Baldan DCF-CO User manual

Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader
DCF-CO

Presentation
We appreciate the preference and
would like to congratulate you for
the excellent choice you just made,
since you have acquired a product
manufactured with BALDAN
IMPLEMENTOS AGRÍCOLAS S/A technology.
This manual will guide you through the procedures
required since its acquisition until operational procedures of usage, safety
and maintenance.
BALDAN assures that it has delivered this implement for resale in full and
in perfect conditions.
Resale was responsible for the custody and maintenance during the
period in its possession, and also for the assembly, retightening, lubrication
and overhaul.
During the technical delivery, dealer should guide the user regarding
maintenance, safety, their obligations in eventual technical assistance, strict
compliance with the warranty term and reading the instructions manual.
Any technical assistance request while in warranty should be made to the
dealer from whom you have purchased it.
We reiterate the need for a careful read of the warranty certificate and
compliance of all items from this manual, because by doing so you will
increase the life of your device.

Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader
DCF-CO
BALDAN IMPLEMENTOS AGRÍCOLAS S/A.
CNPJ: 52.311.347/0009-06
Insc. Est.: 441.016.953.110
Scan the QR Code on the
identification plate of your
device and access this
Instruction Manual online.

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Index
BALDAN WARRANTY............................................................................................................ 07
GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 08
To the owner ............................................................................................................................... 08
SAFETY RULES........................................................................................................................ 09
To the operator............................................................................................................................ 09 - 14
WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................ 
COMPONENTS....................................................................................................................... 17
DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader (Cardan) ........................................ 17
DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader (Hydraulic Engine) ........................ 18
DIMENSIONS......................................................................................................................... 19
DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader ....................................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 20
DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader (Cardan and Hydraulic Engine) ... 20
ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................................. 21
Assembling the tires ................................................................................................................... 21
Assembling the driver box (Optional) ....................................................................................... 22-23
Assembling the canvas deflector (Optional) ............................................................................. 24-28
Assembling the rubber deflector (Optional).............................................................................. 29-35
Assembling the hydraulic system - DCF-CO 3000 (Hydraulic Engine)...................................... 36
Assembling the hydraulic system - DCF-CO 6000/8000 (Hydraulic Engine) ........................... 37
UNLOCKING........................................................................................................................... 38
Unlocking the wheelset pin........................................................................................................ 38
HITCH...................................................................................................................................... 39
Tractor hitch - DCF-CO (Cardan)................................................................................................. 39
Tractor hitch - DCF-CO (Hydraulic Engine)................................................................................. 40
Support bracket........................................................................................................................... 41
LEVELING ............................................................................................................................... 42
Leveling the distributor............................................................................................................... 42
ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................ 43
Cardan coupling in the TDP - DCF-CO (Cardan) ........................................................................ 43
Cardan length adjustment - DCF-CO (Cardan) ......................................................................... 44-45
ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 
Belt speed - DCF-CO (Cardan) .................................................................................................... 46-47
Belt speed - DCF-CO (Hydraulic Engine) .................................................................................... 48-49
RPM calibration - DCF-CO (Hydraulic Engine)........................................................................... 50-51
Belt tension.................................................................................................................................. 52
Belt tension.................................................................................................................................. 53
Belt tension ................................................................................................................................. 54
Belt replacement ........................................................................................................................ 55
Adjusting the gate ...................................................................................................................... 56
Position of fins in the distributor discs ...................................................................................... 57
Cardan Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 58
Adjustment of guide plates (Optional) ..................................................................................... 59

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OPERATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 
Using the baffle .......................................................................................................................... 60
Distance between strokes........................................................................................................... 61
Overlapping................................................................................................................................. 61
Working with the driver box (Optional) .................................................................................... 62
Working with canvas or rubber baffle (Optional) .................................................................... 63
Transport with canvas or rubber baffle (Optional) .................................................................. 64
Recommendation fot the operation.......................................................................................... 65
General recommendation.......................................................................................................... 65-66
CALCULATION........................................................................................................................ 
Work speed calculation ............................................................................................................. 67
Fertilizer dosage calculation per minute .................................................................................. 67
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM........................................................................................................ 
Limestone distribution table - Kg/ha - DCF-CO (Cardan and Hydraulic Engine)..................... 68-72
Gypsum distribution table - Kg/ha - DCF-CO (Cardan and Hydraulic Engine) ........................ 73
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 74
Tires pressure .............................................................................................................................. 74
Lubrification ................................................................................................................................ 75
Lubrification every 5 hours of work ........................................................................................... 76
Lubrification every 8 hours of work ........................................................................................... 77-79
Lubrification every 24 hours of work ......................................................................................... 80
Lubrification every 30 hours of work ......................................................................................... 81
Lubrification every 60 hours of work ......................................................................................... 81
Safety fuse ................................................................................................................................... 82
Oil change - Gearbox .................................................................................................................. 83
DCF-CO (Cardan) reduction gearbox replacement................................................................... 84-89
DCF-CO (Hydraulic Motor) reduction gearbox replacement.................................................... 90-97
Crown and pinion replacement (Reduction gearbox)............................................................... 98-100
Operational Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 101-102
Cares ............................................................................................................................................ 103
General cleaning......................................................................................................................... 103-104
Distributor preservation ............................................................................................................ 104-105
OPTIONAL.............................................................................................................................. 
Optional accessories ................................................................................................................... 106-109
IDENTIFICATION.................................................................................................................... 110
Identification plate...................................................................................................................... 110
Product Identification ................................................................................................................. 111
NOTES..................................................................................................................................... 
CERTIFICATE........................................................................................................................... 114
Certificate of warranty ............................................................................................................... 114-119
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Baldan Warranty
BALDAN IMPLEMENTOS AGRÍCOLAS S/A ensures the dealer normal performance of the implement
for a period of six (6) months as of the delivery date on the retail invoice to the first final consumer.
During this period, BALDAN undertakes to repair defects in material and/or of manufacture of
its liability, including labor, freight and other expenses of the dealer's liability.
In the warranty period, request and replacement of eventual defective parts shall be made to
the dealer of the area, who will submit the faulty piece to BALDAN analysis.
When this procedure is not possible and the resolving capacity of the dealer is exhausted, the
dealer will request the support of BALDAN Technical Assistance through a specific form distributed
to dealers.
After analyzing the replaced items by BALDAN Technical Assistance, and concluding that it is
not a warranty, then the dealer will be responsible for the costs related to the replacement; as
well as material expenses, travel including accommodation and meals, accessories, lubricant used
and other expenses arising from the call out to Technical Assistance, and BALDAN company is
authorized to carry the respective invoice in the name of the resale.
Any repairment carried in the product within the dealer warranty deadline will only be
authorized by BALDAN upon previous budget presentation describing parts and workforce
to be executed.
The product is excluded from this term if it is repaired or modified by representatives
not belonging to the BALDAN dealer network, as well as the application of non-genuine
parts or components to the user's product.
This warranty is void where it is found that the defect or damage is caused by improper
use of the product, failure to follow instructions or inexperience of the operator.
It is agreed that this warranty does not cover tires, polyethylene tanks, cardan, hydraulic
components, etc., which are equipment guaranteed by their manufacturers.
Manufacturing and/or material defects, object of this warranty term, will not constitute,
under any circumstances, grounds for termination of a purchase agreement, or for indemnification
of any nature.
BALDAN reserves the right to change and/or perfect the technical characteristics of its
products, without previous notice, and without obligation to proceed in the same way with
the products previously manufactured.

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NR-31 - SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK IN AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK
FARMING, FORESTRY, FOREST EXPLORATION AND AQUACULTURE.
This Regulatory Standard has the purpose of establishing precepts to
be observed in the organization and work environment, compatible to
the planning and development of agriculture, livestock, forestry, forest
exploitation and aquaculture with safety and health and work environment.
MR. OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE EQUIPMENT.
Read and carefully comply with provisions of NR-31.
For more information, refer to the site and read NR-31 in full.
http://portal.mte.gov.br/legislacao/normas-regulamentadoras-1.htm
General Information
• To the owner
BALDAN IMPLEMENTOS AGRÍCOLAS S/A is not responsible for any damaged caused by accident
due to usage, transportation, or in the improper or incorrect transportation of its implement, whether
by negligence and/or inexperience of any person.
Only people with complete knowledge of the tractor and the implement should carry their
transportation and operation.
BALDAN is not responsible for any damaged caused in unpredictable or unrelated situations
to the normal use of the implement.
The incorrect handling of this equipment may result in severe or fatal accidents. Before running
the equipment, carefully read the instructions contained in this manual. Make sure that the person
responsible for the operation is instructed as the correct and safe handling. Also make sure that
the operator has read and understood the instructions manual of the product.
ATTENTION

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Careful when handling
DCF-CO support since
there is risk of accidents.
ATTENTION
Safety rules
• To the operator
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANTE SAFETY WARNING. IN THIS MANUAL, WHENEVER
YOU FIND IT, READ THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE CAREFULLY AND PAY ATTENTION TO THE
POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL ACCIDENTS.
Carefully read the
instructions manual
tolearn about the
recommended safety
practices.
Do not transport people
on the tractor or over
the equipment.
Do not work with the
tractor if the front has
insufficient ballast to
the rear equipment.
Should there be a trend
to lift, add weights or
ballasts to the front or
the front wheels.
Only start to operate
the tractor when you
are properly seated
and with the seat belt
locked.
There are risks of severe
injuries due to tipping
when working in sloped
terrains. Do not over
speed.
Before performing any
maintenance in your
equipment, make sure
it is properly stopped.
Avoid being run over.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
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FOLLOW ALL RECOMMENDATIONS, WARNINGS AND SAFE PRACTICES
RECOMMENDED IN THIS MANUAL, UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE
OF YOUR SAFETY. ACCIDENTS MAY LEAD TO DISABILITY OR INCLUDING
DEATH. REMENBER, ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED!
ATTENTION
Safety rules
Do not operate the DCF-CO
if the transmission guard
is not properly secured.
Only remove the guard
to replace the gear, replace
it immediately.
Do not perform adjustments while DCF-CO is
in motion.
Do not perform
adjustments while
DCF-CO is running.
When performing any
service on DCF-CO,
switch off the tractor
first. Use appropriate
tools.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION ATTENTION
ATTENTION
When transporting the
DCF-CO, do not exceed
the speed of 25Km/h or
15 MPH in order to avoid
risk of damage and
accidents.
When working with
the DCF-CO, do not
exceed the speed of
12Km/h or 7 MPH,
avoiding risk of damages
and accidents.
Remove the ignition key before performing
any type of maintenance in DCF-CO.
Protect yourself against possible injuries
or death caused by DCF-CO unexpected
start-up.
Do not start up the tractor if DCF-CO is
not properly coupled.
ATTENTION
Avoid heating parts near
the fluid lines.
ATTENTION
Heating may generate
fragility in the material, rupture and
exit of the pressurized fluid, causing
burns and injuries.

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Safety rules
Always maintain places
of access and work free
of residues such as oil
or grease to prevent
accidents.
ATTENTION
Hydraulic oil works under
pressure and may cause
serious injuries if there
are any leakages.
Periodically check hoses
for conservation. If there are any sign
of leakage, replace them immediately.
Before connecting or disconnecting
hydraulic hoses, relief system pressure
by activating the command with the
tractor power switched off.
ATTENTION
Do not climb or remain
on the distributor discs
under any circumstance.
Ignoring this warning
may cause severe accidents
or death.
Do not climb or stand
on the conveyor under
any circumstance.
Ignoring this warning
may cause severe accidents
or death.
ATTENTION ATTENTION
Keep clear from mechanisms
in motion (cardans, gears,
conveyors, and especially
distributor discs).
ATTENTION
When searching for a
possible leakage on
the hoses, use a piece
of cardboard or wood,
never use your hands.
Avoid fluid incision into
the skin.
ATTENTION
Before working on or
transporting the DCF-CO,
check for people or
obstructions near the
machine.
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Only stop the DCF-CO on a flat location. Do not park the DCF-CO uphill or downhill.
ATTENTION
Safety rules
Keep the articulation
area free while the DCF-CO
is in operation.
In closed curves, prevent
tractor wheels from
ATTENTION
Never weld the wheel
mounted with tire, the
heat may cause air pressure
increase and provoke the
explosion of the tire.
ATTENTION
When filling the tire, position yourself
besides the tire, never in front of it. To
inflate a tire, always use a containment
device (inflation cage).
touching the head.
There is risk of injuries or death to
the DCF-CO operator and bystanders
during operations due to the
following reasons:
- Body contact with rotating discs.
- Engagement of the body in the drive
shaft and rotary shaft.
ATTENTION
Dispose residues
inappropriately affects
the environment and
the ecology since you
will be polluting rivers,
canals or the soil.
Inform yourself about the proper
way of recycling or disposing residues.
ATTENTION
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT!
FLAT LOCATION UPHILL DOWNHILL

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Safety rules
To prevent intoxications, injuries or death when the DCF-CO is running and rotating discs are
spinning, proceed as follows:
Be careful when driving or working with
DCF-CO under power lines, low tree
branches and other high obstructions,
avoiding serious injury or even death.
- Stop and turn the equipment off if there are people within
50 meters.
- Do not be exposed to product drift.
- Do not place hands or feet
under the rotatinf discs.
- Never allow people on or
under the DCF-CO.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
The DCF-CO may release fragments or throw objects at high speeds
that can cause serious injury or death to bystanders.
ATTENTION
Do not get exposed to the air coming out of rotating discs. Use protection.
- During handle and application, use PPE.
- Read the product’s label carefully.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the products.
- In case of intoxication by inhalation or arpiration, keep the person in a ventilated
ATTENTION
area and immediately seek medical advice, taking the label or the packaging of the product.
INTOXICATION SYMPTOMS:
Weakness, headache, chest pressure, chest tightness, blurred vision, unresponsive
pupils, abundant salivation, sweating, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

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Safety rules
• PPE Equipament
DO NOT WORK WITH DCF-CO WITHOUT FIRST WEARING PPES (SAFETY
EQUIPMENT). IGNORING THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE DAMAGES TO
HEALTH, SEVERE ACCIDENTS OR DEATH.
ATTENTION
When performing certain procedures with the DCF-CO, place the following Safety Equipment
(PPE) below:
IMPORTANT
The safety practice must be performed in all stages of working with the DCF-CO, thus avoiding
accidents such as impact of objects, fall, noise, cuts and ergonomics, ie the person responsible
for operating the DCF-CO is subject to internal and external damage to your body.
All PPEs (Safety Equipment) should have certificate of authenticity.
OBSERVATION
SAFETY HELMET
SAFETY GOGGLES
EARPLUG
SAFETY GLOVES
FILTERING MASK
LONG BUSHING SHIRT
SAFETY BELT
LONG PANTS
CLOSED-TOE SHOE

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Warnings
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When performing any maintenance service, use PPEs equipment.
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Do not wear loose clothing, as it may get caught in the DCF-CO .
Whe operating the tractor engine, properly sit in the operator’s seat and be aware of the full knowledge
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are harmful to health.
When maneuvering the tractor to engage the DCF-CO, make sure you have enough space and no one
around, always maneuver at idle and be prepared to brake in an emergency.
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slopes, keep the tractor always engaged.
When driving the tractor in highways, keep the brake pedals interconnected.
Do not work with the tractor in highways, keep the brake pedals interconnected.



Do not travel on highways especially at night. Use warnings signs throughout the route.

Do not allow people who have not been trained to use the DCF-CO, that is, that do not know how to
operate it correctly.
Do not transport or work with the DCF-CO near obstacles, rivers or streams.




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Warnings




               
   
drive systems.
Periodically check all components of the DCF-CO before use.


safety procedures while working with the DCF-CO.
Check the recommended minimum tractor power for each DCF-CO model. Only use the tractor wit


as this reduces maintenance and consequently increases the useful life of the DCF-CO.
Do not approach the moving distributors discs.
Do not stay in the product throwing line.

over accidents.


Read or explain all the procedures of this manual to the operator who cannot read.
In the case of doubts consult the After Sales.
Phone: [phone] / E-mail: pos[email protected]

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Components
• DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader (Cardan)
1. Bucket
2. Modulated Conveyor
3. Central Shaft
4. Central Cardan
5. Lateral Cardan
6. Hook Shackle
7. Support Bracket
8. Conveyor Turnbuckle
9. Framework
10. Tire
11. Transmission protection
12. Distributor discs
13. Adjustable vanes
14. Gearbox
15. Lever
16. Rear Cover
17. Deflector
10
35
14 13
12
4
6
1
2
17
9
7
8
16
15
11

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Components
• DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader (Hydraulic Engine)
1. Bucket
2. Modulated Conveyor
3. Deflector
4. Hook Shackle
5. Support Bracket
6. Conveyor Turnbuckle
7. Framework
8. Tire
9. Hydraulic Hose
10. Hydraulic engine
11. Transmission Protection
12. Distributor Discs
13. Adjustable Vanes
14. Gearbox
15. Lever
16. Rear Cover
8
14
13
12
15
11
16
4
5
6
1
2
3
7
10
9

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Dimensions
Model
Measurement
A
(mm)
Measurement
B
(mm)
Measurement
C
(mm)
Measurement
D
(mm)
DCF-CO 3000 (Cardan and Hydraulic Engine) 1800 3900 582 1700
DCF-CO 6000 (Cardan and Hydraulic Engine) 2000 4600 582 1800
DCF-CO 8000 (Cardan and Hydraulic Engine) 2000 4610 582 1900
• DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader
A
B
D
C

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Specifications
• DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader (Cardan)
• DCF-CO - Lime, Fertilizer and Organic Fertilizer Spreader (Hydraulic Engine)
Baldan reserves the right to change and/or perfect the technical characteristics of its products, without
previous notice, and without obligation to proceed in the same way with the products previously
manufactured. Technical specifications are approximate and informed under normal work conditions.
Model Load Capacity
(m³) Wheelset Standard
Tires
Approximate
Weight
(Kg)
Tractor
Power
(Hp)
DCF-CO 3000 1,60 Simple (2 Tires) 750x16 (2 Tires) 1070 50 - 70
 2,80 Tandem (4 Tires) 750x16 (4 Tires) 1390 75 - 90
DCF-CO 8000 3,80 Tandem (4 Tires) 11L-15 (4 Tires) 1480 90 - 100
Approximate gauge .................................................................................................. 1600 mm
PTO in RPM ............................................................................................................... 540 Rpm
INTENDED USING OF THE DCF-CO
DCF-CO USE IS NOT ALLOWED
- The DCF-CO is a high strength equipment, whose special feature is greater load capacity and a thicker
belt allowing better distribution of the organic compound.
- The DCF-CO muts be driven and operated by a properly instructed operator.
- The avoid damage, serious accidents or death, DO NOT transport people on any part of the DCF-CO.
- Using the DCF-CO to attach, tow, or push other implements or attachments is NOT allowed.
- The DCF-CO should NOT be used by an experienced operator who does not knows all the driving,
command and operation techniques.