AG SHIELD LandRoller, Operator’S Handbook And Parts Manual

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5.6. WATER FILLING ROLLER
TANK
The larger 3
– 5 section LandRollers typically used in
grain farming are seldom filled with water. If your
conditions require the extra weight, a water fill option
may be factory installed, or field installed anytime after
initial purchase.
The water fill option added about 550 pounds per
lineal foot ( 820 kg/ meter) . for example- a nominal 20
foot roller would hold water in about 18 feet of the
barrel, and therefore add a maximum of 10350 pounds
( 4490 kg/ 6 meter ).
When planning to fill a 42” roller expect to use 55
Imperial gallons per foot, 66 USG per foot, 250 liters
per foot, or 820 liters /meter
Except by special request Ag Shield LandRollers are
not designed to be transported while filled.
Damage to
machine components will occur if a water filled
roller is even attempted to be raised hydraulically
to road position.
FIGURE 23 WATER FILL PORTS OPTION
There are 3 quick coupler attachments to allow the
fastest filling and emptying of the roller. See Figure 23
WATER FILL PORTS OPTION
. Port A is a 3” quick
coupler, port B are both 2” quick couplers.
The fastest fill
is to attach the hose to the 3”
connection at the bottom, and open a 2” vent at the
top. The water may be sucked out with a pump via
either a 2 or 3” quick coupler. The tank can be drained
the fastest ( < 5 minutes per 17 foot barral) by
opening all 3 connections, and rolling ahead until the
3”/2” combination is at the bottom.
FIGURE 24 WATER DRAINING BY GRAVITY
Scraper option
– weld on