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PRE-WORK PREPARATION

OPERATORS MANUAL -  HYBRID - M3, M4, M4R, M4.8 & M6

Pre-work Preparation

SETTING THE MARKER ARM WIDTH (WHERE FITTED)

On delivery of the drill the marker arms may be in their shortest position for transport. Both marker arms 
will have to be set up for the working width of the machine.  Additionally, should the driving position not 

be central (either through driver’s choice or position of the seat) it may be necessary to adjust the two 
markers to avoid gaps or over drilling. 
The diagram below shows where to measure from in order to set the marker arm distance. It is advised to 

carry out this process when the drill is in the ground and at the correct working depth. 

1. Marker arm extended  

2. Working width of the machine, from the centre of the middle tine to the centre of the marker point 
3. U bolt

To adjust marker arm width measure horizontally from the centre of the middle (leading) tine on the 
machine to the centre of the marker point (the spring tine at the marker arm, that runs behind the wheel), 

with the marker arm swung out completely. This measurement needs to be equal to the width of the 
machine, e.g. for a 6m wide machine the measurement between the two points must be 6m. To lengthen the 
marker arm, slacken the U-Bolt (

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), slide the arm out to the correct length and retighten. 

1. Marker arm tine
2. Stub axle bolts (x3)  
3. Marker arm wheel

To adjust the aggressiveness of the marker arm adjust by slackening the bolts at the stub axle shaft and 
allowing the whole unit to pivot round on the slotted holes. 

MARKER ARM TINE ADJUSTMENT

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Summary of Contents for HYBRID M3

Page 1: ...AL CLAYDONYIELD O METER LTD BUNTERS ROAD WICKHAMBROOK NEWMARKET SUFFOLK CB8 8XY TEL 44 0 1440 820 327 EMAIL info claydondrill com www claydondrill com HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 DOC0005 REV 01 Authorised Representative ...

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Page 3: ...RID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 CONTENTS WARRANTY REGISTRATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINE INTRODUCTION SAFETY DIRECTIVE PROVISIONS PRE WORK PREPARATION IN FIELD OPERATION CARE AND MAINTENANCE A B C D E F G H I ...

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Page 5: ...se drain is correctly installed onto the tractor if applicable CUSTOMER NAME CUSTOMER SIGNATURE TELEPHONE NUMBER MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF COMMISSIONING ADDRESS RETURN REGISTRATION DOCUMENT SOYOUR MACHINE IS REGISTERED IF NOT ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS WILL BE REJECTED Your Claydon product warranty cover will begin on the date of installation and last 12 months Receive updates about your product incl...

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Page 7: ...urn lines Fan speed has been correctly set The customer has fitted the drill s electrical power cable Red and Black Cable which is required to be connected directly to the battery The customer understands how to set marker arms on the machine correctly and adjust marker tine The customer understands how to correctly change the coulters and coulter boots The customer understands how to adjust the m...

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Page 9: ...nts I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications and is in accordance with the requirements of the Directive s Oliver Claydon Director of Operations Done at Gaines Hall Wickhambrook On 15 07 09 The technical documentation for the machinery is available from ClaydonYieldometer Ltd Bunters Road Wickhambr...

Page 10: ...Nr Year Jahr FRENCH UK GERMAN Category Vehicle category including subcategory and speed index Type EU Type approval number VIN Number Vehicle Identification number MaxTotalWeight Technically permissible maximum laden mass of the vehicle in Kg A0 Maximum vertical load on the coupling points A1 Maximum mass per axle Model Machine information Serial No Serial number of machine Year Year of manufactur...

Page 11: ...rts book Account Name TECHNICAL DATA Identification of Machine Data plate location Please ensure separate warranty registration card is filled in upon purchase of your machine to validate warranty claims This is located at the rear of the operators manual WARRANTY REGISTRATION SPARE PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURE VIN number location Record your serial number here You may need to quote the serial number ...

Page 12: ...ssistance or explanation on the use and maintenance of your machine please contact your supplying dealer or alternatively ClaydonYield O Meter Ltd using the contact details given on the front cover The Claydon M3 M4 M4R M4 8 or M6 will give many years of excellent service with little maintenance due to its robust construction and its small number of moving parts However regular routine maintenance...

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Page 14: ...E SAFETY 14 OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Decal Location ...

Page 15: ...15 E SAFETY OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Decal Locations SAFETY DECALS IF BOUT MARKERS ARE FITTED ...

Page 16: ...zerwona Trawy Rzepa Čeština Pšenice Żito Ječmen Oves Fazole hnojivo Hrášek Lupina Vikve Kukuřice Travní Řepka Červený Jetel Travní Tuřín Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha Kg Ha 10 48 47 45 34 32 64 30 40 45 11 2 3 2 4 2 6 15 72 69 68 49 59 95 56 64 72 34 25 4 9 5 6 5 3 20 97 93 90 66 86 127 83 88 99 66 37 7 2 9 1 3 0 7 9 25 121 117 112 83 112 159 1...

Page 17: ...17 E SAFETY OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Decal Location ONLY RELEVANT TO M3 AND M4R MACHINES ...

Page 18: ...E SAFETY 18 OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Decal Locations ONLY RELEVANT TO M3 AND M4R MACHINES ...

Page 19: ... key before servicing Before any repairs or servicing turn off the engine and take out the key Riding on the machine is prohibited Serious or fatal injury can occur as a result of riding on the machine Proceed with care in the event of leaking hydraulic fluid Defective hydraulic hoses or incorrectly seated hydraulic couplings can trigger unpredictable machine movements High pressure fluid can punc...

Page 20: ...løver Græsfrø Majroe Deutsch Weizen Roggen Gerste Hafer Bohnen Dünger Erbsen Lupinen Wicken Mais Grassamen Raps Rotklee Grassamen Rübe Franḉais Blé Seigle Orge Avoine Haricots Engrais Poi Lupine Vesce Maïs Gazon Colza Trèfle Rouge Gazon Navet Polski Pszenica Żyto Jęczmień Owies Fasola Zapylaczka Groszek Łubin Wyki Kukurydza Trawy Rzepak Koniczyna Czerwona Trawy Rzepa Čeština Pšenice Żito Ječmen Ov...

Page 21: ...e speed at which the front of the drill rises Middle Adjusts the speed at which the front of the drill lowers Right Adjusts the speed at which hte rear of the drill lowers Calibration Calibration instructions Electric warning Beware of overhead cables when using or working on the machine DC0053 DC0012 DC0091 DC0091 ...

Page 22: ... manual refer to the machine as follows Front indicates the attachment end of the machine Rear indicates the machine end when viewed from the rear Left indicates the left of the machine as you look at the machine from the rear Right indicates the right of the machine as you look at the machine from the rear Front Rear Left Right ...

Page 23: ... M4 8 M6 1 Distribution head 2 Hopper 3 Ladder platform 4 Start stop sensor 5 Leading tines 6 Seeding tines 7 Depth wheel 8 Ski boards 9 Rear harrow tines 10 Rear lights Pre Emergence markers Depending on specification 6 4 5 7 Machine Overview 5 6 8 9 1 2 3 10 ...

Page 24: ...leaning the machine after use with compressed air The hydraulic system on the machine operates under high pressure Pressurised hydraulic oil is dangerous so connecting disconnecting the drill must only be undertaken with the tractor engine turned off and the pressure in the hoses released Before operating the machine ensure no one is standing within range of its turning circle including the marker...

Page 25: ...ins the following items 1 x Quick Release Tool 1 x Spare Front Tine Part No SBA152 2 x Shear Bolts 2 x M16 U Bolts for Tine 1 x Control Unit and Cable 1 x Control Unit Mounting Bracket and Bolts 1 x Tractor Power Cable 1 x Claydon Instruction Manual 1 x Claydon Instruction DVD 1 x Parts Catalogue 1 x Calibration Scales 1 x ISOCAN Operation manual 1 x Fan 1 ISO with 18L male thread 1 x Depth gauge ...

Page 26: ...ability and the mass of the implement is used correctly Connecting the Drill to theTractor 1 Upper link point 2 Upper hitch point 3 Lower link point 4 Lower hitch point 5 Vertical virtual hitch point 1 ISOCAN control unit 2 Screen communication cable to RDS box 3 Electrical power cables to tractor battery terminals ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Mount the RDS ISOCAN Control Unit in a position in the cab e...

Page 27: ...freeflow connection on the rear of the tractor Max 5 bar The free flow return pipe cannot just be inserted into the filler cap as the oil cannot return to the pump sufficiently quickly on many tractors IMPORTANT THE HYDRAULIC FREE FLOW CASE DRAIN SERVICE MUST BE PLUGGED IN PRIORTOTHE DRILL BEING OPERATED FAILURETO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY Incase of difficulty kn...

Page 28: ... the wings turn the hydraulic tap in the opposite direction and operate the spool valve When the drill is in transport the Hydraulic valve taps located on the hydraulic cylinders should be closed to prevent the marker arms being unfolded NEVERTRANSPORT ALONG PUBLIC HIGHWAY WITHOUT ISOLATINGTHE FOLDING WINGS MARKER ARMS 1 1 Location of wing isolation hydraulic tap 2 2 2 Location of marker arm isola...

Page 29: ...HING DO NOT STAND ON THE HOPPER PLATFORM WHILST FOLDING THE MACHINE Twist the fastener to release the ladder Pull ladder down Ensure hand rails are used to provide further support when climbing on off the platform The ladder is now unsecure and can be moved WARNING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE ENSURE THE LADDER IS RETURNED TO ITS UP POSITION WHILST MACHINE IS IN USE Once finished with the hopp...

Page 30: ...s by means of removing the hopper cover 1 Hopper cover ENSURE HOPPER COVER IS CLOSED WHENTHE MACHINE IS WORKING 1 The hopper cover is secured by four bungee cords To release the hopper cover please remove the two bungee cords indicated Fold the cover in the direction indicated Once finished fold the cover back and secure the bungee cords back in place ...

Page 31: ... 1 Marker arm extended 2 Working width of the machine from the centre of the middle tine to the centre of the marker point 3 U bolt To adjust marker arm width measure horizontally from the centre of the middle leading tine on the machine to the centre of the marker point the spring tine at the marker arm that runs behind the wheel with the marker arm swung out completely This measurement needs to ...

Page 32: ...entre section In this way it allows the wings to float and follow the contours of the ground To ensure the system is working correctly the operator should operate the tractor spool valve to lower the wings spool needs to be set up so pushing the controller forward lowers the wings the spool must also have a float position once the pressure has reached 10 bar 145 psi the operator needs to push the ...

Page 33: ... seeding chassis is set level from front to rear to gain accurate and consistent seed depth between the front and rear seeding tines This is done by altering the length of the top link on the tractor until the front and the rear seeding tines are the same height as shown in the diagram below SETTING MACHINE LEVEL ...

Page 34: ...o that when out of work the seeding bar on the screen should display the red crosses as shown below When in work the finger switch should be set 10 15mm below the top link and should show the green seeds should be shown in the seeding bar on the screen OUT OF WORK NOT SEEDING IN WORK SEEDING Field Use of the Drill SETTING THE START STOP In work theTop Link must always be higher at the drill than i...

Page 35: ...n adjust the seeding chassis as stated above until even seed depth is achieved CHECKING SEEDING DEPTHS The depth control of the machine is controlled by the depth wheels To obtain the desired depth alter the three top links on the depth wheel axles Use a tape measure to ensure all three axles are the same Once the correct depth is achieved it is possible to lock off the top links using the locking...

Page 36: ...JUSTING THE LEADING TINE Set the leading tine using the diagram below as a general guide to obtain the correct depth Overview of the leading tine assembly Remove the linch pin and the pin securing the tine to the assembly Adjust the tine to the desired position To secure the tine ensure pin is pushed firmly back into place and the linch pin is secured 120 150mm 125mm 100mm Oilseed Rape Autumn Bean...

Page 37: ...d should have the appearance of skiing along the surface The harrow tines standard fitment may also be fitted to follow behind the ski Boards or used as an alternative depending on the machine specification See next page for recommended settings 1 Harrow tines 2 Ski Boards 3 Ski Board tine adjustment A quick guide to correct drilling depth is to check the A Shares relative to the soils surface The...

Page 38: ...ttings are recommended and should be achieved using the adjuster SKI BOARDS AND TINES ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS Wet conditions Remove pressure from Ski Boards Dry conditions Apply pressure to Ski Boards Ideal conditions Zero pressure Adjuster becomes loose during work 1 Remove pin to alter angle of Ski Boards 2 Rear tool bar 3 Remove pin to adjust height of tines 4 Connecting arm for double tool bar 5 R...

Page 39: ...d when the target tramline bout number is reached If the markers are not leaving enough of a visible mark during use then the aggressiveness of them can be altered This is achieved by slackening the retaining bolts and turning the stub axle to increase aggressiveness 1 Slacken bolts to alter marker 2 Marker stub axle Once the points have become worn it may be advisable to extend the marker points ...

Page 40: ... positions for different seed rates the upper for high seed rates the middle setting for medium seed rates and the lower position for low seed rates e g Oilseed rape UPPER SEED LEVEL MIDDLE SEED LEVEL LOWER SEED LEVEL Ensure that the Hopper mesh is removed to gain access to the Hopper level sensor then secured back in place upon completion ...

Page 41: ...all times Running the fan speed too low can result in not getting the seed to the coulter and cause seed not to be planted Claydon recommend that the fan speed is set between 3500rpm to 4000rpm The fan speed is adjusted by changing the flow of oil on the hydraulic spool valve on the tractor The fan is a closed loop system so any surging of speed is generated from the tractor spool valve The fan sh...

Page 42: ...in the diagrams below 1 Hopper emptying flap 2 Slider adjusting handle 3 Magnet wheel for shaft speed sensor 4 Shaft speed sensor 5 Calibration button 6 Venturi elbow 7 Venturi elbow bracket 8 Red gear should always remain in the closed position high gear 9 Lid for emptying large amounts of product and cleaning metering wheel 1 3 6 2 4 5 8 9 SETTING UP METERING UNITS Metering unit location 7 ...

Page 43: ...ll seeds and in for large seeds as shown below Then carefully wind the slider back out to the desired rate required using the chart located on the side of the drill chassis as a guide 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Fine Seed Normal Seed 80 90 100 110 Small seed setting Large seed setting Set the seed rate required on the ISOCAN unit in the tractor Now set the metering unit to the corresponding setting usi...

Page 44: ...H IN FIELD OPERATION 44 OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Seed Rate Calibration Chart M3 ...

Page 45: ...45 H IN FIELD OPERATION OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Seed Rate Calibration Chart M4 M4R ...

Page 46: ...H IN FIELD OPERATION 46 OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Seed Rate Calibration Chart M4 8 ...

Page 47: ...47 H IN FIELD OPERATION OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3 M4 M4R M4 8 M6 Seed Rate Calibration Chart M6 ...

Page 48: ...Tools required for Calibration Basket Scales ISOCAN Unit Calibrating the drill ensures the correct amount of seed is distributed over the area required IMPORTANT Always ensure that the machine is stationary on level ground correctly connected to the tractor with handbrake applied before commencing calibration ...

Page 49: ... in metric units Kg Ha Step 1 Cycle through until you are on the screen shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Application Rate Screen Step 2 Select by using either the touch screen or the side keys to highlight highlighted in blue the appropriate metering channel you wish to set as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Seed options Step 3 Press the button which will then allow you to set the rate Application Rate Setti...

Page 50: ...tive of forward speed within maximum forward speed limits Please press to dismiss this screen You are able to manually override the rate for a selected channel by 5 increments Figure 6 shows the buttons which will allow you to increase or decrease the rate This can be done to a maximum of plus or minus 50 from the set target rate Figure 6 Manual override buttons Figure 7 Return to target rate butt...

Page 51: ...ar quarter of the chassis Remove elbow allowing access to the trap door on the bottom of the venturi box as shown in photo on the left Always ensure the seed rate is set on the ISOCAN screen before commencing calibration IMPORTANT Always ensure hands are kept away from the moving parts of the metering unit during the calibration process Step 1 Step 2 ...

Page 52: ...etering stops Remove the venturi elbow and place calibration basket under the seed outlet IMPORTANT Prior to initiating the calibration process it is important to purge the metering unit This only needs to be done once Press and hold the calibration button until the metering has started Once the metering has completed at least 1 revolution to ensure the metering unit is full of product Press and h...

Page 53: ...of seed dispensed and take note of the weight Note Ensure the scales are properly zeroed or allow for the weight of the bucket container used Tare weight Note Ensure the decimal point is in the correct place when noting the weight dispensed Note Ensure scales are set to the correct value i e Kgs not Lbs Step 5 IMPORTANT ACCURATE SCALES ENSURE ACCURATE CALIBRATION ENSURE YOUR SCALES ARETESTED AND W...

Page 54: ...uld appear It shows the Error percentage between calculated Cal factor and actual Cal factor Kg Rev Press OK the drill is now calibrated On the first calibration this percentage can be quite large This is why it is important to calibrate the machine at least three times At the end of the third time the percentage should be no more than 1 Follow steps 4 8 a further 2 3 times to gain an accurate cal...

Page 55: ... be performed using Lithium Complex 3 grease for all grease points An overview of the greasing points for the M3 Machine can be seen below Wheel bearings should be greased every 50 hours and all other grease points should be greased daily Note Increase greasing when drill is used in extreme conditions e g dust mud 1 4 Pre Emergence markers Optional kit 4 3 3 2 2 M3 ...

Page 56: ... for the M4 Machine can be seen below Wheel bearings should be greased every 50 hours and all other grease points should be greased daily Note Increase greasing when drill is used in extreme conditions e g dust mud 1 Top Link pin 2 Seeding frame pivot pins 3 Wheel hubs 4 Marker arm pivot pins 5 Marker arm cylinders 6 Wing fold pivot pins Rear 7 Pre Emergence markers Optional kit M4 1 3 3 2 2 7 6 5...

Page 57: ...be performed using Lithium Complex 3 grease for all grease points An overview of the greasing points for the M4R Machine can be seen below Wheel bearings should be greased every 50 hours and all other grease points should be greased daily Note Increase greasing when drill is used in extreme conditions e g dust mud 1 4 Pre Emergence markers Optional kit 4 3 3 2 2 M4R ...

Page 58: ...or the M4 8 Machine can be seen below Wheel bearings should be greased every 50 hours and all other grease points should be greased daily Note Increase greasing when drill is used in extreme conditions e g dust mud 1 Top Link pin 2 Seeding frame pivot pins 3 Wheel hubs 4 Marker arm pivot pins 5 Marker arm cylinders 6 Wing fold pivot pins Rear 7 Pre Emergence markers Optional kit M4 8 1 3 3 2 2 7 5...

Page 59: ... for the M6 Machine can be seen below Wheel bearings should be greased every 50 hours and all other grease points should be greased daily Note Increase greasing when drill is used in extreme conditions e g dust mud 1 Top Link pin 2 Seeding frame pivot pins 3 Marker arm pivot pins 4 Marker arm cylinders 5 Wheel hubs 6 Wing fold pivot pins Rear 7 Pre Emergence markers Optional kit M6 1 5 5 2 2 7 4 3...

Page 60: ...ne protrudes beyond the Tungsten this is to protect the Tungsten when transporting new drills After use the drill should be placed on wooden boards to protect the Tungsten Great care needs to be taken when lowering the drills onto hard surfaces CHANGING WEARING PARTS IMPORTANT IF WORK IS REQUIREDTO BE CARRIED OUT WHILST THE DRILL IS RAISED ENSURE A SUBSTANTIAL PROP IS POSITIONED SAFELY UNDERTHE DR...

Page 61: ...slide the new share up the speed Loc adaptor and hit the bottom with a hammer until the locking pin pushes back out CHANGING SHARES EYE PROTECTION AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN CHANGING WEARING PARTS IMPORTANT NEVER HITTHETUNGSTEN CARBIDETILES WITH A HAMMER WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING WITHTHETUNGSTEN CARBIDE PARTS NEVER HITTHE LOCKING PIN WITH A HAMMER AND PUNCH OR ANYTHING SIMILAR ASTHI...

Page 62: ...lder place new boot in holder and push bolt back into place retighten the nut Note Use 9 16 spanner IMPORTANT NEVER HITTHETUNGSTEN CARBIDETILES WITH A HAMMER WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING WITHTHETUNGSTEN CARBIDE PARTS NEVER HITTHE LOCKING PIN WITH A HAMMER AND PUNCH OR ANYTHING SIMILAR ASTHIS WILL DAMAGE THE SPRING CHANGING SEED BOOT CHANGING WEARING PARTS ...

Page 63: ...ssure of 1 5 Bar 22 75 psi Ensure depth wheel nuts are tightened to a torque setting of 210Nm 1 5 Bar 21 75 psi 210 Nm Marker arm tyres should be inflated to a pressure of 0 6 Bar 8 70 psi Ensure marker arm wheel nuts are tightened to a torque setting of 110Nm 1 5 Bar 21 75 psi 210 Nm 0 6 Bar 8 70 psi 110 Nm 0 6 Bar 8 70 psi 110 Nm ...

Page 64: ...RING IT OVERTHE WINTER PERIOD 1 Empty the metering unit and hopper of all seed or fertiliser products Trapdoors must be left open and the metering unit should be wound out so the gap is at its greatest 2 Fully wash the machine down Avoiding electrical control board 3 Ensure all lubricating points are greased See pages 55 59 for grease points 4 Ideally store inside a building 1 2 3 4 ...

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