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Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST-34 Series)

5-2

01.2016

Problem cont’d

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Low capacity

Hydraulic system - valve, pump or motor could be 
malfunctioning

Check and adjust pressure set screw on valve. Test flow 
from pump. Check for oil leaks under motor. Replace what 
is needed.

Remote control (if equipped) not functioning

Batteries may have died during storage

Ensure batteries are good

Batteries replaced, but still won’t work

Need to synchronize Remote Control to Receiver

No hydraulic flow

Flow valve closed

Open flow circuit valve

Hydraulic filter plugged

Replace plugged hydraulic filter

Summary of Contents for CST-1634

Page 1: ...COMMERCIAL SEED TENDER Models CST 1634 CST 1834 CST 2034 CST 2434 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ddressed as follows Convey All Industries Inc Box 2008 130 Canada Street Winkler Manitoba R6W 4B7 Canada This warranty shall expire one 1 year after the date of delivery of the new machinery If these conditions are fulfilled Convey All shall at its own cost and at its own option either repair or replace any defective parts provided that the buyer shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a...

Page 3: ...____________________ General Purpose Private Commercial UNIT INSPECTION SAFETY INSPECTION All Fasteners Tight All Guards Shields Installed and Secured Hydraulic Hoses Free and Fittings Tight All Safety Decals Installed and Legible Conveyor Belts Move Freely Reflectors Slow Moving Vehicle SMV Clean Conveyor Belts Aligned and Tensioned All Lights Clean and Working Drive Belts Aligned and Tensioned R...

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Page 5: ... Maintenance Safety 2 6 2 8 Placement Safety 2 6 2 9 Operating Safety 2 7 2 10 Hydraulic Safety 2 8 2 11 Transport Safety 2 8 2 12 Battery Safety 2 9 2 13 Lock Out Tag Out Safety 2 9 2 14 Storage Safety 2 9 2 15 Safety Symbol Identification 2 10 Section 3 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Machine Components 3 2 3 2 Components and Controls 3 3 3 3 Machine Break In 3 7 3 4 Pre Operation Checklist 3 7 3 5 Operating ...

Page 6: ...very 10 Hours or Daily 4 2 4 2 2 Every 50 Hours 50 Loads or Weekly 4 3 4 2 3 Every 200 Hours 200 Loads or Monthly 4 6 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 7 4 3 1 Slave Conveyor Drive Chain 4 7 4 3 2 Conveyor Belt Tension 4 8 4 3 3 Conveyor Belt Alignment 4 8 4 3 4 Conveyor Belt Replacement 4 9 4 4 Service Record 4 11 Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5 1 Section 6 SIGN OFF FORM 6 1 Section 7 REFERENCE 7 1 7 1 S...

Page 7: ...nce and Trouble Shooting information contained within this Operator s Manual Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Convey All Industries Inc dealer or distributor for assistance information additional replacement copies or a digital copy of this manual 1 1 OPERATOR ORIENTATION The directions left right front and rear as mentioned througho...

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Page 9: ...cates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This word identifies hazards that are exp...

Page 10: ...und the CST be familiar with the safety operating and maintenance procedures This manual will take you step by step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the CST Remember YOU are the key to safety Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you Make these practices a working part of your safety progr...

Page 11: ...the equipment 2 3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment However every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment You the operator can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section To av...

Page 12: ... new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will operate the machinery Personnel who have not read this manual are not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Physical limitations of the employees need to be recognized and accom...

Page 13: ... each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tender Personal protective equipment including hard hat safety glasses safety shoes gloves are recommended during operation adjustment maintaining repairing removal or moving the implement Do not allow long hair loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around equipment PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS Agr...

Page 14: ...way from all moving and or rotating parts Make sure there is plenty of ventilation Never operate the engine in a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation Clear the area of bystanders especially children when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments Before resuming work install and secure all guards when maintenance work is completed Keep safety decals clea...

Page 15: ...y are there for your safety as well as the safety of others Ensure that everyone operating the CST working on or around it reads and understands all the information in the operator s manual Review the safety operating and maintenance instructions annually Keep all bystanders especially children away from the machine when loading or unloading Only authorized personnel should be in the area when car...

Page 16: ...stead of hands to isolate and identify a leak If injured by a concentrated high pressure stream of hydraulic fluid seek medical attention immediately Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface 2 11 TRANSPORT SAFETY Close valves in hydraulic line before transporting Check that all the lights reflectors and other lighting requirements are installed...

Page 17: ...ge the battery Reconnect the cables WARNING FOLLOW PROCEDURE OR DAMAGE TO REMOTE CONTROL WILL RESULT To Boost Engine Remove Fuse from remote control receiver box Boost reinstall Fuse To Recharge Battery Disconnect battery cables Recharge reconnect cables 36 3000 0029 Before using the battery after it has been in storage be sure it has the optimal charge 2 13 LOCK OUT TAG OUT SAFETY Establish a for...

Page 18: ...y practices include being familiar with the signage the type of warning the area and the function related to that area REMEMBER If safety decals have been damaged removed become illegible or parts were replaced without signage new decals must be applied Decals are available from your authorized dealer Fig 2 Driver Side of Tender 36 3000 0015 36 1700 0005 36 1700 0013 36 3000 0004 36 3000 0004 ...

Page 19: ...ator s Manual and all safety decals before using Review safety related items annually Place all controls in neutral stop the engine remove ignition key Wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting repairing or unplugging Clear the area of bystanders especially children before starting If anyone enters hazard areas shut down machine immediately Clear the area before restarting Insta...

Page 20: ...rvoir and associated plumbing A remote control is also an option The receiver would be mounted inside the rear hopper support All operations on the tender could be controlled remotely Manual overrides are included Each hopper can be opened or closed individually The main components are shown below The position of components may vary depending on the model a Hoppers number varies by model b Hopper ...

Page 21: ...he conveyor left Push the valve to swing it right c Raise Lower Folding Conveyor Pull this valve to lower the conveyor Push valve to raise it d Unfold Fold Conveyor Pull the valve to fold the conveyor Push valve to unfold it e Conveyor Motors Pull the valve to start both conveyor belts Push it to stop the conveyors Note Both conveyors are controlled with one valve They have a pre set speed differe...

Page 22: ...the rear of the unit The ladder has an extension which can be positioned for use when the tender is mounted on a tall truck WARNING Tripping Hazard Be aware of the metal tabs on the inside of the catwalk They hold the closed tarp in position but may interfere with walking Catwalk There is a catwalk on top across length of the tender on the driver s side The railing can be folded down for transport...

Page 23: ... the front driver side Fig 15 Sight Glass Fig 13 Tarp Controls Sight Glass Each hopper in the tender is designed with an upper and lower sight glass to allow the operator to monitor the amount of material in the hopper Mounting Bracket Hardware The CST is sold with the mounting hardware strapped inside the frame below the first hopper Use these brackets to attach the tender to the truck frame Note...

Page 24: ...he Remote Control Receiver is mounted on the inside of the frame on the left side at the rear close to the valve bank Refer to the Remote Control s instruction manual for more detailed instructions ON OFF Button Red Turns the remote control on and off CLOSE Button Closes selected hopper gate SELECT Button Press to choose a hopper number displayed on LCD screen OPEN Button Opens selected hopper gat...

Page 25: ...sure that it functions properly 8 If equipped check engine and hydraulic fluid levels After 10 Hours Go to the service schedule as defined in Section 4 2 Servicing Intervals 3 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of the CST requires that each operator reads the operating procedures They should also understand all related safety precautions outlined in this manual A pre operationa...

Page 26: ...ulic lines 4 Open roll top cover 5 Fill the hopper s 6 Close the roll top cover 7 Transport to the unloading area 8 Remove the locking pin from the Folding Conveyor 9 Move the folding conveyor into position Refer to page 3 3 for hydraulic valve operation Note The folding conveyor frame can be swung through a 80 arc to fill more than one compartment on a planter drill distributor or spreader Fig 17...

Page 27: ...ected hopper to empty 13 Close the gate to the empty compartment before opening the next one 14 Be sure to close all hopper gates when finished 15 Turn off the conveyor belts 16 Centre and return the Folding Conveyor completely to its transport position 17 Engage the locking pin on the conveyor before transporting or storing 18 Close the valves from the truck s hydraulic system Fig 21 Oil Flow Reg...

Page 28: ...ut down inadvertently or in an emergency the conveyor belt will still be covered with material Since the start up torque loads are much higher than normal when the belt is covered Restart at a low speed 3 5 4 Unplugging If conveyor becomes plugged follow this procedure 1 Stop the conveyor belt 2 Close the valve feeding the hydraulics 4 Stop engine and remove ignition key 3 Remove product from the ...

Page 29: ...to the workplace hazard area If anyone enters stop immediately The visitor must leave before resuming work For best results conveyor belt should rotate at a speed of 400 to 500 ft min Do not run the machine for long periods of time with no material on the belting This increases the wear Try to run only when moving material The conveyor hopper is designed with flashing to seal the junction of the b...

Page 30: ...ck the condition of the components in the hydraulic system Repair replace or adjust as required 5 Check the condition of the Slave and Folding Conveyors Replace any damaged belts 6 Lubricate all fittings and fill grease cavities 7 Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting 8 It is best to store the machine inside If that is not possible cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie down...

Page 31: ...e personal protective devices such as safety glasses gloves and hearing protection when performing any service or maintenance Servicing Safety Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuits before servicing or repairing Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from moving and or rotating parts Make sure there is plenty of ventilation Never operate the engine in a closed building The exhaust fumes may caus...

Page 32: ...r broken fittings immediately 5 If fittings will not take grease remove and clean thoroughly Also clean lubricant passageway Replace fitting if necessary 4 2 SERVICING INTERVALS The periods recommended below are based on normal operating conditions Sever or unusual conditions may require more frequent servicing Schedules may vary depending on equipment options and engine model contained in the pre...

Page 33: ...urs 50 Loads or Weekly All Tenders 5 Grease the Slave Conveyor s drive roller bearings Both sides Fig 27 Drive Roller Bearings Fig 28 Hydraulic Motor Drive Chain Fig 29 Tail Roller Bearings 6 Oil chain on the hydraulic drive 7 Grease the Slave Conveyor s tail roller bearings Both sides ...

Page 34: ...l pivot points 8 Grease the Folding Conveyor s drive and discharge roller bearings Fig 30 Discharge Rollers Folding Conveyor Fig 33 Folding Conveyor Fig 31 Hydraulic Motor Fig 32 Tail Roller Folding Conveyor 9 Oil the chain in the hydraulic motor 10 Grease the tail roller bearings ...

Page 35: ... 34 Folding Conveyor s Hydraulic Motor Fig 35 Gate Cylinder Fig 36 Tension Bolts Slave Conveyor Fig 37 Tension Bolts Folding Conveyor 12 Grease all swing points 13 Grease the gate cylinder end bushings 14 Check the tension and alignment of the Slave and Folding Conveyors ...

Page 36: ...1 2016 4 2 3 Every 200 Hours 200 Loads or Monthly If Equipped with Self Contained Hydraulic Pack 15 Change engine oil and filter 16 Change air filter 17 Change hydraulic oil and filter 18 Change in line fuel filter Fig 38 Clean Tender All Tenders 19 Wash machine ...

Page 37: ...r mounting bolts WARNING Guards Removed Drive is shown with guard open for illustrative purposes only Never operate machine with guards opened or removed 1 Loosen hydraulic motor mounting bolts 2 Move the motor and sprockets to set the chain tension Move motor to its loosest position to replace the chain 3 Tighten anchor bolts NOTICE Misalignment Always check the sprocket alignment when replacing ...

Page 38: ...t to tension the belt 6 On the Folding Conveyor tighten or loosen tension bolts until the spring measures 3 3 4 inches 95 mm 7 Tighten the roller assemblies 8 Run the conveyor to test its tension 4 3 3 Conveyor Belt Alignment The belt is properly aligned when the it runs in the centre of the frame and the rollers Be sure to run the conveyor a full revolution to check the entire belt The belt can m...

Page 39: ...of the old belt 4 Slowly pull the old belt out of the machine The new one will thread into position 5 Disconnect the old belt 6 Connect the ends of the new one together 7 Work a new rod into the lacing Crimp the end 8 Move the rollers into position 9 Set the tension of the belt and secure the bearing assemblies 10 Check the tension and alignment of the conveyor belt frequently during the first 10 ...

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Page 41: ...e record Hours Maintenance Serviced By 10 Hours or Daily If Equipped with Self Contained Hydraulics Check Fuel Level Check Engine Oil Level Clean Air Filter Check Hydraulic Oil Level 50 Hours or Weekly Grease Conveyor Roller Bearings Grease Pivot and Swing Points Oil Chain on Both Hydraulic Motors Grease Discharge Gate Cylinders Bushings Check Conveyor Belt Tension Check Conveyor Belt Alignment 20...

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Page 43: ...elt is sticky on the back side because of oily product or wet snowy conditions Clean the belt Hopper flashing too tight Adjust to loosen the flashing Air cleaner dirty if equipped Clean the air cleaner and or replace the air filter Belt not turning Hopper flashing may be stuck to belt because it is running dry and rubber is heating up Turn off unit Manually peel flashing up and off hopper Then run...

Page 44: ...sure set screw on valve Test flow from pump Check for oil leaks under motor Replace what is needed Remote control if equipped not functioning Batteries may have died during storage Ensure batteries are good Batteries replaced but still won t work Need to synchronize Remote Control to Receiver No hydraulic flow Flow valve closed Open flow circuit valve Hydraulic filter plugged Replace plugged hydra...

Page 45: ...ation presented in this manual Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until this document has been read Review this information annually before the season start up Make periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment The following Sign Off Form is provided for your record keeping Use it to show that all personnel who will be working wit...

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Page 47: ... Discharge Height Conveyor Length Conveyor Swing Total Capacity Total Tons Number Size of Compartments Cubic Feet per Hopper CST 1634 27 3 8 13 5 9 9 23 11 10 30 20 80 25 7 606 cu ft 487 bu 14 5 2 8 8 303 CST 1834 29 4 8 13 5 9 9 23 11 10 30 20 80 25 7 696 cu ft 560 bu 16 7 3 6 6 232 CST 2034 31 3 8 13 5 9 9 23 11 10 30 20 80 25 7 767 cu ft 616 bu 18 4 2 6 1 8 6 232 8 303 CST 2434 35 4 8 13 5 9 9 ...

Page 48: ... 19 36 27 M4 3 2 2 4 5 3 3 3 8 27 20 45 33 63 45 M5 6 4 9 7 7 16 41 30 72 53 100 75 M6 10 7 15 11 1 2 61 45 110 80 155 115 M8 25 18 35 26 9 16 95 60 155 115 220 165 M10 50 37 70 52 5 8 128 95 215 160 305 220 M12 90 66 125 92 3 4 225 165 390 290 540 400 M14 140 103 200 148 7 8 230 170 570 420 880 650 M16 225 166 310 229 1 345 225 850 630 1320 970 M20 435 321 610 450 M24 750 553 1050 774 M30 1495 11...

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Page 50: ...ONS BOX 2008 130 CANADA STREET WINKLER MANITOBA R6W 4B7 CANADA T 1 800 418 9461 P 204 325 4195 F 204 325 8116 PRINTED IN CANADA ISSUE DATE JANUARY 2016 PART NUMBER 26 10CS 0003 2016 Convey All Industries Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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