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Walking Tractor - Drawn Planter

Operating Instructions

Phone: +55 42 3522-2789 | +55 42 3522-1819 | +55 42 3523-7926

Rua Prefeito Alfredo Metzler, 480 - CEP 89400-000 - Porto União – SC – Brasil

Website: www.knapik.com.br | E-mail: knapik@knapik.com.br

vendas@knapik.com.br | vendas2@knapik.com.br

Single Row Walking Tractor-Drawn Planter

for No-Till Planting and Conventional Sowing

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SUMMARY

1. OPERATOR WARNING S..................................................................................................................................... 3

2. PLANTER MAIN PARTS...................................................................................................................................... 4

3. TRACTOR COUPLINGS AVAILABLE ................................................................................................................. 5

4. CUTTING DISC………………………………….…………………………………………….…………………………… 6

5. LINKAGE……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….. 6

6. FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM................................................................................................................ 7

7. SEEDS DISTRUBUTIN SYSTEM …..................................................................................................................... 8

8. SEEDS HOPPER STEPS OF ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................... 9

9. FINGER ROLLER BOX…………………………………………………………………….…………………………...... 10

10. CHAIN AND SPROCKET ADJUSTMENT…………..………………………………………………………………... 10

10.1. Table for Adjustment the Amount of Seeds to be Distributed ........................................................................... 11

11. DRIVING WHEEL AND ARMORED UNIT .......................................................................................................... 12

12. OPERATOR PLATFORM ................................................................................................................................... 12

14. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS……….…………………….…................................................................................... 13

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SAFETY AT WORK

Keep in mind that SAFETY requires CONTINUING WARNING,

OBSERVATION and CAUTION during storage and handling, transport and

maintenance of the planter.

PLEASE, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

Before mounting, adjusting or maintenance

procedures, please, consult the instructions

manual.

1. OPERATOR WARNING S

Please, avoid the improper

disposal of waste in the environment,

the planet thank to you

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2. PLANTER MAIN PARTS

1 - Seeds hopper

2 - Seeding depth control bar

3 - Fertilizer hopper

4 – Armored unit

5 – Driving wheel

6 - Carrier wheels

7 - Frame

8 - Operator platform

9 – Seeder disc

10 - Furrow opener

11 - Cutting disc

12 - Chain

RIGHT VIEW

LEFT VIEW

Lubricate the Planter (Greasing & Oiling) in every 10 Working Hours

Fertilizer Hopper 2 Lubrication points at the bushing

Seed Hopper 3 Lubrication points

Double Disc 2 Lubrication points

Armored Unit 1 Lubrication point

Armored Unit Long Shaft 1 Lubrication point

Armored Unit Bushing Drip oil

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3. TRACTOR COUPLINGS AVAILABLE

Coupling type Yanmar | Code: 1156 Coupling type Kawashima | Code: 1185

Coupling type Tramontini | Code: 1160

Coupling type Tobata (two pins) | Code: 1187

Coupling type Tobata (four holes) | Code: 1186

Coupling type Tobata (five holes) | Code: 7641

Coupling type “Blind” | Code: 1190

Notice:

The coupling type “blind” is used in

other Walking Tractor marks not

mentioned in this coupling list. This

coupling is used as a basis to fit

according the needs.

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x 12 inch diameter plain cutting disc

x Disc hub made in cast iron

4. CUTTING DISC

The planter left and right turning is limited by rubber bumpers when working on curved rows

The cutting disc depth adjustment is made through adjusting bolt as shown in drawing

below:

5. LINKAGE

Warning: It is very important the rubber bumpers to be well squeezed. For this adjustment

use the washers.

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The fertilizer distribution adjusting: Around 10g to 40g per linear meter traveled.

To add the fertilizer into the soil, the furrow opener has a flexible tube with rigid end on

PVC (non-corrosive material). It has depth adjusting through the holes mounting built in

the frame.

6. THE FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

x Hopper capacity: Around 35 liters

x Hopper made in roto-molded plastic

x Internal parts made in non-corrosive material such as nylon, stainless steel and other plastics

x Fertilizer distribution system by self-cleaning auger mechanism

Fertilizer Hopper

Bar to adjust the

fertilizer distribution

Self-cleaning auger mechanism

Furrow Opener

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7. THE SEEDS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

x Hopper capacity: Around 10 liters

x Hopper made in roto-molded plastic

x Seeds distribution system by horizontal

seed plate - grain by grain universal

standard.

Offset Double -Disc

Opener

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Function: Open the furrow and add the seeds.

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10- inches diameter plain disc.

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Nylon hub with greasing nipple

.

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Internal and external side disc scrapers.

With angle adjustment to cover the furrow.

With depth control to adjust the seeds

distribution depth.

Cover Furrow Depth Control “V” Wheels

Seeds Hopper

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1 - Loosen the

transmission chain.

2 - Put the wedge of plate

(ring). CAUTION: Put the

flat side facing up.

3 - Fit the seed plate, with

the protruding portion

downward.

4 – Screw the pull tab of

the plate.

5 - Attach the aluminum ring with the

tooth rolls box. Attention to the use of

the roller in accordance with plate.

6 - Loosen the screws in accordance

with the indicated in the drawing, but

not remove it completely. 7 - Put the plastic hopper. Keep in

mind that the attaching the hopper

can push down the ring over the

plate and it can lock it.

8 - To unlock the seeding plate, use

a 9/16-inch wrench, and adjusting the

screws evenly without leaving a part

rises over the other until the plate

spins freely with a minimum of

clearance as possible.

9 - Rotate by hand the seed hopper

sprocket. The seed plate should spin

freely.

10 - To lock the adjustment , tighten it

the nuts on the adjusting screw.

Assemble the chain.

Removing out the Entire Seeds Hopper

Loosen the screw Remove out the entire hopper

WARNING: It is recommended always using graphite powder mixed in seeds.

8. SEEDS HOPPER STEPS OF ASSEMBLY

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9. FINGER ROLLER BOX

Finger roller shaft

Finger roller for corn seed to 28-

holes plate.

Finger roller for soybean

seed to 62-holes plate.

NOTE: to distribute the seeds is very important

choose the correct finger roller for each type of

plate.

10. CHAINS AND SPROCKET ADJUSTMENT

- ASA 40 Roller Chain.

- 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, and 33 teeth sprockets.

- Quick coupling system (no need wrench).

After making the switch of the sprockets is necessary to check the amount of seed and

fertilizer is distributed by meter. To do this checking, consider that each complete turn of

driving wheel corresponds to 1.50 m linear traveled.

Seeds Distribution Sprocket

Ground Wheel Sprocket

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Table for Adjustment the Amount of Seeds to be Distributed

- Grains per Meter Traveled -

3,3

264

4,5

5

5,5

6

6,5

26

26

24

24

22

22

15

18

22

22

24

24

26

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12

13

14

15

16

17

26

24

23

24

24

23

21

21

21

22

24

26

26

26

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

26

24

22

24

22

24

26

15

15

15

18

18

21

24

Corn Seeds

28-Holes Plate

Bean Seeds

68-Holes Plate

Soybean Seeds

86-Holes Plate

Seeds Distribution Sprocket

Seeds Distribution Sprocket

Seeds Distribution Sprocket

Ground Wheel Sprocket

Ground Wheel Sprocket

Ground Wheel Sprocket

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11. DRIVING WHEEL AND ARMORED UNIT

Carrier and Working Position

For the planter transporting, the driving

wheels should be maximum lifted and

locked at

the first hole of the holed bar.

The wheels should not touch the ground.

To

working position put the driving wheels

down and lock at

the last hole in the holed

bar. The driving wheels should touch the

ground making work the mechanism.

LAST HOLE

1ST

HOLE

12. OPERATOR PLATFORM

The operator weight helps in

cutting straw , hay and other

residues

.

Esta mola tem a função de puxar a roda de transmissão da força para baixo

Pingar óleo a cada 10 horas de trabalho,nos mancais da caixa blindada.

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13. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS

In this manual, some images and drawings are not appearing the safety devices (how

to cover, guards, etc.) to be able to show clearly and give more detailed instructions.

But do not forget; never operate the machine without these devices.

Indústria Mecânica Knapik Ltda reserves the right to improve and/or modify the

technical characteristics of its products without prior notice and without obligation to

extend the improvements and modifications to the machines already sold.

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SEPTEMBER 2012 A empresa se reserva o direito de proceder alterações de seus produtos sem aviso prévio. La empresa se reserva el derecho de proceder alteraciones de sus productos sin aviso previo. The company reserves the right to modify the products without prior notice.

INDÚSTRIA MECÂNICA KNAPIK LTDA

Rua Prefeito Alfredo Metzler, 480 - Bairro Santa Rosa

89400-000 Porto União – SC – Brasil

Tels: +55 (42) 3522-2789 | +55 (42) 3522-1819 | +55 (42) 3523-7926

Web: www.knapik.com.br

Email: knapik@knapik.com.br