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CLAMP PLANTER

OPERATOR

’S MANUAL 2016

INDUSTRIES

Summary of Contents for 93066

Page 1: ...CLAMP PLANTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 2016 INDUSTRIES ...

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Page 3: ...T AND BREAK IN 20 4 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 21 4 5 EQUIPMENT MATCHING 22 4 6 HARRISTON HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM 23 4 6 1 PRESSURE FLOW COMPENSATED SYSTEM 23 4 6 2 HARRISTON HYDRAULIC DRIVE DIAGRAM WITH FERTILIZER 24 4 6 3 MASTER LIST OF SOFT KEYS 25 4 6 4 PLANTER VIEW 26 4 6 5 MAIN SCREEN 27 4 6 6 JOG SCREEN 28 4 6 7 STATS SCREEN 29 4 6 9 RADAR CALIBRATION SCREEN 36 4 6 11 TECH SETUP SCREEN 38 4...

Page 4: ...VALS 60 5 2 MAINTENANCE 63 5 2 1 CLAMP WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET 63 5 2 2 CLAMP WHEEL TO SEED BOWL CLEARANCE 63 5 2 3 RETIMING CLAMP WHEELS 64 5 2 4 ROW UNIT SHEAR BOLTS 64 5 2 5 HYDRAULICS 65 5 2 6 ROLLER CHAIN TENSION 65 5 2 7 HYDRAULIC DRIVE CHAIN 65 5 2 8 CLAMP WHEEL DRIVE CHAIN 66 5 2 9 FEEDBOX ROLLER CHAIN DRIVE 66 5 2 10 FEED CHAIN TENSION 66 5 2 11 OPERATION OF FEEDBOX MOTOR CONTROL SOLENOID 67...

Page 5: ...ITH A FAILED RADAR 75 7 2 TESTING PWM VALVES WIRES 75 7 3 TESTING ENCODERS WIRES 76 7 4 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING 77 7 4 1 HARRISTON DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING 80 8 SHIPPING AND ASSEMBLY 83 9 SPECIFICATIONS 84 9 1 BOLT TORQUE 84 9 2 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE 85 9 3 MECHANICAL 85 ...

Page 6: ... safety operation maintenance and troubleshooting information contained in this Operator s Manual This manual covers the 4 6 and 8 row models Differences are covered and explained where appropriate Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators and owners Call your Harriston dealer or distributor if you need assistance information or additional copies of the manual O...

Page 7: ...ountry to country Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so certain limitations or exclusions under this warranty may not apply to you It is expressly understood that the liability of Harriston for its products whether due to breach of warranty negligence strict liability or otherwise is limited to the furnishing or repair of such ...

Page 8: ...e SIGNAL WORDS Note the use of the signal words DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION with the safety messages The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines DANGER An immediate and specific hazard which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken WARNING A specific hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe...

Page 9: ... and safety instructions exactly when using chemicals with machine 15 Review safety instructions with all operators annually 2 2 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Follow all the operating maintenance and safety information in the manual Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when changing tires or working beneath it Stop tractor engine lower machine to the ground place all controls in neutral set park ...

Page 10: ...llow them Most accidents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death Do not modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment Think ...

Page 11: ...micals only in their original containers in a locked area 7 Check with local authorities regarding the disposal of small quantities of chemicals chemical containers and wash water 8 Do not burn the containers or leave them lying in the field or ditches Take them to your local container disposal site 9 Wash thoroughly before eating Use detergent to remove all chemical residue Rinse carefully and dr...

Page 12: ...essure stream of hydraulic fluid seek medical attention immediately Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface 6 Before applying pressure to the system make sure all components are tight and that lines hoses and couplings are not damaged 2 6 TRANSPORT SAFETY 1 Make sure you are in compliance with all local regulations regarding transporting equip...

Page 13: ... and tools with sufficient capacity for the load 3 Use two people to handle the large bulky components 4 Do not allow spectators in the working area 2 10 Safety Decals 1 Keep safety decals and signs clean and legible at all times 2 Replace safety decals and signs that are missing or have become illegible 3 Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign 4 Safety de...

Page 14: ...e else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of Safety and Operation a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be wo...

Page 15: ...t are shown in the illustration below Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS 1 24 1 6 7 5 11 12 6 1 2 4 1 1 14 7 9 21 21 24 ...

Page 16: ...11 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS 10 1 5 4 3 7 9 3 24 21 22 23 21 4 24 ...

Page 17: ...12 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS 15 8 ...

Page 18: ...13 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Fertilizer Attachment 11 9 17 15 17 16 15 17 ...

Page 19: ...14 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Fertilizer Attachment 18 11 ...

Page 20: ...rize yourself with the various Safety Decals the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS 5 1 11 REMEMBER If Safety Decals have been damaged removed become illegible or parts replaced without decals new decals must be applied New decals are available from your authorized dealer ...

Page 21: ...self with the various Safety Decals the type of warning and the area or particular function related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS 8 15 16 REMEMBER If Safety Decals have been damaged removed become illegible or parts replaced without decals new decals must be applied New decals are available from your authorized dealer ...

Page 22: ...l Slow Moving Sign 11 093005 Decal Warning High Pressure 12 093020 Attention Alteration to Hydraulic 13 093016 Decal Warning Falling Hazard Small 14 093009 Serial Number Plate 15 093002 Warning Rotating Parts 16 093004 Danger Toxic Chemical 17 093018 Warning Empty Seed Tank for Transport 18 093019 Warning Rotating Parts Hazard 19 093023 Notice Minimize Corrosion 20 093014 Warning Frame Pinch Point...

Page 23: ...ts before transporting 11 Add extra lights and use pilot vehicle when transporting during times of limited visibility 12 Use hazard flashers on tractor when transporting 13 Install safety chain when attaching to tractor 14 Follow chemical manufacturers handling and safety instructions exactly when using chemicals with machine 15 Review safety instructions with all operators annually 4 1 To the New...

Page 24: ...st portion of the arc The potato is released and drops into the ground The shoe F ahead of the planting wheel opens the ground to receive the seed Discs G behind the row unit close the seedbed and start the hilling process Adjustable gauge wheels H allow the operator to set the depth of the seed Before starting to work all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of t...

Page 25: ...hat all required nuts and bolts are installed and tightened to their specified torque 10 Lubricate the machine AFTER OPERATING FOR 2 HOURS 1 Re torque all wheel bolts 2 Check tire pressure 3 Re torque all other fasteners and hardware 4 Check that no hoses are being pinched crimped or are rubbing Reroute as required 5 Check that the wiring harness is not being pinched crimped or rubbing Reroute as ...

Page 26: ...t is followed Before operating the planter and each time thereafter the following areas should be checked 1 Lubricate the machine per the schedule outlined in the Maintenance Section 2 Check the drives for entangled material 3 Check that the clamps are not broken or bent Replace or straighten as required 4 Check the chains and sprockets for proper tension and alignment Adjust as required 5 Ensure ...

Page 27: ...djusted Tires that are too wide for the available space will compact the seedbed and affect plant growth TRACTOR WEIGHT By following the recommendations for tractor power the tractor will have sufficient weight to provide stability for the unit during field operations or transporting It is also recommended that each tractor be equipped with a full complement set of suitcase weights on the front of...

Page 28: ...the PWM valve B When the planter begins to move or if you run the planter manually with the radar override the control console receives a signal from the radar and begins to open the valve Oil will begin to flow from Port 3 of the valve to the clamp wheel hydraulic motor C As the hydraulic motor begins to turn oil will flow from the motor to the feedbox flow control D and on to the feedbox motors ...

Page 29: ...e Line From Tractor B Electronic Flow Control Row Unit Drive C Row Unit Drive Motor D Manual Flow Control Feedbox Drive E Feedbox Drive Motors F Return Line to Tractor w check valve G Electronic Flow Control Fertilizer Drive H Fertilizer Drive Motor Optional Fertilizer ...

Page 30: ...FT KEY LEFT ARROW SOFT KEY OK SOFT KEY RIGHT ARROW SOFT KEY DOWN ARROW SOFT KEY UP ARROW SOFT KEY NUMBER 1 SOFT KEY NUMBER 2 SOFT KEY NUMBER 3 SOFT KEY NUMBER 4 SOFT KEY NUMBER 5 SOFT KEY NUMBER 6 SOFT KEY NUMBER 7 SOFT KEY NUMBER 8 SOFT KEY ...

Page 31: ...26 4 6 4 PLANTER VIEW Row 1 is always orentated on left side of planter when in operation Direction of Travel ...

Page 32: ...onveyor tells when the feed chain is on and when it is off The blue indicator color means the chain is not running and when it is running it will change to orange It also shows speed percent of efficiency acres per hour shaker speed percent feed box setting acres planted and seed spacing Also some of the soft keys are used on this screen as well The number 3 soft key takes the operator to the Jog ...

Page 33: ...e wheels by depressing the number 5 soft key the row units and the feed chains would all turn to fill the planter before starting The number 7 soft key would start dry fertilizer across all rows Also the same goes with the number 8 soft key if using granular chemical The up and down soft keys are for the PWM speed This is how fast the row unit fertilizer and granular would turn 1 would be the slow...

Page 34: ...stats for each row total seeds planted total skips and efficiency It also shows total seeds per acre and total skips per acre By depressing and holding the OK soft key all stats will reset and the ESC soft key will bring the operator back to the main screen Also by depressing the number 5 soft key on this screen will allow the operator into another stats screen ...

Page 35: ...will bring the operator to this screen This screen allows the operator to track how many acres the planter has planted It will keep a running total until the operator resets it by depressing the OK soft key to reset the counter Also by depressing the ESC soft key will bring the operator back to the main work screen ...

Page 36: ...ft key will decrease the speed Also the operator can use this function to run the planter in place without moving to check planter functions Remember the speed the operator has chosen in the event of radar failure the operator will have to drive that same speed on the tractor to plant accurately It should also be displayed on the main screen next to the MPH box The number 7 soft key will increase ...

Page 37: ...e number will decrease the amount of pounds per acre by 10 pound increments By depressing and holding any of the numbered soft keys it will change at a more rapid rate Also the preset fertilizer settings for 2 and 3 work the same as 1 The granular setting is changed by 1 pounds per acre increments the same as setting the fertilizer settings The left arrow soft key will bring the operator to the se...

Page 38: ... start timer runs out the program will take over and operate the planter When setting this speed the operator will have to be going that speed in order for the motor to turn on The operator can also set the amount of time it will run in seconds increasing or decreasing by 1 seconds with a max amount of 15 seconds and low amount of 2 seconds The left arrow soft key will bring the operator to the pr...

Page 39: ...e numbered soft keys to turn that matching row off Now the screen will have changed that row to off to turn it back on depress that soft key that was pressed earlier Now this will only turn the feed chain off not the row unit so it will take a little time for the bowl to empty out The left arrow soft key will take the operator to the previous screen and the right arrow soft key will take the opera...

Page 40: ... can set the bowl levels in a range of 1 5 from the display This will correspond to outputs of 1 5 volts 1 is the lowest bowl level with the least amount of seed pieces in the bowl 5 is the highest bowl level setting with the most amounts of seed pieces in the bowl If Level 1 is selected the feed chain should be turned off if a signal of 1 volt or higher is reached Level 2 would shut off the feed ...

Page 41: ...e first flag by your rear tire of the tractor depress the number 6 soft key and this will start the calibration process Continue to the second flag and when the rear tire of the tractor reaches the same spot as when started depress the number 7 soft key This saves the entry number that it calculated and now the operator will be able to see if your speed of the tractor and the monitor are the same ...

Page 42: ...he same height Take a inch steel plate to set the gates for lower amounts if under 1 000 pounds per acre and a 1 inch steel plate if applying over 1 000 pounds per acre Once the fertilizer hopper has fertilizer in it and the buckets have been placed under every row the operator will be able to begin With the tractor hydraulics engaged depress the number 2 soft key to start the calibration It will ...

Page 43: ...etup screen is 321182 once these numbers are entered depress the OK soft key Once all of the above procedure is followed it will take the operator to this screen This screen allows the operator to change number of rows change row spacing in inches turns the drive off shaker drive off for use with cup planter only fertilizer drive off and granular drive off This will be programmed prior to receivin...

Page 44: ...llowed it will take the operator to this screen In this screen the operator can change the number of pulses that the motor uses for the main drive fertilizer drive and the granular drive If the planter has Sauer Danfoss motors the pulse count is 35 if it has Eaton brand motors the pulse count is 60 Seeds per revolution are 3 8 for a clamp planter In any case this will have been done before the pla...

Page 45: ...ing If the operator sees a red box with an exclamation point flashing in the left hand corner it means there is something wrong with the system Depress the number 1 soft key and it will take the operator to the fault screen ...

Page 46: ...C5 connection from the harness to the feed box coil on row 3 Check to make sure motor is not jammed or that a rock or stick has not jammed feed chain Also check the C5 plug for any damage Row 4 Feed refers to the C4 connection from the harness to the feed box coil on row 4 Check to make sure motor is not jammed or that a rock or stick has not jammed feed chain Also check the C4 plug for any damage...

Page 47: ...ed sensor body into housing until the sensor touches against the motor gear target tooth Do not force the sensor against the gear target tooth damage may occur Make sure the o ring or the washer does not touch the housing see figure 2 5 Turn the speed sensor body out one quarter turn CCW plus the additional amount CCW need to make the alignment notches perpendicular to the motor shaft centerline 9...

Page 48: ...HE MOUNTING PINS THROUGH EACH BALL ON THE 3 POINT HITCH BE SURE TO INSTALL THE RETAINER ON EACH PIN 5 Connect the hydraulic circuits 6 Route the electrical control console into the cab Route the electrical cord over the hitch and secure in position with clips tape or plastic ties Be sure the wire doesn t dangle and contact the ground or become pinched Allow enough slack for turning 7 Mount the Har...

Page 49: ... are free to rotate HYDRAULIC SYSTEM a Routing and condition of all components b Tighten or repair all leaking components c Make sure all electrical connections are tight HYDRAULIC DRIVE a Ground or GPS Radar is secured in position b Drive motor and chain turn smooth GROUND ENGAGING COMPONENTS a Wear on lower shoe of the furrow opener b Damaged closing disc or worn bearings c Damaged opening disc ...

Page 50: ...chine moves through the field All irregular seedbed conditions are evened out by the wheels A variety of holes are provided to adjust gauge wheels The height of the gauge wheels are set by the adjusting cranks on the front of the row unit frame Turn clockwise to raise and counter clockwise to lower Repeat with other gauge wheel assemblies Always operate all gauge wheels at the same depth The gauge...

Page 51: ...Clearance is provided between the clamp wheel and the seed bowl to a Allow seed piece alignment to ensure proper clamping b Provide some clearance as the seed moves along the seed bowl c Prevent contact and or damage the seed bowl and clamp 1 8 ...

Page 52: ...AMP WHEEL CAM ADJUSTMENT As the clamp wheel turns the roller on the end of the trip arms contacts the adjustable cam The cam should contact the rollers at the 4 00 position to release seed piece and 8 00 position to clamp the next seed All new planters come pre set from factory with a clamp opening of 3 at the drop point and 2 at the grabbing position The drop point should not need to be adjusted ...

Page 53: ...uld be riding on the peak of the cam 4 Rotate the wheel by hand to ensure seed is being picked up by clamps Failure to do so can cause the row unit to jam and cause major damage to planting components NOTE If seed is not being released from the clamp arms the drop point will need to be adjusted The drop point should always be adjusted to open the clamp arm atleast more than the pickup point Seed D...

Page 54: ...sing disc can be adjusted in a vertical direction and spaced from the center of the row Use these features when adjusting A VERTICAL 1 3 holes are located in the disc shank for tilt adjustment 2 A setscrew is located through the mounting frame of the shank that is used to raise or lower the shank disc assembly Tighten the setscrew to its specified torque after adjusting 3 The disc clamp is slotted...

Page 55: ...occur at higher voltages For the application of sensing bowl height a voltage of 24 V is required and will be supplied using a 12 to 24 V power inverter The sensor has three lights on the back of the sensor During normal operation the light will be yellow if no seed is visible in the sensing window When seed becomes visible in the sensing window the light will turn green and a red light will turn ...

Page 56: ...OMMENDED THAT THE MACHINE BE TRANSPORTED WHEN THE HOPPER IS FILLED THE EXTRA LOAD ON THE MACHINE CAN CAUSE ADVERSE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND LEAD TO STRUCTURAL FAILURES AT FASTER SPEEDS 5 Fill the pesticide hoppers if your machine is equipped with that option 6 Move the vehicles or equipment away from the working area 7 Align the machine with the edge of the field if just starting or with the p...

Page 57: ...ts operation a To operate the markers connect the hose to give the following sequences b Move the hydraulic lever to the raise position to raise both markers c Move the lever to the lower position to lower one marker d Move the lever to the raise position to raise the marker e Move the lever to the lower position to lower the other marker f To lower both markers move the hydraulic lever to the low...

Page 58: ...ctly to the battery The frame should be 2 to 3 inches higher in the front and set high enough so the parallel linkage is lower in back by 2 to 3 inches Keep the potato level in the bowl as low as possible If seed pieces are planted too shallow reduce speed and or check gauge wheel depth Do not use the hydraulic system to operate other equipment If all feeds do not run this does not indicate an ele...

Page 59: ...ectors before starting 5 Be sure that all lights required by the local highway authorities are in place clean and functioning so they can be seen by oncoming and overtaking traffic 6 If transporting during times of limited visibility or dusk install extra lights or use pilot vehicles 7 Always use hazard flashers on the tractor when transporting unless prohibited by law 8 Watch through the expanded...

Page 60: ...n bearings Replace disc or bearings as required c Check opening discs for damage or worn bearings for machines with optional fertilizer attachment Replace disc or bearings as required Planting Components a Check all clamp arms for bent or broken clamp Straighten or replace as required b Check clamp arms for damaged or broken springs Replace as required c Lubricate clamp arm pivot Use SAE multi pur...

Page 61: ...during the storage period Rotate all moving parts to distribute lubricant to all surfaces 6 Coat each roller chain with a good quality chain lubricant to prevent rusting Rotate the chain slowly by hand to cover all surfaces 7 Apply a light coat of grease on the shafts where the sprockets slide on the transmission driving shaft and on the clamp wheel over running clutch shaft 8 Remove material that...

Page 62: ...ressure Add as required b Re torque all wheel bolts c Re torque all hardware d Routing and securing of all hydraulic lines and wiring harness Adjust as required 5 Rotate all components and systems by hand to see that none are seized Loosen any seized components with penetrating oil before starting 6 Lubricate all grease points roller chains and shaft surfaces with sliding sprockets 7 Review and fo...

Page 63: ...r appropriate protective gear when contacting chemical handling components on machine 5 1 Service 5 1 1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Grease Use an SAE multi purpose high temperature grease for all applications Also acceptable is an SAE multi purpose lithium based grease Roller Chain Lubricant Use WD 40 LPS 2 or equivalent to coat roller chains and bushings to prevent rusting or seizing Storing Lubricants...

Page 64: ... seals It is not recommended that sealed bearings on the machine be greased any oftener than once every season after the machine is washed and then only give them one shot More frequent lubrication runs the risk of damaging the seals and causing bearing failure The exception to this rule is at the beginning and end of the season At those times each bearing should be given only one shot of grease t...

Page 65: ... INTERVALS Grease Daily Grease Daily Check Shoe Wear Daily Grease Daily 2 Locations per row Grease Before After Each Season and After Every Washing 24 Locations per row Lubricate Chains Weekly Repack Bearings Annually ...

Page 66: ...61 SERVICE INTERVALS CONT Grease Daily Grease Daily Grease Daily Grease Daily Grease Daily Repack Wheel Bearings Annually Grease Daily Grease Daily Grease Weekly Repack Wheel Bearings Annually ...

Page 67: ...62 SERVICE INTERVALS CONT Repack Wheel Bearings Annually Grease Daily Lubricate Chain Annually ...

Page 68: ...e machine is designed to have a tapered clearance between the seed bowl and the clamp wheel This clearance provides a self cleaning action eliminates contact damage and reduces drag on the seed piece To set or adjust this clearance follow this procedure 1 Clear the area of bystanders especially small children 2 Raise the machine and place safety stands under the front frame 3 Loosen the four bolts...

Page 69: ...e clamp drive sprocket shaft b Slide the drive shaft back until the driving sprocket clears the wheel c Rotate the clamp wheel until the measurement between the arms are equal Timing notches on wheel can be used as a guide d Slide the drive shaft back into place and secure bearings in place e Check the arms to ensure they are properly spaced f Repeat procedure if not properly spaced 5 2 4 ROW UNIT...

Page 70: ...5 2 6 ROLLER CHAIN TENSION The machine has several roller chains that are used to transmit power To adjust the tension of these chains follow this procedure 5 2 7 HYDRAULIC DRIVE CHAIN 1 The hydraulic drive chain tension is set by the idler sprocket 2 Loosen the nut on the sprocket and slide or tap to the required position Tighten until the long span is snug 3 Tighten the nut on the idler sprocket...

Page 71: ...o its required position 4 The chain on the long span should be snug Do not overtighten 5 Tighten the idler bolt to its specified torque 6 Repeat on the other row units as required 5 2 10 Feed Chain Tension The feed chain moves cuttings from the hopper into the seed bowls for planting To adjust the tension follow this procedure 1 Loosen the chain idler bolts on both sides of the feed chain 2 Adjust...

Page 72: ...h diverts hydraulic oil away from motor therefore the motor does not run In Figure 2 Electric current activates magnetic solenoid The solenoid closes the by pass and directs oil flow to the hydraulic motor motor runs All feedbox motors are connected in a hydraulic series which means hydraulic oil flows from one motor to the next Oil flow is the same regardless of how many motors are in the circuit...

Page 73: ...onnect the power wire This is the jammed motor Oil will not flow through a jammed motor Refer to the diagrams below to visualize how the oil flow is directed by the solenoids 6 Place all controls in NEUTRAL stop engine place tractor in PARK remove key 7 Remove the object that is causing the problem 8 Repeat step 4 to check feedbox that was jammed If it functions now reconnect all other feedbox sol...

Page 74: ...69 5 2 13 Rebuilding Shoes If you wish to build up worn planter shoes the following figures show the approximate dimensions of new shoes ...

Page 75: ... rear 4 In figure 1 measure the center of the tires on the front side and the backside to determine the position of the tire as shown on A 5 Loosen the jam nut on both sides of the tie rod B Adjust the tie rod so the tires are 1 8 closer in the front than the rear 6 After adjusting retighten jam nuts on both sides of the tie rod 7 Loosen the four bolts in Figure 2 C Use a square and a tape measure...

Page 76: ...h the solenoid A in a horizontal position 5 Lay out a clean cloth to place parts on 6 Remove Top Cap nut B Secondary Cap C O Rings D and electric solenoid from solenoid valve stem 7 Using a 1 1 8 wrench loosen solenoid valve stem E 8 Place solenoid valve stem on clean cloth 9 Using compressed air blow through valve body cavity Clean all disassembled parts with compressed air It is not recommended ...

Page 77: ...72 Servicing Pulse Width Modulating PWM Valve Continued ...

Page 78: ...e stand 2 Be sure the mounting bolts are tightened to their specified torque 3 Route the hydraulic hoses along the frame and secure with clips or plastic ties to prevent damage 4 Connect the hoses to the sequencing valve that comes with the package It allows the markers to operate with only one hydraulic circuit 6 2 Packer Wheels Packer wheels are mounted behind closing discs to help form and comp...

Page 79: ...e planter frame directly behind the tractor tire 6 4 Trash Shank In soil with heavy trash conditions a toolbar mounted 1 flex coil shank can be used in front of each row unit They are attached with an adjustable bracket 6 5 Rear Ripper This S Tine is used to break up the tire track or break up the ground between all the rows ...

Page 80: ...feedbox motors neither Channel 1 or the feedboxes will operate Therefore if the seed channel the feedboxes fail you have a problem with channel 1 seed PWM valve or valve wire If channel 2 fertilizer fails there is a problem with the channel 2 valve or wire If a channel stops stop the planter put hydraulic system in neutral turn tractor off inspect all planter systems for an obstruction in the mete...

Page 81: ...ut hydraulic system in neutral turn tractor off inspect all planter systems again for an obstruction in the metering systems 12 Re configure your ground speed override to off 13 Turn on channels that were previously turned off 7 3 Testing Encoders wires Perform the following steps to test an encoder 1 Unplug the wire connector leading to the encoder to be checked 2 With the planter the hydraulic s...

Page 82: ...tor dealer Hydraulic flow control set too low or shut off Main wire harness is broken unplugged Increase hydraulic flow Repair broken wire Plug wire harness back in One seed feedbox drive does not run all others O K Malfunctioning bowl level control switch Clean the face of the sensor If unit doesn t run while in ON position replace switch Object wedged in feed chain Remove wedged object Malfuncti...

Page 83: ... Readjust seed cutter Planter picking up too many doubles Bent clamp arms Replace arms Determine cause of bending to prevent further damage Seed cut too small Cams not set properly for seed size Readjust seed cutter Adjust cam pick up point Too much seed in the bowl Reduce level of seed in the bowl See page35 Planter wheel carry seed around that is not on clamps Planting speed too fast Slow down p...

Page 84: ...o low Lift planter hitch slightly Field conditions too soft Rework field to improve seedbed One row unit not planting all other normal Broken shear bolts Replace shear bolts See page 64 Poor seed placement Planting too fast Try planting at lower speeds Worn planter shoe Rebuild or replace shoe Closing discs are set too deep Set closing discs to a shallower position Seed piece depth uneven Closing ...

Page 85: ... connections Clean repair connections as needed Weak tractor battery Console must have 12 V D C Charge or replace battery as needed Console turns on no response from planter No hydraulic flow Be sure tractor hydraulics are on Check for hydraulic flow Hoses must be plugged into tractor correctly check valve is on inlet hose Main cable or valve wire disconnected Check all wire connections Console no...

Page 86: ...M Valve Replace valve Console does not maintain constant speed in field Poor connection on radar cable Check clean connection on radar cable Radar incorrectly mounted Radar must be mounted clear of obstructions Defective or incorrect radar interface cable from tractor radar Contact Harriston Industries for correct interface cable Defective radar Replace radar System does not respond to increase in...

Page 87: ...trical contact cleaner Coat all connections with dielectric grease Reconnect tighten all connections Moisture has entered damaged wiring cable Locate damaged cable repair or replace as required Coat all connections with dielectric grease Planter will not stay at target rate when speed increases Hydraulic oil flow too low Increase Hydraulic oil flow in 10 increments until planter stays at target ra...

Page 88: ...ly above the truck bed 10 Be sure the unit is balanced before moving 11 Raise the machine until the truck bed is cleared 12 Back slowly always and carefully move to the assembly area Carry close to the ground when moving to minimize the tendency to tip 13 Lower the machine to the ground at the assembly site but do not unhook until the rear wheels are mounted ASSEMBLY 1 Open the crate and cartons c...

Page 89: ... bolts periodically using bolt torque chart as a guide Replace hardware with the same strength bolt ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Torque figures indicated above are valid for non greased or non oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified Therefore do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual When using locking elements increase torque values by 5 Torque ...

Page 90: ... Position 18 0 5 5m 18 0 5 5m 19 2 5 8m Weight Empty Estimated 7 600 lbs 3455 kg 11 900 lbs 5409 kg 15 600 lbs 7090 kg Seed Capacity without ext 70 cwt 112 cwt 150 cwt Recommended Tractor H P Minimum 90 130 160 Tires Gauge Wheel 4 80 x 4 00 x 8 50 psi 345 kPa 4 80 x 4 00 x 8 50 psi 345 kPa 4 80 x 4 00 x 8 50 psi 345 kPa Seed Spacing Hydraulic Drive Hydraulic Drive Hydraulic Drive Planting Capacity...

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