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54<br />

ENGLISH<br />

4.0 REGULATIONS<br />

4.1 DISTRIBUTOR (Fig. 23)<br />

The volumetric distributing device, GRINTA, is essentially<br />

composed of four elements for seeds distribution:<br />

A) aluminium monobloc frame;<br />

B) agitator element;<br />

C) dosing rollers;<br />

D) Feeler pin.<br />

4.1.1 MONOBLOC FRAME<br />

The monobloc frame is made of aluminium and offers the<br />

following main advantages:<br />

- realization of very high precision and high quality over time;<br />

- resistance to the effects of UV rays or to the problems of harsh<br />

autside temperatures;<br />

- high resistance to corrosion;<br />

- quick simple maintenance: in a few minutes we can completely<br />

remove the components of the doser without fully unscrewing<br />

the screws, using just one spanner.<br />

4.1.2 AGITATOR ELEMENT<br />

- Guarantee of continuous feeding to the dosing rollers.<br />

The agitator has a diameter of 85 mm and consists of 4 elements<br />

(curved pins). If the agitator is running too fast, its mixing effect<br />

can be halved, by removing the two center pins. The power of the<br />

agitator is reduced by means of the drive torque transmitted by<br />

the external round belt, in order to safeguard against damage to<br />

the seeds that could compromise their capacity to sprout in the<br />

soil. The agitator pulls the seed downwards in the dosing roller.<br />

Under normal circumstances, the agitator ALWAYS stays still. It<br />

only comes into operation when there are product gaps<br />

between the agitator and the roller. Since the <strong>GASPARDO</strong> dosing<br />

rollers ALWAYS transport the seeds along the entire length, in<br />

contrast with sliding gear or fixed wheel systems, there is virtually<br />

no risk of seeding gaps occurring, even in the case of perennial<br />

rye grass, fescue and grass. (It is always advisable to use the<br />

correct wheels for the seeds to be planted). The agitator can be<br />

disabled by simply removing the drive belt.<br />

- To remove the curved pin, simply pull it towards yourself to<br />

detach it from the agitator axle (Fig. 24).<br />

- To disable the agitator, lift the round belt above the edge of the<br />

drive pulley and, on the opposite side, rotate the dosing roller in<br />

the driving direction. The belt will come off (Fig. 25).<br />

(To fit the belt, see chapter on dosing roller)<br />

- Simply leave the belt on the drive shaft (Fig. 26).<br />

USE AND MAINTENANCE<br />

fig. 23<br />

fig. 25<br />

fig. 26<br />

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B<br />

A<br />

C<br />

D<br />

fig. 24<br />

B<br />

cod. 19502240

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