeded or fertilized (m²).

  • Page 27: Hectare Counter

    Adjustments and operations Hectare counter The hectare counter allows you to know the approximate seeded area. See calculation factor in the table below which should be used according to the types of tires, row spacing and number of row units of the seeder. ATTENTION •...
  • Page 28 Adjustments and operations Opening the furrows and covering the seeds/closing the furrows The opening of the furrows is made using the double-disc openers (A), which also feature adjustable internal scrapers (B), or using the single-disc openers (C). Covering of the seeds/closing of the furrows can be made either by the covering wheel (D) or by the drag chains (E).
  • Page 29 Adjustments and operations Seeding depth The seeding depth is adjusted by the crank handle (A). The thread (B) and the holes (C), located in the spring rods, regulate the working pressure of the row units over the ground. Such pressure influences the seeding depth.
  • Page 30 Adjustments and operations Placing the fertilizer on the soil The fertilizer is deposited on soil with the double-disc opener, or with the single-disc opener, remaining practically together with the seed. Seed Fertilizer Seed Fertilizer Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 31 Adjustments and operations Operations - Important aspects • Before you start your seeder, retighten all bolts and nuts after the first day of work. Check the conditions of pins and cotter pins. • Observe lubrication intervals carefully. • The correct calibration of the 600 x 16 tires is (52 psi), the same for both, it’s important to keep the uniformity of the seeding.

  • Page 32: Optional Items

    Optional Items Hopper for distribution of fine seeds (Pasture) Assembly: - Attach the hopper for distribution of fine seeds to the seeder’s seed hopper, using bolts, lock washers and nuts. - Attach the sprockets (A) on the hopper side, along with the chain (B). - Assemble the tensioner (C), using bolt, flat washer and nut.
  • Page 33 Optional Items The amount of seeds: The amount of seeds to be distributed is determined by the adjusting knob (A), which actuates on the opening of the rotors at the graduated scales. This adjustment is achieved by unscrewing the lock nuts (B) and turning the adjustment knob, observing the graduated scale (C).
  • Page 34 Optional Items Tatu electronic hectarimeter Tatu electronic hectarimeter i s a d e v i c e t o m e a s u r e a r e a s in hectares and which applies technology at agriculture's service. With the hectarimeter you can measure partial hectare, total hectare and number of turns of...
  • Page 35 Optional items Tatu electronic hectarimeter How to operate to consult partial hectare and total hectare: When pressing the key the display is turned on and the name Marchesan and battery status are displayed for five (05) seconds. After this time the display exhibits the message partial hectare.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lubrication In order to reduce wear and tear caused by friction between moving parts of the equipment, a correct lubrication must be carried out, as indicated below: - Check the quality of the lubricant concerning its efficiency and purity, avoiding the use of products contaminated by water, land, etc...
  • Page 37 Maintenance Lubricate every 20 hours of work 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Lubricate every 30 hours of work Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 38 Maintenance Cleaning fertilizer and seed hoppers • Remove completely the tubes of seeds (A) and fertilizer (B), rinse them out with water. • Detach the seed dosing units (C), leaving the outlet free. • Remove all side transmission chains of the seeder and keep them in oil bath. •...
  • Page 39 Maintenance Maintenance of the fertilizer distribution unit For the proper maintenance of the fertilizer distribution system, or to carry out any type of repair internally, proceed as follows: • Detach the fertilizer chain tensioner; • Remove the driven sprockets chain; •...
  • Page 40 Maintenance Maintenance of the seeder • Check all the moving parts of the seeder for wear. If it is required, replace the parts, leaving the equipment ready for the next seeding. • Retouch any damaged paintwork of the seeder, especially on the hoppers. •...
  • Page 41 Important Marchesan S/A reserves the rights at anytime to make improvements ATTENTION in the design, material or specifications of the machinery equipment or parts without thereby becoming liable to make similar changes in machinery, equipment or parts previously sold. The Drawings are simply illustrations. Some pictures of this manual appear without the safety devices (Covers, protections, etc…) to facilitate detailed instructions.
  • Page 42 Annotations Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

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