About the Rotivator device and its blades and its use and components and the necessary measures to prepare the Rotivator device for soil cultivation and the service and maintenance conditions of the Rotivator and the advantages of the device and types of Rotivators
What is rotivator?
Rotivator was invented and produced by Charles in Europe in 1946.
In the Iranian dictionary, Rotivator means plowing machine or rotary tiller.
Now, what is rotivator? Rotivator or rotary tiller is one of the types of agricultural machinery, as we said, it is a device that can cut and mix the soil, which is done by a piece called a blade. And it consists of a guard and several gears, which have different models, shapes and types, which are produced in different widths, and also because of their high power and speed, they plow a large area in a short period of time, and a very important point is this. It is true that while working with the Rotivator machine, you must follow the safety tips to avoid any possible danger.
For example: (the movement of the plow blades is to the right and left, and the movement of the disc blade is forward and with a very high error)
What is a rotivator blade and what is its use?
The blades are designed and installed on the plates in such a way that during work, only one blade hits the ground and cuts the soil.
The blades are divided into two groups, L and C, each type of blade has two different directions, i.e. left and right, and one in the middle, that is, the opening L, one is placed on the left side and the other on the right side, in case fertilizer or nutrients go on the soil. The blades mix fertilizer and soil with a high rotation speed. Depending on the type of work and the size of the land, the rotary tiller can be coupled with the tractor. The number of blades depends on the power of the tractor and the area of the land, according to the power and The power of the tractor, the width of the rotivator has been different, the rotation of the axis and shaft of the tractor, which is coupled with the rotivator, is the same, which is equivalent to 540 revolutions per minute, in order to avoid damage to the device and the blades when dealing with (rocks, tree roots, and solid and hard objects in agricultural land) one must use a 2-pad clutch or a 4-pad clutch to transfer power and adjust the shaft speed from the gearbox.
The shapes of rotivator blades are: (C-shaped blades that form a 45-degree angle and L-shaped blades that form a 90-degree angle)
Rotivator components:
Gearbox - Gearbox with clutch - Blades - Ski - Rear door - Shasti - Side gear - Three points - Gearbox door - Sealing device washer - Hub - Right and left pulse - Blade axis - Hydraulic hose, double wire - Hydraulic jack
The alloy of the side door of the rotivator gear is from ST37 and at the bottom of this door there is a protective spring that increases the resistance against wear several times and the blades are made of steel and carbon. The rotivator axis is rotated by the PTO of the tractor. Third, it rotates the side ribs and finally the axis of the blades.
Steps to prepare the rivator machine for tillage operations:
Before using the rotivator, first check the soil moisture because it is very important to measure the soil moisture, especially in cases where the soil is compacted or has not been plowed yet, because depending on the type of soil (wet or dry), the behavior And the performance of rotivator also changes
Before plowing, first place the rotivator on a flat surface and check the amount of oil and gasoline, and if necessary, fill the tank with oil and gasoline.
Before starting the work, you must ensure the correct connection of three points to the tractor
The connection of the clutch bearing to the shaft of the thousand khari and pto of the tractor must be done with great precision
The screw of the Gardan clutch, which is behind a spring, should be adjusted according to the hardness of the soil. If the clutch is not adjusted, it will not work properly and may cause you costs. { Damage to the Gardan }
To start the work, first test the coupled tractor engine and rotivator at a speed of 540 rpm.
Before starting the work, fill the grease nipples of the machine with grease and check the tank and the ball valve
Before starting to work, the Rotivator must be level in width and length
Checking and wrenching in a regular period should be done
Conditions for service and maintenance of rotivator: In order to service and maintain the device and in order to extend the life of the rotivator and perform work with better quality, the following measures should be taken.
Visiting Garis Khor of Dashat and Gardan
Check oil level and oil level
Checking the blades and making sure they are healthy
After finishing the work, wash and clean the machine
The oil of the gearbox and the side gearbox of the Rotivator should be changed after a period of time
Make sure the screws are tight before work
After cleaning, polish the parts whose color has been lost due to wear with special oil or paraffin to prevent rusting of that part.
If the rotivator is not in use, cover it with a tent and if possible, put it in storage
: Advantages of Rotivator
The use of a rotivator helps preserve soil moisture and save on underground water consumption, by replacing old tillage devices such as plows with a rotivator, the preparation of agricultural land for sowing is done with a higher speed and quality. Due to its rotary rotation, the rotiator cuts and mixes the soil, which makes plowing and leveling with better quality. Automatic rotiators have the ability to move backwards and forwards. It is made in two models, gearbox and gear, which allows you to change the speed of the machine in the gearbox model. While the blades continue to rotate at the same speed. It is worth mentioning