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OPERATORS MANUAL - HYBRID - M3F & M4RF

SETTING THE HOPPER LEVEL SENSOR

The seed level sensor can be set in three 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 i.e. Oilseed rape.

UPPER SEED LEVEL

MIDDLE SEED LEVEL

LOWER SEED LEVEL

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1. Hopper level sensors

Ensure that the Hopper mesh is removed to gain access to the Hopper

level sensor then secured back in place upon completion.

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Summary of Contents for HYBRID M3F

Page 1: ...MANUAL 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 M3F M4RF DOC0017 REV 01 Authorised Representative ...

Page 2: ...CLAYDONYIELD O METER LTD BUNTERS ROAD WICKHAMBROOK NEWMARKET SUFFOLK CB8 8XY TEL 44 0 1440 820 327 EMAIL info claydondrill com www claydondrill com DOC0017 REV 01 ...

Page 3: ... HYBRID M3F M4RF 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: ...g documents 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 14 0 2014 The technical documentation for the machinery is available from ClaydonYieldometer Ltd Bunters Road ...

Page 10: ...ar 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 manufacture Mar...

Page 11: ...chine 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 of your machine when you order spare parts in the future ...

Page 12: ...urther assistance 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 M3F M4RF 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 wil...

Page 13: ...8 282 426 541 436 402 448 429 90 446 426 401 299 452 572 463 426 474 456 95 473 450 424 316 477 604 490 452 501 483 100 497 476 446 333 503 636 517 476 528 510 105 522 500 469 350 528 668 544 500 555 536 110 546 524 491 367 555 700 570 524 582 562 Fine Seed Normal Seed 3m HYBRID DRILL DC0018 English Wheat Rye Barley Oats Beans Fertiliser Peas Lupins Vetches Maize Grass Oilseed Rape Red Clover Gras...

Page 14: ...E SAFETY 14 OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3F M4RF Decal Location DC0091 ...

Page 15: ...15 E SAFETY OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3F M4RF Decal Locations SAFETY DECALS IF BOUT MARKERS ARE FITTED ...

Page 16: ... 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 puncture...

Page 17: ... 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 Oves Fazole hnojivo Hrášek Lup...

Page 18: ...ETY 18 OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3F M4RF Decal Meanings DECAL MEANING Calibration Calibration instructions Electric warning Beware of overhead cables when using or working on the machine DC0012 DC0091 DC0091 ...

Page 19: ...al 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 20: ...M4RF 1 Hopper 2 Distribution head 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 3 10 2 ...

Page 21: ...ing 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 arm...

Page 22: ...ng 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 Tongs 1 x Calibration Scales 1 x ISOCAN Operation manual 1 x Fan 1 ISO with 18L male thread 1 x Depth...

Page 23: ...y 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 easily ...

Page 24: ...low 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 knowing...

Page 25: ...ulic cylinders should be locked off to prevent the marker arms being unfolded This will only be applicable to M3F machine s fitted with marker arms IMPORTANT NEVERTRANSPORT ALONG PUBLIC HIGHWAY WITHOUT ISOLATINGTHE MARKER ARMS 1 1 Location of marker arm isolation hydraulic tap M3F ONLY 1 Open Closed 2 2 Location of marker arm isolation M4RF Only Open Closed ...

Page 26: ...SSING THE HOPPER 1 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 hopper platform reposition the ladder in the up posit...

Page 27: ...per cover 1 Hopper cover ENSURE HOPPER COVER IS CLOSED WHENTHE MACHINE IS WORKING 1 The hopper cover is secured by a drawstring To release the hopper cover please remove the drawstring from the catch Slowly release the drawstring This will allow the hopper cover to retract Once finished pull the cover back and using the drawstring and secure back in place around the catch ...

Page 28: ...arker 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 e...

Page 29: ...ding 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 30: ...t 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 it is ...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...NG 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 Beans and...

Page 33: ...at too steep an angle and should have the appearance of skiing along the surface The harrow tines may also be fitted to follow behind the Ski Boards or used as an alternative depending on the machine specification 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 diagram below displays the reco...

Page 34: ...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 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 Remov...

Page 35: ...en 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 usin...

Page 36: ...ferent seed rates the upper for high seed rates the middle setting for medium seed rates and the lower position for low seed rates i e Oilseed rape UPPER SEED LEVEL MIDDLE SEED LEVEL LOWER SEED LEVEL 1 1 1 Hopper level sensors Ensure that the Hopper mesh is removed to gain access to the Hopper level sensor then secured back in place upon completion ...

Page 37: ...imes 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 should ...

Page 38: ...se the shutter on the side which is not in use This will give better control over the airflow of the product in use When using two products of different size and weight e g small seed large fertiliser use the shutter on the seed side to lower the airflow to the desired amount to achieve a steady and even flow of air for the small seeds 2 Fully open position 1 Fully closed position 1 2 Air Flow Spl...

Page 39: ... 1 Hopper emptying flap 2 Slider adjusting handle 3 Magnet wheel for shaft speed sensor 4 Shaft speed sensor 5 Calibration button 6 Calibration flap and pin 7 Seed shut off slide 8 Red gear should always remain in the closed position high gear 9 Lid for emptying large amounts of product and clean ing metering wheel 1 3 6 2 4 5 7 8 9 SETTING UP METERING UNITS Metering unit location Metering unit lo...

Page 40: ...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 using the table loc...

Page 41: ...41 H IN FIELD OPERATION OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3F M4RF Seed Rate Calibration Chart M3F ...

Page 42: ...H IN FIELD OPERATION 42 OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3F M4RF Seed Rate Calibration Chart M4RF ...

Page 43: ... required for Calibration 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 Basket Calibration Tongs Scales ISOCAN Unit ...

Page 44: ...ic 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 and Fert options Step 3 Press the button which will then allow you to set the rate Application Rate Sett...

Page 45: ...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 button To...

Page 46: ...ays ensure that the tongs are fitted correctly and ensure hands are kept away from the moving parts of the metering unit during the calibration process Insert tongs ensuring they are the correct way round see image and re insert pin Step 2 Remove the pin and open the trap door on the bottom of the venturi box Step 1 Carry out the calibration process by following the steps below ...

Page 47: ...ng stops Step 4 Place bucket or appropriate container under venturi as per image Step 3 1 Container 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 P...

Page 48: ...eed 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 WORKI...

Page 49: ...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 calibration setti...

Page 50: ...ows for seed to be transferred from the fertiliser hopper to the seed hopper To attach the hopper transfer pipe kit read the following steps 1 Fertiliser distribution head 2 Transfer pipe 3 Fertiliser hopper 4 Transfer pipe outlet 5 Seed hopper Remove the transfer pipe and unscrew the wing nuts Step 1 Temporarily remove the yellow bypass transfer plate and fully remove the distribution head lid hi...

Page 51: ...ER TO HOPPER TRANSFER KIT Calibration The seed metering unit should be calibrated using the process stated in the calibration section Page 46 49 The fertiliser metering unit should also be calibrated in the same manner as the seed metering unit however on the drills control box the fertiliser rate required Kg Ha should be entered as half the required seeding rate Fir example if the seeding rate wa...

Page 52: ... be performed using Lithium Complex 3 grease for all grease points An overview of the greasing points for the M3F 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 Wheel hubs 5 Pre Emergence markers Optional kit 5 4 4 M3F 2 2 3 3 ...

Page 53: ... be performed using Lithium Complex 3 grease for all grease points An overview of the greasing points for the M4RF 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 54: ...otrudes 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 DRILL P...

Page 55: ...e 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 ASTHIS WI...

Page 56: ... 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 57: ...re of 1 5 Bar 22 psi Ensure depth wheel nuts are tightened to a torque setting of 210Nm 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 0 6 Bar 8 70 psi 110 Nm 0 6 Bar 8 70 psi 110 Nm 1 5 Bar 21 75 psi 210 Nm 1 5 Bar 21 75 psi 210 Nm ...

Page 58: ...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 52 53 for grease points 4 Ideally store inside a building 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 59: ...59 I CARE AND MAINTENANCE OPERATORS MANUAL HYBRID M3F M4RF PAGE LEFT BLANK ...

Page 60: ...CLAYDONYIELD O METER LTD BUNTERS ROAD WICKHAMBROOK NEWMARKET SUFFOLK CB8 8XY TEL 44 0 1440 820 327 EMAIL info claydondrill com www claydondrill com ...

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