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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 PDCP no Till Planter, is suitable for no till planting in any fields and direct drilling of wheat, oats, barley and grasses, simultaneously or independent, Row units with parallelogram system for more flexibility with excellent results on pasture renovation and planting of large seeds.
  • Page 4 Index 1. To the owner 2. To the operator 4 to 7 Work safely 4 to 6 Truck of trailer transportation Stickers 3. Data sheet 4. Assembly 9 to 18 Using the wrench set Assembling disc blade gangs 9 to 12 Assembling disc blade gangs to the gang arm Assembling the scrapers Assembling the gang arm to the frame...

  • 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 • During work or transportation only the operator is allowed on the tractor. • Do not allow children to play in proximity of or on the planter, no matter whether latter is in operation, being transported or in storage. •...

  • Page 9: Safety Stickers

    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 0503031827 Adhesive label set Model Code PDCP 05.03.06.1942 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 11 Technical specifications ARTICULATED DRAWBAR with extensor arm that makes hitching to the tractor and levelling easy. Movable fixation to adapt any spacing between rows. MAINFRAME with two tubes 100 x 100 x 6,35 mm, diagonal arrangement, to fix the rows with high capacity of absorption and distribution of loads. One tube 80 x 80 x 4,75 mm and other with 120 x 80 x 4,75 mm.
  • Page 12 ROW UNIT Row unit Oscillating and floating 16" Ø unaligned Coulter blades. Fine seed rows mounted on parallelogram, with unaligned 15" x 15" Ø double-discs, scrapers for adjustable discs and iron press wheel. Big seed rows mounted on parallelograms, with unaligned 15" x 15" Ø doublediscs, scrapers for adjustable discs and depth control limiters and “V”...

  • Page 13: Drawbar Assembly

    Assembly PDCP planter already leaves the factory mounted, if necessary to dismount, make the assemble again according to the orientations to proceed: Drawbar assembly • Fasten the stabilizer (A) in the drawbar and in the mainframe. • Assembly the hoses (B).
  • Page 14 Assembly Depth control gauge wheels and press wheels assembly Install the sets of depth control and press wheels (A) in the back of row units using bolts (B, C and D), lock washers and nuts that are delivered in their fitting place. Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU”...

  • Page 15: Preparing For Work

    Preparing for work Preparing the tractor If necessary, add counterweights on the front and rear wheels of the tractor. Hitching to the tractor Hitch the planter drawbar to the tractor with pin (A) and lock. I f n e c e s s a r y u s e t h e planter stabilizer (B) to raise or lower the hitch.
  • Page 16 Fertilizer Fine seeds Large seeds Configuration of the rows (Fine and large seeds) Mainframe of 13 rows Mainframe of 17 rows Fine Seeds (Wheat and others) PDCP 13/6F 6 rows - spacing 400 PDCP 17/8F 8 rows - spacing 400 PDCP 13/7F 7 rows - spacing 300 PDCP 17/9F...
  • Page 17 Preparing for work Fine seed rows Fertilizer Fine seeds Large seed rows Large seeds Fertilizer Fine seeds Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 18 Preparing for work Fine seed Type .......................PDCP 13/6F Fine seed rows ..............6 - with spacing of 400 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Fine seeds capacity ..............130 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 19 Preparing for work Fine seed Type .......................PDCP 13/7F Fine seed rows ..............7 - with spacing of 300 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Fine seeds capacity ..............130 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 20 Preparing for work Fine seed Type .......................PDCP 13/9F Fine seed rows ..............9 - with spacing of 250 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Fine seeds capacity ..............130 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 21 Preparing for work Fine seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/11F Fine seed rows ..............11 - with spacing of 200 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Fine seeds capacity ..............130 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 22 Preparing for work Fine seed Type .....................PDCP 13/13F Fine seed rows ..............13 - with spacing of 175 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Fine seeds capacity ..............130 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 23 Preparing for work Fine seed Type .......................PDCP 17/8F Fine seed rows ..............8 - with spacing of 400 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Fine seeds capacity ..............173 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 24 Preparing for work Fine seed Type ......................PDCP 17/9F Fine seed rows ............. 9 - com espaçam. de 300 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Fine seeds capacity ..............173 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 25 Preparing for work Fine seed Type ..................... PDCP 17/11F Fine seed rows ..............11 - with spacing of 250 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Fine seeds capacity ..............173 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 26 Preparing for work Fine seed Type .....................PDCP 17/15F Fine seed rows ..............15 - with spacing of 200 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Fine seeds capacity ..............173 Liters - each box ractor hp required ....................
  • Page 27 Preparing for work Fine seed Type .....................PDCP 17/17F Fine seed rows ..............17 - ith spacing of 175 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Fine seeds capacity ..............173 Liters - each box ractor hp required ....................
  • Page 28 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/3G Rows of large seeds ............3 with spacing of 900 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 29 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/4G Rows of large seeds ............4 - with spacing of 700 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 30 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/4G Rows of large seeds ............4 - with spacing of 650 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 31 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/4G Rows of large seeds ............4 - with spacing of 600 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 32 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/4G Rows of large seeds ............4 - with spacing of 550 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 33 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/5G Rows of large seeds ............5 - with spacing of 500 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 34 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/5G Rows of large seeds ............5 - with spacing of 450 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 35 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 13/6G Rows of large seeds ............6 - with spacing of 400 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............223 Liters (250 Kg) - each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 36 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 17/4G Rows of large seeds ............4 - with spacing of 900 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 37 Preparing for work Large seed Type ..................... PDCP 17/5G Rows of large seeds ............5 - with spacing of 700 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 38 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 17/5G Rows of large seeds ............5 - with spacing of 650 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 39 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 17/5G Rows of large seeds ............5 - with spacing of 600 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 40 Preparing for work Large seed Type ..................... PDCP 17/6G Rows of large seeds ............6 - with spacing of 550 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 41 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 17/6G Rows of large seeds ............6 - with spacing of 500 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 42 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 17/7G Rows of large seeds ............7 - with spacing of 450 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 43 Preparing for work Large seed Type ...................... PDCP 17/8G Rows of large seeds ............8 - with spacing of 400 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............293 Liters (328 Kg) each box Capacity of large seeds ............... 35 Liters - each box Tractor hp required ....................
  • Page 44 Preparing for work Pasture renovation Type ....................PDCP 13/9F/3G Fine seed rows ..........9 - with spacing of 210, 230, 260 mm Rows of large seeds ............3 - with spacing of 700 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2200 mm Fertilizer capacity ............
  • Page 45 Preparing for work Pasture renovation Type ....................PDCP 17/12F/4G Fine seed rows ..........12 - with spacing of 210, 230, 260 mm Rows of large seeds ............4 - with spacing of 700 mm Useful width of the mainframe ..............2950 mm Fertilizer capacity ............
  • Page 46 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacings Change the spacings in clean place, plan and firm. • Lower the parking stands (A). Verify if the planter is supported to ATTENTION avoid accidentes. 1) Lift the equipment and put the safety locks (B) in the cylinder rod, then you can deslocate the rows.
  • Page 47 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacings The following instructions are necessary to remove or put any row ATTENTION in the equipment. 2) Loose the bolt (C), that fasten the hex shaft. 3) Totally remove the hex shaft (D). Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 48 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacings 4º) Loose the nuts that fasten the rows to deslocate them in the mainframe. 5º) Remove the seed conductors (E) and the fertilizer (F), together with the rows, loosen the fasteners that fasten the nozzle. 6º) Stop the exit of seeds with the switch (G), in the rows that be removed.
  • Page 49 Preparing for work Procedures to change spacings 7º) To close the fertilizer metering, fit the cover (H), on the augers that won't be used. Fasten all the components paying special attention to the following IMPORTANT points: • The tightening of the nuts that fasten the seed rows in the chassis should be made gradually, avoiding to tighten each nut totally at once. • The same is valid between a row and another; that is to say, don't totally tighten at once a row, but gradually.
  • Page 50 Preparing for work Getting the planter ready for transportation Raise the rows completely by functioning the hydraulic cylinder. Lift the parking stands (A) as per drawing below. During transportation always use the safety locks (B) on the hydraulic cylinder rods. Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU”...
  • Page 51 Preparing for work Planning planting operations - Correct stand Always consider that the plant population at the harvest time is smaller than the number of seeds indeed distributed in the planting operation due to factors as: germination, physical purity, vigor (Supplied in the packing of the seeds), besides insects and diseases that can happen during the plant lives.
  • Page 52 Preparing for work To obtain a population of 50,000 plants per hectare, at the harvest time, with seeds containing: Germination Index = 95% Physical purity = 90 and Slippage Index = 1.03 (3%) the following calculation should be made to know how many seeds should be distributed in a hectare.
  • Page 53 Preparing for work Use of powdered graphite The powdered graphite should be mixed to the seeds to facilitate the metering and increase the service life of the distribution mechanism. QUANTITY OF GRAPHITE PER KILOGRAM OF SEED Seeds treated with insecticide Type of seed-metering system: Small and Large and Flat...
  • Page 54 Preparing for work • Special attention should also be paid to the supports with the seed toothed rollers, as well as the proper operation of all seed ejectors. • Support with 5-tooth roller is factory assembled and can be used with all disks with a row of holes or slots, ex.: For corn –...

  • Page 55: Adjustments And Operations

    Adjustments and operations Distribution of fine seeds The fluted feed cup has 03 (three) adjustment positions, used for different grain sizes, being: Point 1 - For small seeds of wheat, rice, oats and similar. Point 2 - For medium large seeds of soybeans, rice, peas, etc. Point 3 - For large seeds of soybeans, etc.
  • Page 56 Adjustments and operations Seed distribution table (Wheat) Opening of rotors = Point 1 page 53. QUANTITIES IN KG PER HECTARE FOR THE DIFFERENT Grams per row SPACINGS BETWEEN ROWS Scale of 50 meters 175 mm 200 mm 220 mm 250 mm 1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0...
  • Page 57 Adjustments and operations Distribution of large seeds - Calibrating The amount of seed plate holes or slots, the size of the holes or slots, as well as the seed plate thickness vary according to the grain size and the desired plant population.
  • Page 58 Adjustments and operations Seed distribution table - 05.03.03.1993 Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 59 Adjustments and operations Fertilizer distribution Fertilizer is distributed through the steel auger dispensers and the different quantities are adjusted by means of the sprocket combinations of the drive shaft (C) and the driven shaft (D). Procedure for the sprocket handling RECÂMBIO DE ENGRENAGENS SPROCKET COMBINATIONS CAMBIO DE ENGRANAJES ADUBO...
  • Page 60 Adjustments and operations Table (A) page 59 indicates quantities resulting from use of auger 2" ATTENTION coil pitch (Standard). This auger transports approximately 35 grams of commercial granulated fertilizer, per turn. Table (B) page 59 indicates quantities resulting from use of auger 1" coil pitch (Optional). This auger transports approximately 17 grams of commercial granulated fertilizer, per turn. The seed and fertilizer distribution tables should be used as a point of reference for starting adjustment of the planter. Slippage, working speed, tire pressure and field conditions may determine values slightly different from those indicated on the tables. Auger of 2" Auger of 1" coil pitch coil pitch (Optional) Fuse pins of the transmission To protect the fertilizer and seed system, the equipment possesses fuse pins (A).
  • Page 61 Adjustments and operations Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 62 Adjustments and operations Important The data figuring on the previous tables (seeds and fertilizer) may vary for different reasons. Special attention should therefore be paid to the following section: Practical test for seed and fertilizer metering The most appropriate place for checking seed and fertilizer rates is on the field where planting will take place.

  • Page 63: Auxiliary Calculation For Fertilizer Distribution

    Adjustments and operations Auxiliary calculation for fertilizer distribution For distribution of different quantities of fertilizer using spacings and areas different from those presented in the tables, we suggest a quick calculation in which the figures used can be substituted by other data of your choice by just employing the formula below which contains the following elements: a = Area to be fertilized (m²).
  • Page 64 Adjustments and operations Oscillating coulter blades (No-till seeding) The coulter blades are designed for lateral oscillation, to follow uneven ground. During work do not do any tight turns which may damage the row components. The vertical oscillation (also called flotation) of the blades is provided by the springs (A) which must preserve the factory adjusted pressure and allow the necessary articulation to follow the...
  • Page 65 Adjustments and operations Scarifier spindle When fertilizing with scarifier spindles note that it has two work positions, in accordance with the soil and desired depth. Adjustment of the angle of the scarifier spindle Depth of fertilizer The bolt (A) of the spring of the parallelogram adjusts the depth, according to it changes the pressure of the work of the spring.
  • Page 66 Adjustments and operations Opening the seed furrows The furrows for seeds are open through unaligned double-discs; that also possess flexible and adjustable scrapers (A) in order to remove the soil accumulated in their internal parts. The seed row units possess adjustments to control the working down pressure on the ground.
  • Page 67 Adjustments and operations Adjusting the press wheels The press wheels in "V" shape firm the soil around the seed and are able to work in two positions according to the soil type and conditions of the straw. For this, remove the bolts (A) and rotate them completely.

  • Page 68: Auxiliary Depth Control

    Adjustments and operations Auxiliary depth control In light and loose (sandy) soils it may become necessary to use the rod stop (A) to help depth control. Adjusting the carrying-wheel springs The carrying-wheels possess free articulation to accompany the land. The down pressure of the carrying-wheels on the soil is adjusted by the bushings (C).

  • Page 69: Operations - Important Points

    Adjustments and operations Operations - Important points • Tighten nuts and bolts after the first day of planting. Check conditions of the pins and cotter pins. • Strictly comply with the lubrication intervals. • Correct tire pressure is important; both tires should show the same pressure (75 PSI) to maintain uniformity of planting.
  • Page 70 Optional Seed plates Optionally MARCHESAN supplies perforated, slotted cell or blind seed plates, for several crops, according to list below: For CORN ........24-Cell ..Ø 11 mm ..4.5 mm - 0502020351 For CORN ........24-Cell ..Ø 9.5 mm ..4.5 mm - 0502020366 For SOYBEAN / BEANS ....

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lubrication In order to reduce the wear and tear caused by the friction of the moving equipment parts, correct lubrication as explained below is necessary: • Be sure to use a quality lubricant of proven efficiency and purity, avoiding the use of products contaminated by water, soil, etc.
  • Page 72 Maintenance Lubricate every 10 hours of service Lubricate every 50 hours of service Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A.
  • Page 73 Maintenance Cleaning of the fertilizer and seed deposits • Remove the seed (A) and fertilizer (B) dispensers completely. Wash them with water and neutral soap. Wash the whole machine only with water. • Remove totally the seed switch (C), leaving the exit holes unobstructed. • Wash the whole machine, mainly the fertilizer and seed deposits.
  • Page 74 Maintenance Maintenance of fertilizer metering For correct fertilizer metering maintenance or any type of repairs to its internal part procede as follows: • Remove completely the transversal square shafts of the fertilizer deposit. • Remove the bolts that fasten the metering to the bottom of the fertilizer hopper. •...
  • Page 75 Maintenance Maintenance of the unaligned double-discs Periodically it is necessary to make the maintenance in the unaligned double-discs of the planter, following the instructions below: • Period for maintenance: Approximately each 500 planted hectares. • Remove the protective hubcap (A), after loosening the mounting bolts. •...
  • Page 76 Maintenance How to change tires If the planter tires have to be repaired proceed as follows: • Support the machine with the front parking stands; • With the aid of a hydraulic jack lift the back of the machine and remove the tire. •...

  • Page 77: Planter Maintenance

    Maintenance Planter maintenance • Wash the machine with water only; • Remove the transmission chains (seed and fertilizer), keeping them bathed in oil until the next planting season; • Wash the fertilizer augers in order to remove residues; • Check all rotating parts of the planter for wear. If necessary, replace these parts and get the machine ready for the next planting season;...
  • Page 78 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 drawings in this manual are presented without safety devices in order to allow detailed instructions. Never operate the equipment without such safety devices. TECHNICAL PUBLICATION DIVISION Elaboration / Diagram : Valson Hernani de Sousa Supervision: Vanderlei Frezatti Illustration: Luiz Loureiro September, 2013 Code : 05.01.09.1002...

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