Tatu Marchesan PST Plus User manual

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IDENTIFICATION

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
Introduction
PST PLUS planter is especially designed to perform no-till or
conventional planting of corn, soybean, rice, peanut, cotton with
or without linter, sorghum and others with superior quality.
Quick and versatile adjustments/operations, as well as quick
and versatile safety aspects, which will provide a higher efficiency
and a longer lifetime.
PST PLUS planter performs a precise plantation using
perforated or slotted seed plates for many cultures.
The fertilizer distribution is done through the augers and it
assures a single and continuous distribution in every row crop.
The amount of seeds and fertilizer is easily adjusted by
changing the combination of the sprockets - TRA.
Using the oscillating rubber wheels, adjust the seed depth
control in a way that it will follow the soil profile and help the plants
to equally emerge.
This instructions manual contains the necessary information for
the best performance of this planter. The operator must carefully
read the entire manual before working with the equipment. Also,
read and understand the safety recommendations.
For any further clarification or in the event of technical problems
that may arise during the service, consult your dealer and the
Technical Support department of the factory. They can ensure the
fully functioning of your TATU planter.

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Table of contents
1. To the owner 4
2. To the operator 5 to 10
Be careful with the environment 5
Working safely 5 to 7
Truck or trailer transportation 8
Safety stickers 9 & 10
3. Components 11
4. Data sheet 12
5. Assembly 13 to 20
Drawbar assembly 13
Extensor assembly 14
Drawbar resting position 15
Hydraulic circuit (5, 7 or 8 row units) 16
Row marker assembly 17
No-till or conventional planting 18
Row unit assembly (rear part) 19 & 20
6. Working preparation 21 to 34
Tractor preparation / Hitching to the tractor 21
Planter leveling / Setting the planter to transport position 22
Adjustment of the steel cable and chains of the row markers 23
Procedures before operating the planter 24
Spacing between row units / Positioning the row units in the frame 25
Spacing tables 26
Procedures to change the spacing 27 to 30
Planning the plantation - Correct seed rate 31 & 32
Procedures before the plantation / Ideal working speed 32
Graphite powder use / List of standard seed plates in the planter 33 & 34
7. Adjustments and operations 35 to 52
Seeds distribution 35
Procedures to change the sprocket 35
Seed distribution table 36
Calculation of seeds/meter according to the number of holes 37
Fertilizer distribution / Procedures to change the sprocket 38 & 39
Safety fuse of the transmission 39
Fertilizer table 40
Practical test for seeds and fertilizer distribution 41
Auxiliary calculation for fertilizer distribution 42
Oscillating disc blades (no-till) 43
Furrow opening and fertilizer position on the soil 43

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Table of contents
Unaligned double discs 43
Scarifier spindle / Fertilizer depth and flotation range of the row units 44
Opening the seed furrows 45
Seed depth and floating range of the row unit 45
Press wheels adjustment 46
Auxiliary depth control / Wheel springs adjustment 47
Service platform 48
Finishing instructions 49
Row markers / Working angle 50 & 51
Operations - Important points 52
8. Optional 53 to 58
Seed plates 53
Row marker hydraulic circuit 54
Automatic reset of the rod 55
Wheel for fertilizer covering 56
Clutch electronic reset 57
TATU PM 100 monitor 58
9. Maintenance 59 to 65
Lubrication 59
Lubricate every 10 working hours 59 & 60
Lubricate every 50 working hours 61
Fertilizer metering maintenance 62
Cleaning the seed metering 63
Maintenance of the row hubs 63
How to replace the tires 64
Planter maintenance / Torque table 65
TITANIUM APOLLO
1. Assembly 66 & 67
Seed dosing system for mechanical machines 67
Components and assembly 67
2. Working preparation 68
TITANIUM standard and optional seed plates 68
3. Maintenance 69 & 70
Main technologies 69
Graphite powder use 70
4. Important 71
5. Notes 72

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PST PLUS
General information
Important
The acquisition of any Tatu product assures to the original purchaser the following
rights:
• Warranty certificate;
• Instructions manual;
• Technical assistance by the dealer on equipment delivery.
However, the owner must check the condition of the equipment on delivery, as well
as knowing the warranty terms.
Special attention should be given to the safety recommendations, operation precautions
and maintenance of the equipment.
The instructions in this manual indicates how to get the best performance and allow
the operator to get maximum income, increasing the equipment lifetime.
This manual should be read by operators and maintenance staff.
• Only people who own a full knowledge of the tractor and equipment
must operate them;
• Marchesan is not responsible for any damage caused by accident
on transporting, incorrect utilization or inadequate storage, either
by negligence and/or lack of experience from any person;
• Marchesan is not responsible for any damage caused by unpredictable
situations or the incorrect use of the equipment.
The warranty shall not be applied to any equipment or any part thereof
which has been altered elsewhere than at the place of manufacture or
which the original purchaser thereof at retail has used or allowed to be
used parts, not made or supplied by Marchesan S/A.
NOTE
Right and left hand side indication are made observing the equipment from the rear.
To order any parts or request technical assistance services, it is required to provide
the data contained on the nameplate, which is located on the equipment frame.
To the owner

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
To the operator
Dear user!
Respect the ecology. Do not throw trash away. This gesture of
goodwill helps to protect our environment.
Products such as oil, fuel, filters, batteries and others are spilled
to the soil and can penetrate to the underground layers, compomising
nature. Ecological and conscious disposal of them should be done.
Working safely
• Security aspects must be carefully observed to avoid accidents.
• This symbol is a warning used to prevent accidents.
• The instructions under this symbol refers to the safety of the
operator or third parties, therefore they should be carefully
read and observed.
Be careful with the environment
PST PLUS planter is simple to operate, requiring however basic
and essential cautions to their handling.
Always keep in mind that safety requires constant attention,
observation and prudence during the plantation, transport,
maintenance and storage.
Read and understand the information before making any
adjustment or maintenance.
Before activating the equipment, check if there are no people
or animals on the row operation area or over the equipment.
Have extreme caution when operating with the power take-off
(PTO). Do not get closer during operation.

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To the operator
Never use your bare hands to check hydraulic leaks, the high
pressure can cause several injuries.
Never attempt to change the adjustments, clean or lubricate the
equipment when the same is switched on or in movement.
Be careful while driving on slopes. Risk of overturn.
Prevent that chemical products (i.e.: fertilizers, treated seeds)
make any contact with your skin or clothes.
Keep access and work places clean and free from oil and grease.
Risk of accidents.
Never transport the equipment on highways or paved roads
during the night. Avoid that the tractor wheels touch the drawbar in
sharp turns.
The presence of any other people on the tractor or equipment
is stricly forbidden.
Have extreme caution when driving under electrical power lines.
Any contact may result in severe shocks, injuries or death.
For your protection and safety, always wear adequate clothes
and footwear while operating the equipment.
Always use the safety locks to carry out maintenance operations
and to transport the equipment.

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
To the operator
• Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to operate the equipment.
• While working or during transportation, only the presence of the operator is allowed
on the tractor.
• Do not allow children to play near or over the equipment, while it is operating,
during transportation or storage.
• Have full knowledge of the soil before starting to work. Use the speed which is
suitable to the conditions of the ground or pathways to be covered. Provide the
delineation of obstacles or hazardous locations.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Wear appropriate clothes and footwear. Avoid clothes that are either loose or
hanging from the body, which may become entangled in moving parts.
• Never operate the equipment without its protective devices.
• Be careful while hitching the tractor to the equipment.
• Wear appropriate gloves to work near the disc blades.
• When raising or lowering the planter, check if there are no people or animals close
or under it.
• Never attempt to change the adjustments, clean or lubricate the equipment while
it is moving.
• In case of emergency, know how to stop the tractor and planter quickly.
• Always shut down the engine, remove the key and use the handbrake before
leaving the tractor seat.
• Only drive the equipment using a tractor with appropriate power.
• Carefully check the transport width on narrow locations.
• Whenever you unhitch the equipment, either in the field or shed, do it on a flat
and firm surface and use the parking stands. Make sure the equipment is properly
supported.
• Please check the general safety instructions on the back cover of this manual.

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PST PLUS
To the operator
Truck or trailer transportation
Marchesan does not advise the equipment traffic on highways, because this
practice involves serious security risks in addition to being prohibited by the
current existing traffic law. The transportation for long distances should be done
on truck, trailer or other by following these safety guidelines:
• Use adequate ramps to load or unload the equipment. Do not make the loading
on ditch banks, it can cause a serious accident.
• When lifting with a hoist, use the appropriate points to lift.
• Use the parking stands to support the equipment properly.
• The drawbar must be lifted and locked in a vertical position or it must be removed
and fastened to the load.
• Fasten the moving parts that may get loose and cause accidents.
• Underpin the equipment wheels appropriately.
• Use chock blocks and safety chains to secure the equipment to the truck or trailer
during the transport.
• After 8 to 10 km transporting, please inspect the load condition. Repeat this
procedure every 80 to 100 km. Give more attention when transporting the
equipment on rough roads, slopes and other adverse conditions.
• Always be careful with the load height, especially when passing under electrical
power lines, bridges and others.
• Check all laws and regulations regarding the height limits and load width while
transporting the equipment on truck or trailer. If necessary use banners, lights
and other devices in order to give adequate warning to the other drivers.

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
To the operator
The safety stickers warn about the equipment points that require more attention and
they should be kept in good repair. If these stickers become damaged or illegible, replace
them. Marchesan provide stickers, upon request and indication of the respective serial
numbers.
When the planter is equipped with
a row marker.
05.03.03.1566
ADVERTÊNCIA
WARNING
A D V E R T E N C I A
EVITE ACIDENTES
AVOID ACCIDENTS
EVITE ACCIDENTES
• Utilize as escoras e os descansos antes de efetuar
ajustes ou manutenção embaixo da plantadeira.
• Utilice los apoyos y los descansos antes de efectuar
ajustes o mantenimiento debajo de la sembradora.
• Use parking stands, before adjusting or servicing
under the planter.
05.03.03.1424
A D V E R T Ê N C I A
W A R N I N G
A D V E R T E N C I A
• Antes de accionar la sembradora observe si no hay personas o
animales en el área de acción de los marcadores de línea o debajo
de la sembradora.
• Coloque las trabas en los cilindros hidráulicos antes de transportar,
almacenar o efectuar servicios de mantenimiento.
• Before starting to raise or move the planter check for people or animals
near or under it, especially in the row markers action area.
• Place the hydraulic cylinders lock before transporting, servicing or
storing the planter.
• Antes de acionar a plantadeira, observe se não há pessoas ou animais
na área de ação dos marcadores de linha ou embaixo da plantadeira.
• Coloque as travas nos cilindros hidráulicos antes de transportar,
armazenar ou efetuar serviços de manutenção.
ATENÇÃO
ATTENTION
ATENCIÓN
05.03.03.1428
Leia o manual antes de iniciar o
uso do equipamento.
Read the manual before attempting
to work with the equipment.
Lea el manual antes de iniciar el
uso del equipo.

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To the operator
Sticker set
Model Serial number Serial number Serial number
PST PLUS sticker
(5, 7 and 8 row units).
05.03.03.3854
Hopper logo
05.03.03.3853
Lateral logo
05.03.03.3866
PST PLUS sticker
05.03.03.1565
05.03.03.1942
El lacre podrá ser removido solamente
por el propietario.
O lacre somente poderá ser rompido
pelo proprietário.
Manual de Instruções
Instructions Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
The seal must only be broken by the
owner.
A D V E R T Ê N C I A
W A R N I N G
A D V E R T E N C I A

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
Components
01 - Frame 02 - Drawbar
03 - Stabilizer 04 - Tractor hitch
05 - Jack 06 - Fertilizer row unit
07 - Fertilizer hopper 08 - Seed row unit
09 - Seed hopper 10 - Ladder
11 - Mechanical row marker 12 - Transmission set
13 - Disc blade 14 - Hitch pin
01
08
10
09
11
12
14
02
06
04
05
07
03
13

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Data sheet
Number
of row
units
Working
width
(mm)
* Transport
width (mm)
Hoppers capacity Net
weight
(kg)
Tractor required
Fertilizer
(Liters)
Seeds
(Liters) UDD Scarifier spindle
5
5/3
2100 3000 610 35
1676
50
60
5/4 1884 60
5/5 2096 70
7
7/4
3000 3300 1040 50
2192 60 60
7/5 2232 60 70
7/6 2604 60 70
7/7 2617 70 90
8
8/4
3150 3600 1470 50
2344
65 95
8/5 2556
8/6 2768
8/7 2980
8/8 3192
• Fertilizer distribution: 154 to 1131 kg/ha using a 2" coil pitch auger (standard); 75
to 549 kh/ha using a 1" coil pitch auger (optional).
• Tires: 6.50 x 16 - 10L (60 PSI).
• * The total width is measured being the mechanical row marker in transport position.

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
Assemble the drawbar (A) to the articulations (B) locked on the frame using bolts (C),
spring washers and nuts.
Then, assemble the parts found in the components box according to the instructions:
Place the tractor hitch (D) using a pin (E) and cotter pin.
Fasten the hose support (F) to the drawbar using a clamp (G), spring washers and nuts.
Assembly
To facilitate transportation the planters leave the factory semi-assembled, being
necessary just a few adjustments to start the job. Follow the instructions below:
Drawbar assembly
AFG
E
D
B
C

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After assembling the drawbar, assemble the extensor (A) to the frame and to the
drawbar using the pins (B and C) and lock pins.
Extensor assembly
Assembly
The tractor hitch (D) has a device to lock it in an horizontal position to facilitate the
hitching to the tractor.
C
A
B

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
Assembly
Drawbar resting position
NOTE
After removing the component that fasten the drawbar (A), articulate it to the resting
position using the lock (B) and fasten it using pins (C and D) and lock pin.
B
A
C
D
The components that were removed from the drawbar must remain near
the equipment and in a place that is easy to access.

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Hydraulic circuit (5, 7 or 8 row units)
Assembly
Item Description Quantity
01 3/8 x 3600 TR-TM hose 01 Pressure
02 3/8 x 3600 TR-TM hose 01 Return
03 Male quick coupler 1/2 Npt w/ lid 02
03
01
02

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Marchesan Implementos e Máquinas Agrícolas “TATU” S.A. PST PLUS
Assembly
Row marker assembly
NOTE
Couple the row marker arm (A) to the support (B) and fasten using bolts (C).
Assemble the extensor (D) to the arm (A) and fasten using bolts (E).
Then, fasten the row marker disc (F) to the extensor (D) using a spring washer and nut.
• The row markers have a sincronized activation with the movements of the
planter.
• Be careful if people or animals are near the working range of the marker
discs.
• See instructions to adjust the steel cable and the chains of the row markers
on page 23.
A
D
F
E
B
C

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No-till or conventional planting
Unaligned and oscillating disc blade (Ø 18").
Unaligned seed row units equipped with unaligned double disc (Ø 15" x 15"), oscillating
depth gauge wheels, press wheels in "V" shape and fertilizer row unit with unaligned double
disc (Ø 15" x 15").
Fertilizer position: On the same row and below the seeds.
Minimum spacing between the row units: 450 mm.
Scarifier spindle for fertilizer sold separately.
Keep the fertilizer separated (below) from the seeds in order to not
compromise germination.
NOTE
NOTE
Assembly