Adjusting the spring tension of the extendable side guide plates

The swivelling side panel deflects upwards on obstacles. The dead weight of the side panel and a tension spring bring the side panel back into working position. The pre-tensioning of the tension spring is adjustable.

The tension of the spring for the side guide plates 1 has been adjusted at the factory for light and medium soils.

Work application

Spring tension

After the plough, heavy soils

Increase +

After the plough, light soils

Reduce -

For mulch seeding with coarse organic residues

Reduce -

To allow crop residues to pass underneath the side guide plates.

  1. To move the spring tension 3 to the desired position,

    adjust the pre-tension with the nut 2.
  2. Make the same setting for the opposite side of the implement.

  3. To check the setting,

    drive for 30m at working speed and then check the work pattern.