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● VACUUM PRECISON PLANTERS ●
WZ-D
WZ-DS
USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK

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  • Page 1 ● VACUUM PRECISON PLANTERS ● WZ-D WZ-DS USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK...
  • Page 2 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK IMPORTANT INFORMATION The planter comes without oil and fuel. Please read carefully the manual instructions, safety advice and warnings. The majority of accidents with the machine is due to the non-respect of the basic safety regulations. It is possible to avoid accidents by identifying in time potential hazardous situations and following appropriate safety regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 1. INTRODUCTION ........................ 3 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK .............. 3 1.2. HOW TO READ THE HANDBOOK ..................3 1.3. HANDBOOK CONSERVATION ..................... 3 1.4. HANDBOOK UPDATING ....................3 1.5. GLOSSARY AND PICTOGRAMS .................... 4 1.6.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK This user handbook (or just handbook) provides the user with useful information to appropriately and safely work. What follows must not be considered as a long and onerous list of warnings, but as a set of instructions to improve the machine performances and prevent damages to people, objects or animals that can result from wrong procedures.

  • Page 5: Glossary And Pictograms

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Information, descriptions and illustrations in this handbook reflect the state of the machine at the moment of its commercialization. The Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes, at any time, to the machine for technical or commercial reasons.
  • Page 6 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK The descriptions preceded by this symbol contain very important information/prescriptions, especially in regards to safety.  Non-observance of the information can result in: - risks for the Operators’ safety; - loss of the contractual warranty; - Manufacturer’s release from liability.

  • Page 7: Responsibility

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 1.6. RESPONSIBILITY The Company declines all direct and indirect responsibility in case of: Improper use of the machine for unexpected activities; Use by a non-authorized or non-qualified Operator; Serious deficiencies in the planned maintenance; Non-authorized modifications or interventions;...
  • Page 8 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the faulty piece, damages to people or objects are not included. The retailers and the users are not entitled to any indemnification from the Manufacturer for any damages (costs for labor, transport, defective job, direct or indirect incidents, no profit on harvests, etc.).

  • Page 9: General Information

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 2. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1. MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION DATA MANUFACTURER WIZARD S.r.l. LEGAL OFFICE Via delle Industrie 19 - 33098 Valvasone (PN) – ITALY CONTACTS Tel.: 0039 0434 871461 Fax.: 0039 0434 870351 e-mail: info@wizardagroind.eu 2.2.
  • Page 10 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 8) ____________________ 9) ____________________ These data must be announced for any necessity either for assistance or spare parts. WARNING Do not remove, violate or make illegible the machine “CE” mark.  Refer to the data contained in the “CE” mark for eventual relations with the Manufacturer (for instance: to request spare parts, etc.).

  • Page 11: Declarations

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 2.3. DECLARATIONS CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Enclosure II A DIR. 2006/42/EC) THE MANUFACTURER WIZARD S.r.l. Company via Delle Industrie 19 33098 Address Postcode Province Valvasone Arzene ITALY City State DECLARES THAT THE MACHINE...
  • Page 12 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK PROHIBITION OF PUTTING INTO SERVICE The machine can be put into service only if properly installed, maintained efficient and utilized according to its intended use. It is forbidden to use the machine if it has been subject to structural changes or integrations of other parts that are not expected by the ordinary and extraordinary maintenance.

  • Page 13: Safety Regulations And Accident Prevention

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 2.4. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION Read carefully all the instructions before using the planter, in  case of any doubt contact the Concessionaire’s technicians. The Company declines any responsibility, objective or subjective, for non-observance of safety and accident-prevention regulations mentioned below.
  • Page 14 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 13) Use adequate clothes. Avoid wearing embellished clothes or clothes with hems that might be tangled in rotating or moving parts. 14) Before using the machine make sure that all safety devices are perfectly working and correctly placed; replace them in case of damages or malfunctioning.
  • Page 15 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 2.4.3 INDICATION AND SAFETY LABELS The described labels can be found on the machine (Pic. 2). Keep them clean and replace them if they are loose or illegible. Read carefully what described and memorize their meaning. 1) Before working, read carefully the instruction handbook;...

  • Page 16: Planter Description

    - the respect of all the handbook directions; - the realization of the inspection and maintenance operations written in the handbook; - the unique use of original WIZARD spare parts. 3.1.1. USE PRECAUTIONS The main precautions for using the planter are: - make sure that on the ground there are not stones or big rocks;...

  • Page 17: Structural Characteristics

    1750 x 1400 x 750 WZ-D30 3x75 WZ-D40 4x45 1600 x 1400 x 750 WZ-D40 4x75 2500 x 1400 x 750 Technical data will not be binding on WIZARD that reserves the right to modify them without any prior notice.

  • Page 18: Movement And Transport

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 3.2.1. NOISE LEVELS The only noise emitted from the self-propelled planter WZ-D are from the engine and the fan. The noise has been measured and the value of continuous acoustic pressure is above 80 db (A). WARNING When the limit of 80 db (A) is exceeded it is mandatory for the Operator or anyone who approaches the planter while in...
  • Page 19 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 3.2 DRIVING ON A PUBLIC STREET  If it is required to drive on a public street, it is mandatory to strictly respect the Driving Code paying particular attention to the speed. When driving on the street it is fundamental to respect the driving code of the residing Country.

  • Page 20: Planter Use

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 4 PLANTER USE To obtain better performances from the equipment please follow carefully the instructions below. USE OF THE MACHINE  Before using the machine, it is necessary to familiarize with the controls and its operating abilities. Before coming down from the tractor and before every operation of maintenance and regulation, action the parking brake, switch the engine off, remove the ignition key from the dashboard and wait for all the mobile elements to stop.

  • Page 21: Preliminary Operations

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK • It could happen that the compression wheels are not in axle with the track left from the plough discs or cutters and therefore they do not compress well. This is due to the fact that the sowing machine is NOT regulated well on the lifting connections.
  • Page 22 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK CARDAN SHAFT ASSEMBLY Before using the cardan transmission read the attached usage norms carefully. The sowing machine provides the use of cardan  transmissions certified CE. The use of not certified cardan transmissions is prohibited. The non compliance with this norm annuls the safety certification for the sowing machine automatically.
  • Page 23 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK • In any operating condition the telescopic tubes must overlap for at least 1/3 of their length (pic.A). • Work with contained and equal joints corners. • Disconnect the movement bite when the corners of the joints exceed 35°. •...
  • Page 24 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK...

  • Page 25: Configuration

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS Before starting the planter load the seed container. WARNING! Fill the seed container, taking care that no foreign bodies are  introduced into the aforementioned. 4.2. CONFIGURATION To obtain a correct planting it is necessary to properly adjust the organs of transmission and processing, as the gearbox, the metering unit and the shoe opener.
  • Page 26 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Table 3 (cm) Table 4 (inches) 4.2.2. TRANSMISSION RATIO From Table 3 or 4 it is possible to determine the pair of sprockets to be used to obtain the desired planting distance. To set the ratio on the gearbox proceed as follows: - Remove cover M;...
  • Page 27 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Picture 4 Picture 5 4.2.3. SEED DISC AND GUIDE ASSEMBLY Seed disc assembly To assemble the seed disc correctly, follow these instructions: - Release the springs C from the fixed slots (Pic. 6); - Remove the metering unit cover D (Pic.
  • Page 28 If possible, make adjustments in clean, dry and dust-free areas. Dust and humidity might cause damages to the discs and the gaskets. The disc must be assembled to the part featuring the WIZARD brand name and the disc specification data (code, hole diameter) ...
  • Page 29 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Picture 8 Picture 9 Seed guide assembly The seed guides that can be used are 2, based on the size of the seeds (PIC.10). The seed guide (L) is used for medium-large seeds and the guide (M) is used for small seeds with dimensions less than or equal to 3 mm.
  • Page 30 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Picture 12 Picture 13 Once assembled, control the correct position. (PIC 14) Picture 14 4.5.3. SHOE OPENER ADJUSTMENT For a good sprout emerge it is important to place the seed at the correct depth in the soil. To adjust the shoe opener following the instructions (Pic.
  • Page 31 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Picture 15 4.2.3. CLOD REMOVER ASSEMBLY To assemble the clod remover follow the instructions: - Adjust the clod remover slots A with the holes in the chassis (Pic. 16); - Insert the given screws B and C (Pic. 16) and adjust the clod remover height; - Tighten the screws checking that the clod remover A is well-fixed to the required working height.

  • Page 32: Start-Up

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 4.3 START-UP Once the planter is connected to the two wheel tractor, it is possible to start-up the machine. Follow the directions given in the two wheel tractor handbook. 4.4 PLANTING ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.1 SEED SINGULATOR ADJUSTMENT The seeding selector adjustment has to be made after the seed hopper has been filled (ENSURE THE SEED DISCHARGE TAP IS CLOSED).
  • Page 33 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Picture 23 4.4.2 SEED BULKHEAD ADJUSTMENT The bulkhead helps regulating the level of seed in unusual ground conditions, such as when the land is sloping. - This bulkhead adjusts the seed outlet in order to prevent the seed from coming out of the metering unit in case of overflow);...
  • Page 34 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Should the adjustable bulkhead NOT be enough to prevent the overflow, it should be replaced by the rigid one after making an opening in it as shown by the picture below. Picture 25 WARNING For the correct functioning of the metering unit it is recommendable to keep all gaskets, bulkhead, brushes, guide...

  • Page 35: Checking Operations During Working Stages

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Picture 26 4.4.4 MONITORING OPERATIONS DURING PLANTING Once all the previous operations have been made, the planter is ready to work. For a more precise seeding, it is advisable to try at first, doing some meters to verify that the seeding is realizing as desired.
  • Page 36 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK During seeding For a good quality of seeding follow these instructions: - Check that operating parts are not enveloped in vegetal residues or so blocked with soil, that can restrain the seeds; - Check the cleaness of the metering unit, the presence of foreign objects inside the hopper may compromise normal functioning of the planter;...
  • Page 37 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Once the seed tube has been replaced, before mounting the R2 or R3 multina system, you must first remove the singulator F and then the seeding disc G (Pic.4) Picture 4 Steps to follow for assembling the R2 & R3 multiline system: •...
  • Page 38 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Picture 7 Picture 8 • Replace the appropriate pins in close position, securing it with relevant springs (P) (Pic.9) Picture 9 N.B. Remember to also replace the single row shoe opener Q with multi-row shoe opener R. Picture 10 PLANTING ADJUSTMENTS SEED SINGULATOR ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 39 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK It is then possible to adjust the selector. 1) Adjust the selector lever S in the intermediate position; (Pic.11) 2) Rotate one or two full turns the seed disc by rotating the press wheel; 3) Check through the inspection windows T on the cover that the seeds are distributed on the disc.
  • Page 40 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK • Screw the screws Z with an Allen key until the brush is in contact with the seeding disc. N.B. Do not compress the brush too much against the disc to avoid friction Picture 14 CHECK OF WEAR AND TENSION The vacuum pump performance is mostly connected with the level of wear and with the stretch of the belt...
  • Page 41 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK • Loosen screw D (Fig.22); • Loosen screw E of belt tensioning device (Fig.23); Picture 22 Picture 23 • Check the state of the belt F, if it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one (Fig.24); Picture 24 A correctly stretched belt shall not give way when pressed manually...
  • Page 42 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 4.4 SWITCH CHASSIS (ONLY IN THE WZ-DS SERIES) The SWITCH chassis present in the WZ-DS series allows rapid passage from one sowing distance to another. This allows a complete crop change also in the configuration of the seeder as well as in the adaptation of the sowing vacuum metering unit.
  • Page 43 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Photo 26 Equal File Find the position of the external seeding unit by multiplying the number of spaces by the new distance and then dividing by half the machine. Example: 4 rows 45 must be multiplied 3 spaces x 45 cm = 135 cm and divided by 2 = 67.5 cm 67,5 cm 45 cm 45 cm...
  • Page 44 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK Phase 3: Use the supplied lever B by inserting the screw into one of the free holes of the SWITCH frame and slide the sowing unit by pressing on the side of the SWITCH sowing unit carriage. Perform for all sowing units Photo 27 Phase 4: Once all the sowing units have been positioned, refit the pins C that lock the position.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 5. MAINTENANCE Various maintenance operations that need to be periodically made have been listed below. The minor cost of working and the longer duration of the planter also depend on the constant and methodic observance of these regulations.
  • Page 46 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK - Regularly check that all connecting parts and fixtures (tie rods, screws, wing nuts, etc.) are intact; - Check that they are tight and in the correct position; - Do not use the planter if all the attachments are not in order or correctly made; - It is good practice to keep the planter clean, it is advisable to wash it with water, including all the individual parts after using it each time;...

  • Page 47: Demolition And Disposal

    WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK 6. DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL Operations to be made by the Customer. Before demolishing the planter, it is recommended to carefully verify its state, evaluating the presence of parts subject to structural failures or breakages during demolition. The Customer shall operate in compliance with the current regulations on respect and protection of environment in force in his country.
  • Page 48 WZ – D USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK...
  • Page 49 Via delle Industrie 19—33098 Valvasone Arzene (PN) tel: +39 0434 871461 www.wizardplanters.com e-mail: info@wizardagroind.eu P.Iva: 01781020936...

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