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4283405M1  

Contents

Recommended Tractor Horsepower  .....................................................................................................  01-15
Wheel Tread Spacing ............................................................................................................................  01-16
Remote Hydraulic Valve Requirements  ................................................................................................  01-17
Tractor Drawbar  ....................................................................................................................................  01-17
Tractor PTO ...........................................................................................................................................  01-17
Tire Inflation ...........................................................................................................................................  01-17
Front Weights  ........................................................................................................................................  01-17
Electrical Requirements  ........................................................................................................................  01-17

Planter Preparation  ......................................................................................................................................  01-17

Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................  01-17
Bolt Torque ............................................................................................................................................  01-17
Tire Inflation ...........................................................................................................................................  01-17
Markers .................................................................................................................................................  01-17
Chains ...................................................................................................................................................  01-17
Seed Discs  ............................................................................................................................................  01-17
Hydraulic Seeding Monitor  ....................................................................................................................  01-17

Planter Controls  ...........................................................................................................................................  01-17

Test Switch Storage Tube  .....................................................................................................................  01-18

Connecting the Planter To the Tractor .........................................................................................................  01-19

Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................  01-19
PTO Hydraulic Pump .............................................................................................................................  01-20

Disconnecting the Planter From the Tractor  ................................................................................................  01-21
Frame Control System  .................................................................................................................................  01-22

Control Box Switches  ............................................................................................................................  01-22
Operating Notes  ....................................................................................................................................  01-23

Folding And Unfolding the Planter  ...............................................................................................................  01-23

Safety ....................................................................................................................................................  01-23
Folding Procedure  .................................................................................................................................  01-24
Unfolding Procedure ..............................................................................................................................  01-25

Transporting the Planter  ..............................................................................................................................  01-27

Preparation ............................................................................................................................................  01-27
Safety Precautions  ................................................................................................................................  01-27

Field .............................................................................................................................................................  01-28

General ..................................................................................................................................................  01-28
Before Entering the Field .......................................................................................................................  01-28
In The Field  ...........................................................................................................................................  01-28
Finishing the Field  .................................................................................................................................  01-29

Markers ........................................................................................................................................................  01-30

Operation ...............................................................................................................................................  01-30

Markers - 8523 Only  ....................................................................................................................................  01-30

Marker Cylinder Stops ...........................................................................................................................  01-30
Stop Storage and Shear Bolts ...............................................................................................................  01-31

Seed Recommendations  .............................................................................................................................  01-32
Wheat Planting Rates  ..................................................................................................................................  01-33

Wheat Conversion Chart  .......................................................................................................................  01-34
Other Row Widths  .................................................................................................................................  01-34

Seed Disc Identification Chart  .....................................................................................................................  01-35
Checking Population ....................................................................................................................................  01-37
Larger Bean Disc  .........................................................................................................................................  01-38
Snap Bean Disc  ...........................................................................................................................................  01-38
Treated Seed  ...............................................................................................................................................  01-39
Application Rate ...........................................................................................................................................  01-40
Checking Application Rate ...........................................................................................................................  01-41
Insecticide Rate Chart - Clay Granules  .......................................................................................................  01-42

Approximate rate in lb/acre @ 5 mph with 7 inch or 14 inch banders  ................................................... 01-42
Narrow Row Calculations  ......................................................................................................................  01-42

Insecticide Rate Chart - Sand Granules  ......................................................................................................  01-43

Approximate rate in lb/acre @ 5 mph with 7 inch or 14 inch banders  ................................................... 01-43
Narrow Row Calculations  ......................................................................................................................  01-43

Herbicide Rate Chart  ...................................................................................................................................  01-44

Approximate rate in lb/acre @ 5 mph with 7 inch or 14 inch banders  ................................................... 01-44
Narrow Row Calculations  ......................................................................................................................  01-44

General Maintenance  ..................................................................................................................................  01-45

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Summary of Contents for Massey Ferguson 8516

Page 1: ...U S A August 2009 Massey Ferguson 8516 8523 8524 8531 Planter EFFECTIVE S N HS AND LATER WORKSHOP SERVICE MANUAL 4283405M1 CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 01 ROW UNIT 02 DRIVE TRANSMISSION 03 AIR SYSTEM...

Page 2: ...01 5 Agricultural Chemicals 01 6 Transporting 01 6 Servicing 01 7 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL 01 9 Frame 01 9 Tires and Wheels 01 9 8516 01 9 8523 01 9 8524 20 01 10 8524 22 01 10 8524 30 01 10 8531 01 10...

Page 3: ...7 Safety Precautions 01 27 Field 01 28 General 01 28 Before Entering the Field 01 28 In The Field 01 28 Finishing the Field 01 29 Markers 01 30 Operation 01 30 Markers 8523 Only 01 30 Marker Cylinder...

Page 4: ...rame Hydraulic System 01 48 Hydraulic Hookup 01 48 Priming the Hydraulic Circuits 01 48 Electronic Controls 01 49 General 01 49 Monitor Console or Controller 01 49 Radar Sensor 01 49 Torque Values For...

Page 5: ...01 iv 4283405M1 Contents NOTES Find manuals at https best manuals com...

Page 6: ...ctures in this manual can show protective shields and guards opened or removed for illustration purposes BE SURE ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS ARE IN PLACE DURING OPERATION This manual was prepared from the...

Page 7: ...General Information 01 2 4283405M1 SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION FIG 2 The serial number plate 1 is located on the left end of the left wing frame FIG 2 1 65002 Find manuals at https best manuals com...

Page 8: ...words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION are used with the safety alert symbol Learn to recognize these safety alerts and follow the recommended precautions and safety practices m DANGER Indicates an imminent...

Page 9: ...of the machine process or its surroundings NOTE Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient repair or operation SAFETY SIGNS m WARNING DO NOT remove or obscure safety s...

Page 10: ...ipment PPE such as but not limited to protection for eyes lungs ears head hands and feet when operating servicing or repairing the equipment Make sure all persons are clear before operating the tracto...

Page 11: ...he chemical manufacturer Transporting Do not transport planter in excess of 24 km h 15 mph Use a tractor with a minimum weight of at least 2 3 of the fully loaded planter Use good judgment when transp...

Page 12: ...nd equipment Do not inflate the tire that was seriously under inflated or run flat Have it checked by qualified personnel Lower the planter to the ground before attempting to remove a wheel for tire r...

Page 13: ...Safety 01 8 4283405M1 NOTES...

Page 14: ...and lubricated for life Tires and Wheels Tires 8526 six all others eight 31 x 13 5 15 12 ply Tire Pressure max 482 kPa 70 psi or max indicated on sidewall Wheel Bearings Tapered roller 8516 Rows 16 Ro...

Page 15: ...ft Operating Length 7 3 m 24 ft Operating Width 14 5 m 47 ft 6 in Transport Wheels 4 Transport 4 Gauge 8524 30 Rows 24 Row Spacing 76 2 cm 30 in Transport Width 4 6 m 15 ft 3 in Transport Length 11 9...

Page 16: ...it Drives Sprocket chain and shaft w hydraulic motor Gauge Wheel Tire Size 11 4 x 40 6 cm 4 5 x 16 in Single Closing Wheel Tire Size 10 3 x 30 1 cm 4 x 12 in Dual Closing Wheel Tire Size 30 8 cm dia 1...

Page 17: ...us Electronic Controller Voltage 12 VDC w nonvolatile memory Monitoring Capability Row population high low population limits areas 3 distance counter seed spacing seed count acres hour ground speed Pr...

Page 18: ...able on Epsilon call AGCO ANSWERS Installation Number Revision Date Description 989043A C 5 04 Down Pressure Springs 989046 C 3 09 Miscellaneous Attachments 989146 B 1 06 Smart Sensor Installation 989...

Page 19: ...01 14 4283405M1 Installation Instructions NOTES...

Page 20: ...ut hydraulics tire inflation hitching weights and wheel adjustments Recommended Tractor Horsepower Planter Model Minimum PTO HP Required Planter Weight dry Total Planter Weight DesiredTractor Weight l...

Page 21: ...in Set outer wheel tread to 305 cm 120 in 24 Row 22 inch Model Set inner wheel tread to 224 cm 88 in Set outer wheel tread to 335 cm 132 in 24 Row 30 inch Model 15 inch Models if tractor is equipped w...

Page 22: ...controller IMPORTANT Connect electrical equipment only to 12 volts DC The transport lighting system is connected to the tractor with a standard 7 pin connector PLANTER PREPARATION Lubrication Lubrica...

Page 23: ...ie straps Coil test switch harness and store in tube FIG 6 As shipped from the factory the storage tube is bolted to a support plate and fastened to the row unit frame with U bolts FIG 7 If the option...

Page 24: ...tch frame to tractor outlet showing retracted cylinder FIG 10 Hitch Height Marker Fold Circuit Hoses Connect a 3 8 inch ID lower hose 1 from the left hand side of the control valve block to the tracto...

Page 25: ...ers to remove dirt before making connections NOTE Tractor remote valve flow rate must be set to 9 5 to 10 0 GPM consult your Tractor s Operator Manual Adjusting tractor remote valve flow preferred met...

Page 26: ...ing m WARNING When parking planter in a raised folded position always install lockup channels on wheel cylinders and block planter wheels Raise or lower the hitch cylinder enough to reduce the load on...

Page 27: ...se the hitch for the transport position Lower the hitch for the field operation Raise the lower hitch to connect to the tractor Raise lower hitch to hook unhook wings Unlatch hitch extension WING FOLD...

Page 28: ...hange the switch to TRANSPORT depress the WING WHEELS switch then return the WING WHEELS to the TRANSPORT position FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE PLANTER Whenever folding or unfolding the planter observe t...

Page 29: ...tor valve When the wing latches are near the tongue press the TONGUE HEIGHT switch and lower the tongue until the latches clear the wing receiver Finish folding the wings then raise the tongue to lock...

Page 30: ...the WING WHEELS switch then lower the wing wheels using the tractor hydraulic valve Press the TONGUE HEIGHT switch and lower the tongue enough to allow the wing latch disengagement from receiver Pres...

Page 31: ...tments 01 26 4283405M1 FIG 16 Transport Position Raised and Folded FIG 17 Unfolding Planter FIG 18 Planter Nearly Unfolded FIG 19 Lowered Unfolded Operating Position FIG 16 K818481 FIG 17 K818505 FIG...

Page 32: ...moving machinery Always make the necessary safety precautions prior to transporting the planter on public roads This includes maintaining the SMV Slow Moving Vehicle emblem and using adequate lights...

Page 33: ...at all times m WARNING Avoid overhead obstacles especially electric wires m CAUTION Folding planters may be unstable on rough ground when folded Do not travel over 25 kmh 15 mph on any surface In The...

Page 34: ...show everything is operating as desired proceed with planting NOTE Planting speeds in excess of 12 kmh 8 mph are not recommended Reduce the speed in rough rocky or uneven field conditions Check all ap...

Page 35: ...ore operating markers If both markers must be lowered lower one marker to the ground then move the hydraulic lever to raise Just as the lowered marker cylinder begins to extend move the lever to lower...

Page 36: ...e 2 Shear Bolt The markers are protected with a 5 16 x 2 3 4 inch Grade 5 shear bolt and locknut NOTE Fully engage nut threads on bolt but it is not necessary to tighten the nut IMPORTANT Replace only...

Page 37: ...pper to the meter It can be beneficial to add talc to the seed Mix in 1 2 cup talc per two bushel hopper or 1 cup talc per three bushel hopper Mix in 2 2 ml talc per liter 1 3 cup talc per bushel of t...

Page 38: ...4283405M1 01 33 Field Operations and Adjustments WHEAT PLANTING RATES FIG 22...

Page 39: ...eeds acre Row spacing is 10 inches Determine number of seeds lb NOTE Obtain number from seed dealer At intersection of 16 000 seeds lb graph line and 2 000 seeds acre in 1000 s left side read 125 lb a...

Page 40: ...seeds lb Disc requires 700730684 Tickler Brush 1 0 to 3 0 Measured in Inches of Water This is a starting range The actual pressure can be higher or lower SOYBEAN Catalog Number Marking on Disc Number...

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