Sola PROSEM K BASIC Series - Closing the Furrows; V-Shaped Press Wheels - Prosem K

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Fig. 6.76
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Fig. 6.78
ADJUSTMENTS
6.11 CLOSING THE FURROWS
Adjusting the way the furrows are closed depends on the type of metering unit assembled on
the planter (type K or P).
The closing devices are:
- V-SHAPED REAR PRESS WHEELS (SEE 6.11.1 V-SHAPED REAR PRESS WHEELS – PROSEM K).
- SEED COVERING DEVICE AND PRESS WHEEL (see 6.11.2 FURROW-COVERER – PROSEM P).
6.11.1 V-SHAPED REAR PRESS WHEELS – PROSEM K
The function of the seed-covering device PROSEM K is to close and press the furrow created by
the unit’s seed discs.
WHEN THE TERRAIN’S SLOPE IS LATERAL IN RELATION TO THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF
THE MACHINE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE PRESS WHEELS WITH SHORT CONNECTION ROD
(FIG. 6.76). OTHERWISE, IF PRESS WHEELS WITH LONG CONNECTION ROD ARE USED (FIG. 6.75),
THE SEEDS MAY NOT BE COVERED.
WHEN THE TERRAIN IS ROCKY, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE OUT-OF-PHASE PRESS WHEELS
(FIG. 6.77). THEY ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE STONES COINCIDING WITH THE SEEDBED,
GETTING STUCK BETWEEN THE TWO WHEELS.
WHEN THE TERRAIN MEETS BOTH PREVIOUS CONDITIONS (ROCKY TERRAIN WITH LATERAL
SLOPE), IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE OUT-OF-PHASE PRESS WHEELS WITH SHORT CONNEC-
TION ROD. (FIG. 6.78)
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