Checking the FertiSpot conveyor rotor

Interval

  • At the end of the season

REQUIREMENTS

  • The machine is coupled to the tractor

  • The fan is switched off

  • The filling auger is switched off

  1. Disconnect the energy supply from the metering unit housing 1.

  2. Remove the cotter pin 2.

  1. Remove the air separator 2.

  2. Loosen the knurled nut 1.

  1. Open the cover for depot placement 1.

  1. If the sheet metal edge on the conveyor rotor 1 has taken on the shape of radius:

    Replace the conveyor rotor as follows.
  1. Remove the nut 1.

  2. Replace the rotor 2.
  3. Clean the cover and metering unit housing with a soft brush.
  4. Put on the nut.
NOTE
The motor control saves the calibration factor for the turning angle sensor on the fertiliser coulter. The depot placement covers may not be exchanged among the rows.

  1. Close the cover of the metering unit housing.

  2. Tighten the knurled nut.

  3. Install the air separator.

  4. Install the cotter pin.

  5. Mount the energy supply on the metering unit housing.
NOTE
If the depot placement covers are not installed in the same position after checking, the depth detection must be recalibrated.

  1. Lift the machine.

  2. Set the placement depth on all coupled fertiliser coulters to position 6.
  3. In the Settings menu, select Info > Diagnosis > Rows.
  4. Press .