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ADJUST THE PLANTER AND ALL ITS COMPONENTS TO THE TYPE OF TERRAIN TO
BE PLANTED ON (SEE SECTION 5.3 PLANTING ADJUSTMENTS).
Before working with the planter, the following points should be taken into account:
• Check that all the components of the planter are correctly lubricated. Grease periodically
the mechanical elements (see section 9.2 GREASING AND LUBRICATION).
• Check the tyre pressure (see section 9.8 TYRE PRESSURE)
• In the case that the planter is equipped with an automatic transmission gearbox, check
the oil level (see section 9.5 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX).
• Check that the ducts of the hydraulic system of the planter are in good condition.
• Check that the ducts of the suction system are in good condition.
After coupling the planter to the tractor:
• Check the planter is correctly coupled to the tractor.
• Before starting the planter, become familiar with all its parts and adjustments.
• Start the planter when the hopper is empty in order to free the pipes from condensation
water or impurities.
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