Alpler PPM02-ALP-Automatic User manual
AUTOMATIC TWO ROWS
POTATO PLANTER MACHINE
(PPM02-ALP-Automatic)
USER GUIDE
ATTENTION
DO NOT
OPERATE THE MACHINES
BEFORE READING THIS MANUEL!
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INDEX
WARNING SIGNS AND THEIR MEANINGS
1. PPM02-ALP-Automatic TWO ROWS POTATO PLANTER
1.1. DESCRIPTION of THE MACHINE
1.2. MAIN PARTS of THE MACHINE
1.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.4. OVER ALL DIMENSION
2. SAFETY NOTICES
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY NOTICES
2.2. SAFETY NOTICES FOR OPERATING
2.3. SAFETY NOTICES FOR MAINTENANCE
3. GENERAL INSPECTIONS
3.1. CLEANING CONTROL
3.2. DAMAGE CONTROL
3.3. TYRES CONTROL
3.4. CONTROLS of ENGINE COVERS and FUEL FILLER CAP
18. GREASING
18.1. GREASING POINTS on LOADER
5. OPERATING PD2 Automatic
5.1.HOW IS PD2 Automatic ATTACHED TO THE TRACTOR?
5.2. ADJUSTMENT OF DISTANCE BETWEEN TUBERS ON THE ROW
5.3. TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
5.4. HOW IS PD2 RELEASED FROM THE TRACTOR AND PARKING?
6. MAINTENANCE
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
8. WARRANTY
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PPM02-ALP-AUTOMATIC TWO ROWS POTATO PLANTER MACHINE USER GUIDE
WARNING SIGNS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Most of the accidents, which happen during the running, are due to the simplest safety rules and elementary precautions are not
observed.
For this reason many accidents can be avoided when their causes are known and safety precautions are taken.
Consequently, this manual must be read carefully before operating the PPM02-ALP-Automatic TWO ROWS POTATO PLANTER.
This will prevent the future problems at the beginning.
This manual contains cautions related safety rules. Three different symbols are situated on the top of every caution. These symbols
and their means are as explained below;
DANGER
This symbol indicates that operator or someone else could be injured or killed if proper precautions
are not taken.
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
Denotes a hazard existing. If proper precautions are note taken, the operator or others could be
seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION
Denotes a reminder of safety practices. Failure to follow these safety practices could result in injury to
the operator (or others) and possible damage to the machine.
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1. PPM02-ALP-Automatic TWO ROWS
POTATO PLANTER
1.1. DESCRIPTION of THE MACHINE
PPM02-ALP-Automatic is potato planter which has the capability of processing two rows by only one pass. It’s operational process
is as follows; Potato seeds in the hopper of machine drop down by gravity aand dropping ones are taken in side of seed cup sone
by one. The seed cupsa re mounted on a band-conveyor which moves on vertically. The band conveyor takes the movement from
transmission system which joint to the side Wheel. At the highest point of band conveyor, cupsa re started to turn down and seeds
are left the cups anda re dropped down in a metal hole. At the bottom of this hole, fixed legs are prepare the seed bed. Seeds drop
to the seed be done by one and in the best planting spaces. The machine takes power from side Wheel. It is semi-hanged equipment
which attached to tractor by it’s tri-point joint system (categories 1 and 2).
PPM02-ALP-Automatic consist of main frame, joint system, hopper, transmission system, cup conveyor, seedbed legs, covering
ploughs and side wheels. Main parts are illustrated at Figure 1.
1.2. MAIN PARTS of THE MACHINE
CUP CONVEYOR HOLES
MAIN HOPPER
MAIN FRAME
COVER LEGS
POWER WHEEL SEEDBED LEGS
JOINT SYSTEM
Figure 1
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1. PPM02-ALP-Automatic TWO ROWS
POTATO PLANTER
1.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2. Over-all Dimensions of PPM02-ALP-Automatic TWO ROWS POTATO PLANTER
PPM02-ALP-Automatic Two Rows Potato Planter
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MANUFACTURER
ALPLER Agricultural Machinery
MODEL
PPM02-ALP-Automatic
ATTACHMENT TYPE
Semi-hanging (Categories 1 and 2)
POWERED BY
Wheels
NO. OF PROCESSING ROWS
2
DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS
700, 750 mm
OPERATIONAL WIDTH
180, 210, 230, 250, 300, 340, 380, 410 mm
OPERATIONAL WEIGHT
1400 mm
OPERATIONAL DEPTH
150-200 mm
OPERATIONAL CAPACITY
@ 5.4 km/h
7,3 da/h
NO. Of CUPS
2 X40
NO. of BAND -CONVEYOR
2
DIMENSIONS of POTATO SEEDS
Diameter: ø 30 - ø 100 mm
HOPPER CAPACITY
600 kg
OVER-ALL DIMENSIONS
WIDTH
1.800 mm
LENGTH
1.795 mm
HIGHT
1.655 mm
WEIGHT
470 kg
1.4. OVER ALL DIMENSION
Over-all height: 1655 mm
Operational Widht:
700-750
Over-all widht: 2000 mm
Over-all length:1795 mm
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2. SAFETY NOTICES
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY NOTICES
CAUTION
OPERATORS
A well-qualified and professional operator takes the safety precautions and applies them in responsibi-
lity. Do not give permission of operating machine out of well-qualified operators.
CAUTION
READ MANUAL FIRST
Read the “Operating and Maintenance Manual” carefully before first start and keep the manual nearest.
CAUTION
OBEY RULES and REGULATIONS
Obey all laws, work site and local regulations which affect you and your vehicle.
CAUTION
WEAR CORRECT CLOTHING
You can be killed or injured if you do not wear the proper clothing. Loose clothing can get caught in
the equipment. Wear protective clothing to suit the job. Examples of protective clothing are: a hard hat,
safety shoes, safety glasses, a well fitting overall, ear-protectors and industrial gloves.
Keep cuffs fastened.
Do not wear a necktie or scarf. Keep long hair restrained.
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2. SAFETY NOTICES
CAUTION
BEWARE OF RAISED ATTACHMENTS
You can be killed or injured by raised attachments. Raised attachments on certain kinds of equipment
can fall.
Do not walk or work under raised attachments unless they are safely blocked.
CAUTION
NEVER MAKE MODIFICATIONS ON THE MACHINE
The machine is designed and produced due to cover needs and legal regulations. Any modifications that
not approved by the manufacturer can cause dangerous results. Do not make any modification on the
machine and do not use extra-equipment unapproved.
CAUTION
BEWARE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Operating machinery while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause death or injury.
Do not consume alcoholic drinks or take drugs before or while operating the vehicle or its attachments.
Be aware of prescription medicines, which can cause drowsiness.
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2. SAFETY NOTICES
2.2. SAFETY NOTICES FOR OPERATING
CAUTION
DON’T USE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Defective equipment can kill or injure you or others.
Do not operate equipment, which is defective or has missing parts.
Make sure all maintenance procedures are completed before using the equipment.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT LIMITS
You can be killed or injured when operating equipment beyond its design limits. It can also damage the
equipment.
Do not operate the equipment outside its limits.
Do not try to upgrade the equipment performance with unapproved modifications.
CAUTION
POOR COMMUNICATIONS
You or others can be killed or injured by poor communications.
Keep people around you informed of what you will be doing.
Use hand signals when necessary. Work sites can be noisy; do not rely on spoken commands.
If you will be working with other people, make sure any hand signals that may be used are understood
by everybody.
CAUTION
DISMOUNTING MOVING VEHICLES
You can be killed or injured if you dismount a moving vehicle.
Do not dismount a moving vehicle.
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2. SAFETY NOTICES
2.3. SAFETY NOTICES FOR MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
POOR REPAIRS
You and others can be killed or injured by poor repair or maintenance work.
Do not try to do repairs or any other type of maintenance work you do not understand.
To avoid injury and/or damage get the work done by a specialist engineer.
CAUTION
MODIFICATIONS AND WELDING
You and others can be killed or injured by non-approved modifications.
Welds on cast iron can weaken the structure and break.
Do not weld cast iron.
Contact the manufacturer for advice before modifying the equipment.
CAUTION
METAL SPLINTERS
You can be killed or injured by flying metal splinters when driving metal pins in or out.
Use a soft-faced hammer or drift to remove and fit metal pins.
Always wear safety glasses.
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
You can be killed or injured by electrical shocks.
Understand the electrical circuit before connecting or disconnecting an electrical component.
A wrong connection can cause injury and/or damage.
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