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Owners Manual

Vineyard Seeder

Pt. No. 67372

Issue 0806

Head Office:

P.O. Box 2018
Hilton Highway, Washdyke
Timaru, New Zealand
Telephone (03) 688 2029
Facsimile (03) 688 2821

Australian Branch:

4B SIlverton Close
Laverton North 3026
Melbourne, Australia
Telephone (03) 9314-9666
Facsimile (03) 9314-6810

From Serial Number 06148

Summary of Contents for 67372

Page 1: ...ad Office P O Box 2018 Hilton Highway Washdyke Timaru New Zealand Telephone 03 688 2029 Facsimile 03 688 2821 Australian Branch 4B SIlverton Close Laverton North 3026 Melbourne Australia Telephone 03 9314 9666 Facsimile 03 9314 6810 From Serial Number 06148 ...

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Page 3: ...chine Specific Hazard Points 9 Safety Decals Safety Guards 11 Transport 12 Operation 12 Sowing Chart 14 Basic Calibration Procedure Gearbox Setting Lever 15 Setting Seeder Shutter Slides 15 Bottom Flap Settings 15 Seed Calibration 16 Recalculating the Constant 18 Use of Seed Rate Calculator 18 Calibration Deviations 19 Sowing of Fine Seeds 20 Sowing Small Seeds 21 Sowing Peas 22 Hectaremeter Setti...

Page 4: ...be allowed to use the equipment A separate illustrated parts section has been provided so that if any parts are required your dealer will be able to supply them by reference to part numbers The manual is considered as part of your machine and must remain with the machine when it is sold Right and left hand references in this manual are determined by standing behind the machine and facing in the di...

Page 5: ...and maize The machine has a calibration system for setting seeding rates prior to operating which is very simple and accurate to use Working Principle The gearbox pegged seed rollers and seeder flaps are set to give the desired seed rate The disc s create the seed bed Seed flows down the flexible tubes between the seeder and the coulter casting units and drops into the prepared seed bed Specificat...

Page 6: ...e for safety reasons where practical without compromising machine performance Ensure these are always fitted during operation Always exercise extreme caution in the vicinity of sharp edges and points Where possible guards are provided with the machine for safety reasons where practical without compromising machine performance Ensure these are always fitted during operation Footboards footsteps dra...

Page 7: ...Take careful note of all safety instructions both in this manual and on the machine itself Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and or damage to the machine Replace missing or damaged safety signs on the machine and ensure that these remain clearly visible It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that anyone who operates adjusts lubricates maintains cleans or uses ...

Page 8: ... machine Plan safe routes of travel and be aware of power lines and other roadside hazards Take particular care when towing implements on hillsides Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine This machine is not designed to carry passengers and no riders are permitted Road transport On public roads A speed of 40km h must not be exceeded Do not operate during the hours of darkness unless standar...

Page 9: ...or label for reference Avoid High Pressure Fluids Avoid any contact with fluids leaking under pressure because the fluids can penetrate the skin surface Any fluid which penetrates the skin will need to be removed immediately by a medical expert Seek specialist advice on this type of injury Relieve the pressure before disconnecting any hydraulic or other lines Make all repairs and tighten all fitti...

Page 10: ... or compression when dismantling or maintaining the machine It is recommended that you clean the machine with a water blaster or similar apparatus before commencing maintenance Make Sure the Machine is Well Supported When machinery is fitted with hydraulics do not rely on the hydraulics to support the machine During maintenance or while making adjustments under the machine always lock the hydrauli...

Page 11: ...decals attached to the machine are a general reminder that there are hazardous areas on the machine rather than specifically highlighting all possible hazards For decal locations on machine refer Page 11 No Ride Passengers are not permitted anywhere on the machine Pinch Points Moving Parts Hazardous areas include Drive chains Sprockets between the gearbox and the box shafts RH side Agitator drive ...

Page 12: ...the boxes from the pedestals Do not use to lift the machine Calibrating Be particularly careful when calibrating the seeding rate At this time the calibration trays have been removed and are no longer covering the rotating seeder units See Pinch Points Moving Parts Page 9 for hazardous areas Transport The two wheels located at the rear of the machine one on each side are for the purpose of disc de...

Page 13: ...Reference Qty 1 No Ride Refer Page 10 33 3 2 Pinch Point Moving Parts Refer Page 10 33 4 3 Slippery When Wet Refer Page 10 33 2 4 Keep Clear Refer Page 10 33 2 5 Arrows Refer Page 33 4 6 Gearbox Deflection Guard Refer Page 10 33 1 7 Flap Handle Guard Refer Page 10 33 1 8 40 km hr 2 2 5 7 2 3 2 1 6 3 1 1 4 4 8 8 ...

Page 14: ...akes Refer to recommendations published by the local Land Transport Authority or equivalent Lower towing speeds are recommmended on farm roads tracks and where one wheel is on or over a road verge Operation General Operation Guidelines 1 Use a sufficiently powerful tractor which is heavy enough to operate the drill safely 2 Operate the drill at a speed of 6 12 km hr 4 8 mph In stoney and uneven gr...

Page 15: ...fficiently to unload weight on the wheel b Loosen the M12 nyloc nuts on the clamp plate assembly 1 c Remove the R clip and pin 2 d Adjust the wheel retraction stop 3 e Refit the pin R clip and retighten the nyloc nuts Refer Fig 1 A more consistant sowing depth is acheived with minimal dragbar deflection With harder ground conditions more spring pre compression may be required Adjust the M10 plain ...

Page 16: ... 12 61 Agitator Stopped Kale 3 20 3 4 1 F 3 55 6 75 9 79 12 65 Agitator Stopped Swedes 3 25 3 4 1 F 1 97 3 47 Agitator Stopped Rape 3 50 3 4 1 F 3 40 6 30 9 32 12 14 Agitator Stopped White Clover 1 11 3 4 1 F 1 72 3 30 6 42 9 39 11 87 Agitator Stopped Red Clover 2 23 3 4 1 F 3 99 7 48 10 61 13 99 17 16 20 48 Agitator Stopped Super Phosphate Full 3 N 73 66 112 79149 13189 47230 72277 32319 69 367 8...

Page 17: ...et steplessly The higher the figure indicated on the scale by the setting lever the greater the seed rate Fig 3 Setting Seeder Shutter Slides The varying flow properties of seeds require different shutter slide positions which may be found in the Sowing Chart for the individual type of seed This corresponds to one of the three settings in Fig 4 Bottom Flap Settings The various seed sizes require m...

Page 18: ...ge 14 to see whether to connect or disconnect the agitator shaft by removing the lynch pins 1 during seeding Fig 7 5 For the test half fill the box with seed If this is not possible make sure the seed is evenly distributed within the box 6 For setting method refer to Basic Calibration Procedure Page 15 Note For seeds which are not covered in the Sowing Chart Page 14 use the figures for a seed of c...

Page 19: ... accurate to 2 grams as any error will be multiplied by either 20 or 80 giving inaccurate calibration results 10 Calculate the seed rate by multiplying the kgs previously collected x 80 1 80th ha method refer Table 4 or x 20 1 20th ha method refer Table 5 depending on the requirement If the resultant calculation does not produce the desired seed rate use the enclosed seed rate calculator disc to d...

Page 20: ...again at 900 to the ground Measure the distance along the ground and divide by 5 to give the rolling circumference of the tyre Use of Seed Rate Calculator Determining the gear box scale setting using the calculator Usually the first calibration test yields a different seed rate However with the value determined from the first test it is possible to determine the correct gearbox setting with the ai...

Page 21: ...cur only after a period of time and it is recommended to repeat the calibration test to confirm the seed rate after 2 3 seedbox fillings nominally when the seed box is half empty Only then will a balance occur and the seed rate will stabilise Wheel Slip Deviations It is always possible with rubber tyred drills in extreme ground conditions to get wheel slip Not normally a problem with cleated type ...

Page 22: ...k handle and rotate clockwise until the holes 2 of the fine seed wheel are visible Fig 10 Using the tool supplied Fig 11 1 disengage the the pin inside the hole so that the normal metering wheel rotates freely on the metering shaft At this time it would be advisable to close any shutter slides not required for the fine seed sowing When seed is to be sown again using the normal metering wheel press...

Page 23: ...gh speed around the 90 setting on the gearbox scale This will cause an immediate buildup of the dresssing agent on the flaps Return the contents of the calibration trays to the seed box and proceed with the actual calibration Due to the residue buildup on the flaps your calibration will now reflect accurately the required seed rate It is advisable with small seeds to use the 1 20 hectare method fo...

Page 24: ...tain operating conditions a calibration check indicates a significant difference in the rolling circumference of the tyre the hectaremeter should be recalibrated by changing the H1 setting for the period of operation under those conditions Fig 15 Table 6 1 Basic Calibration Procedure Continued Sowing Peas Peas having the size and shape as illustrated in Fig 13 e g White Field Peas can be sown with...

Page 25: ...ircumference of Tyre 1 80m Refer Page 16 H1 Distance per Pulse Circumference of Tyre Drive Ratio 1 80 0 8095 2 224m Therefore H1 Setting 2224mm Distance Travelled per Pulse and H2 Setting 1 80metres Effective Sowing Width Please record here the settings for your machine in case you are required to re enter them at some time in the future It is advisable as with all things electronic to have a back...

Page 26: ...24 Vineyard Seeder Calibration Notes ...

Page 27: ...for more safety information General Cautionary Maintenance Advice 1 Electric Welding With the electronic equipment in modern tractors it is advisable to completely disconnect the implement from the tractor or at the very least disconnect the alternator before attempting any welding 2 Water Blasting Water blasting steam cleaning or other pressurised cleaning processes can force dirt etc into undesi...

Page 28: ...ngs by running out Item Components Lubricant Frequency 1 Wheel Bearings 2 Castrol ACX Grease Refer Page 36 Annually 2 Gearbox 1 Castrol Oil Agri Trans Plus 1 25 Litres Maintain Level 3 Drive Chains 4 Suitable Roller Chain Lubricant 6 Monthly 4 Single Discs Pre packed Sealed Refer Page 38 Not Required 5 Drive Shafts Pedestal Pre packed Sealed Refer Page 44 45 Not Required 6 Agitator Shaft Supports ...

Page 29: ...anging the gearbox oil is normally not necessary For refilling the oil remove the 1 2 BSP plug on the top face of the gearbox 2 Castrol Oil Agri Trans Plus should be used The total filling capacity is 1 25 litres refer Fig 18 DO NOT OVERFILL Components Daily Weekly Pre Season or after 20Ha or after 75Ha or 500 Ha Seeders Agitators Bottom Flaps Wheel Nuts Wheel Leg Pivots Roller Chains Drive Casset...

Page 30: ... to keep the plastic bushes and housings lubricated Regular greasing will also flush out contaminants from the running surfaces 5 Wheel Leg Pivots Wheel leg pivots 2 per machine must be greased regularly weekly or after 75Ha to provide lubrication and flush out any contaiminants 6 Framework The framework structure should be inspected annually for defects i e cracks in members or welded connections...

Page 31: ...osition The metering system should be checked every 1 2 year or before any sowing period with an empty seed box and empty metering housings Use the following procedure Put the bottom flap setting levers 1 located on the LH end of the seed boxes in position 1 for the front box and position 1 for the rear box Refer Fig 21 By turning the metering wheel shaft by hand check the flaps are all set to a g...

Page 32: ...30 Vineyard Seeder Maintenance Notes ...

Page 33: ...Hilton Highway Washdyke Timaru New Zealand Telephone 03 688 2029 Facsimile 03 688 2821 Australian Branch 4B Silverton Close Laverton North 3026 Melbourne Australia Telephone 02 9314 9666 Facsimile 02 9314 6810 From Serial Number 06148 Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 ...

Page 34: ...32 Vineyard Seeder Complete Assembly 2 23 34 4 19 13 14 14 13 16 12 9 6 1 15 21 20 3 7 11 33 8 28 35 36 37 24 26 20 21 22 32 30 29 18 18 28 27 31 25 17 45 44 43 ...

Page 35: ...dle Assembly 1 20 45039 M16 x 45 Bolt Grade 8 8 4 21 45136 M16 Nyloc Nut 4 22 45160 M16 H D Washer 2 23 43870 Wheel Assembly 2 24 27445 Flap Handle Guard 1 25 27446 Flap Handle Guard Mount 1 26 27396 Flap Handle Guard Trim 2 27 45138 M10 Nyloc 2 28 45152 M10 Plain Nut 4 29 45130 M12 Plain Nut 3 30 45131 M12 Wing Nut 1 31 45433 M10x30 Grade 4 6 ZP Bolt 2 32 45159 M12x115 Threaded Rod 1 33 27394 Gea...

Page 36: ...34 Vineyard Seeder Mainframe Wheel Leg Arrangment 4 3 1 8 17 18 12 13 6 7 10 11 11 10 9 20 19 16 2 14 15 1 5 5 15 ...

Page 37: ...8 R H Link Support Stay 1 8 27455 Rear Link Support Stay 2 9 27778 Top Link Spacer 1 10 45039 M16 x 45 Bolt Class 8 8 6 11 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 6 12 47237 7 8 x 5 1 2 UNF Bolt 1 13 47548 7 8 UNF Nyloc Nut 1 14 45435 M12 x 40 Bolt 8 15 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 12 16 21451 Wheel Retraction Stop 2 16 27738 Wheel Retraction Stop Alternative 2 17 11760 Buffer Block Complete with M6 Nyloc 2 18 19093 Clamp Pla...

Page 38: ...36 Vineyard Seeder Wheel Leg Axle Assembly 5 1 3 8 5 12 13 7 6 6 7 11 14 2 14 10 6 6 7 4 9 ...

Page 39: ... Leg Axle Welded Assembly 1 4 27741 Non Drive Leg Axle Welded Assembly 1 5 19064 Plastic Bush 4 6 17910 Wheel Bearing 4 7 18611 Axle Oil Seal 3 8 43007 1 4 UNF Grease Nipple 2 9 11361 Hub Cap 1 10 45143 M24 H D Flat Washer 1 11 27743 Drive Axle Spacer 1 12 27747 Leg Pivot Shaft 2 13 45186 M10x12 S H Grub Screw 2 14 45141 M24 Nyloc Nut 2 Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 ...

Page 40: ...38 Vineyard Seeder Single Disc Dragbars 19 13 18 17 14 16 15 9 20 21 30 25 1 5 7 2 4 4 3 2 6 6 8 8 31 32 27 26 37 ...

Page 41: ...7365 Coulter Casting W Assembly Front RH 2 13 10192 Disc 10 14 14443 Bearing Housing 10 15 10197 Single Disc Coulter axle 10 16 10198 Axle Spacer 10 17 10278 Bearing 6207 2RS1 10 18 45402S M6 x 20 Bolt 50 19 45136 M6 Nyloc Nut 50 20 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 10 21 45160 M16 H D Washer 10 22 27370 Spring Cap Assembly 10 23 27773 Spring Rod 10 24 45131 M12 Plain Nut 20 25 45437 M12 x 50 Bolt 20 26 45139 M...

Page 42: ...40 Vineyard Seeder Double Disc Dragbars 8 18 19 23 22 20 28 27 25 1 34 18 29 3 4 5 6 2 11 12 5 6 18 16 8 7 9 12 17 10 13 14 15 21 26 24 4 ...

Page 43: ...0 16 11552 Spring 10 17 45271 R Clip 20 18 45417S M10 x 20 Set Screw 141 19 11361 Hub Cap 20 20 27768 Spacer Washer 20 21 43893 Vee Ring Seal V30A 20 22 17427 Seal Face Ring 20 23 11549 12 5 Plain Disc 6 Hole 20 24 45138 M10 Nyloc Nut 120 25 11351 Bearing 40 26 11362 Axle Bolt LH 10 27 11363 Axle Bolt RH 10 28 18364 Bearing Housing 6 Hole 20 29 43361 Acetal Bush 22 30 27773 Spring Rod 10 31 27774 ...

Page 44: ...42 Vineyard Seeder Complete Drive Arrangement 3 6 1 4 5 8 9 5 4 2 7 6 3 7 6 1 7 2 6 7 ...

Page 45: ...e Also See Seed Box Drive Shafts 2 3 22044 15 T Sprocket 1 2 P x 20mm Bore 2 4 43388 1 2 Pitch Joining Link 2 5 25780 1 2 BS Chain x 47 Links Gearbox to Boxshaft 2 6 22294 Sprocket Key 6 x 6 x 25 4 7 45180 M8 x 10 Socket Head Grub Screw 8 8 Refer Page 44 Front Box Shaft Chain Tensioner 1 9 Refer Page 45 Rear Box Shaft Chain Tensioner 1 Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 ...

Page 46: ...on Qty 1 22535 Nylon Roller 1 2 22480 RH Arm Assembly 1 3 22522 LH Torsion Spring 1 4 23376 Chain Tensioner Anchor 1 5 45132 M16 Half Nut 1 6 45461 M16x65 Bolt 1 44 Vineyard Seeder Front Box Shaft Chain Tensioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 47: ... 22535 Nylon Roller 1 2 22480 RH Arm Assembly 1 3 22523 RH Torsion Spring 1 4 23376 Chain Tensioner Anchor 1 5 45132 M16 Half Nut 1 6 45461 M16x65 Bolt 1 Vineyard Seeder Rear Box Shaft Chain Tensioner 6 1 2 3 4 5 Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 ...

Page 48: ...Nyloc Nut 3 10 27762 Short Transfer Shaft 1 11 27344 Transfer Shaft Connecting Sleeve 1 12 30359 Bearing Housing PF52 2 Flanges 1 Housing 1 13 43386 Y Bearing YET205 25mm 1 14 45180 M8x10 S Head Grub Screw 4 15 45411s M8x20 Z P Set Screw 3 16 45137 M8 Nyloc Nut 3 17 27347 Sensor Mount Bracket 1 18 Refer Page 56 Sensor 1 19 Refer Page 56 Magnet Clamp 1 20 45417s M10x20 Z P Bolt 1 21 45138 M10 Nyloc...

Page 49: ...25758 Shaft Box Drive 1 4 43385 Y Bearing YET 204 20mm 2 5 43387 Housing Bearing Press Steel PFT47 2 Flanges 1 Housing 2 6 45137 Nut M8 Nyloc 4 7 45181 Grubscrew M8 x 12 Socket Head 2 8 45411S Set Screw M8 x 20 Zinc Plate 4 9 Locking Collar Part of item 4 and not supplied separately 2 Vineyard Seeder Seed Box Drive Shafts Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 ...

Page 50: ...48 Vineyard Seeder Gearbox Final Assembly 10 10 13 4 2 11 12 8 9 11 10 9 7 13 10 11 12 10 8 12 11 3 11 6 10 10 5 1 14 15 16 17 2 7 ...

Page 51: ...cator 1 7 43366 Tri Knob M8 Tapped Centre 2 8 45157 Washer Flat M8 Heavy Duty Zinc Plate 2 9 47031 Bolt Coach M8 x 40 Cup Head Class 4 6 Zinc Plated 2 10 45137 Nut M8 Nyloc 8 11 45399 Bolt M8 x 30 Class 4 6 Zinc Plated 6 12 45411S Bolt M8 x 20 Class 4 6 Zinc Plated 12 13 45151 Washer Flat M8 Light 2 14 25762 Gearbox Final Assembly Includes items 1 to 13 and items 15 to 17 1 15 27341 Crank Adaptor ...

Page 52: ... 12 24 23 23 5 33 25 36 33 25 32 37 17 21 28 25 30 33 30 14 29 7 27 21 25 33 36 25 33 35 9 8 21 27 31 21 22 28 4 38 6 Lid Hinge Detail Location Tab Detail Latch Rod Detail 15 20 21 28 39 19 16 5 18 2 Gearbox not illustrated for clarity 13 29 25 36 ...

Page 53: ... 23633 Box Shaft Short Connecting Sleeve 4 20 45122 M6 Class 8 8 Zinc Plated Hex Nut 4 21 45136 M6 Nyloc Nut 32 22 45150 M6 Zinc Plated Light Flat Washer 8 23 45368 M10 Starlock Fixing Washer 4 24 27599 Hinge Pin Spring Clip 4 25 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 24 26 45702 4 8 x 9 5 Monel Pop Rivet 8 27 45758 M6 x 16 Zinc Plated Countersunk Posidrive Screw 4 28 45908 M6 x 16 Zinc Plated Pan Head Machine Screw...

Page 54: ...g Sleeve 19 Run 2 11 23633 Box Shaft Connecting Sleeve 15 Run 2 12 22420 Agitator Shaft Joining Collar 2 13 45415 M8 x 45 Class 4 6 Zinc Plated Bolt 2 14 45416 M8 x 60 Class 4 6 Zinc Plated Bolt 2 15 45137 M8 Nylock Nut 4 16 45180SS M8 x 10 Stainless Steel Socket Head Grub Screw 4 17 47615 6 x 40 Pipe Lynch Pin 4 Vineyard Seeder Agitator Drives 1 2 3 4 5 13 14 6 15 7 15 8 9 10 10 10 11 12 17 12 11...

Page 55: ... 1 7 43442 5 8 Lurethane Wiper Seal 2 8 45185SS M10 x 10 Stainless Steel Sockept Head Grubscrew 2 9 45410SSS M8 x 16 Grade 316 Stainless Steel Set Screw 2 10 45137SS M8 Grade 316 Stainless Steel Nyloc Nut 2 11 47600 M30 ISO Fine Zinc Plated Hex Lock Nut 2 Vineyard Seeder Agitator Assembly Plain RH End Centre Bearing Drive LH End 1 8 9 10 6 7 3 7 5 11 4 11 Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 Quantities shown ar...

Page 56: ...54 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 12 13 Vineyard Seeder Seeder Mechanism ...

Page 57: ...heel Clutch Hook 1 12 43383 Seed Rate Disc Calculator 1 13 43362 Fine Seed Wheel Brush Optional Extra Vineyard Seeder Seeder Mechanism Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 Items not on all Seeder mechanism assemblies 3 6 2 5 4 Item Part No Description Qty 1 43409 Hectaremeter Kit Includes items 2 to 6 1 2 43400 Hectaremeter 1 3 43408 Hectaremeter Manual 1 4 43404 Magnet and Clamp 1 5 43403 Sensor with Locknuts ...

Page 58: ...2 56 Vineyard Seeder Press Wheel Arrangement 5 4 3 18 12 7 6 16 10 8 13 19 9 14 11 15 17 1 Note position of RH Press Wheel Arm ...

Page 59: ...1 26888 M12 Washer 2 12 26893 Inner Spacer 1 13 26897 M10 Eye Bolt 1 14 45130 M10 Hex Nut 2 15 45026 M12 x 65 Grade 8 8 Bolt 1 16 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 1 17 45048 M16 x 100 Grade 8 8 Bolt 1 18 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 1 19 26891 Spring 1 2 6 7 9 13 19 1 17 14 18 Pt No 67372 Issue 0806 Note Press wheel arrangement available only for double discs 2 6 10 16 4 7 5 15 11 4 3 18 12 11 1 12 Note The right hand ...

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