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Food Plot Seeder

FPS48 Plot Ranger

322-118M

Operator’s Manual

 Printed 12/7/18

23896

Summary of Contents for FPS48

Page 1: ...it in French Language please see your Land Pride dealer Read the Operator s Manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your...

Page 2: ...ered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements provided in the Specifications Capacities Section of this manu...

Page 3: ...Optional Equipment Assembly 9 Linear Actuator 9 Rear Packer 9 Spin Spreader 10 Section 2 Operating Procedures 12 Operating Checklist 12 Operator s Responsibilities 12 Hook up Plot Ranger 12 Raising L...

Page 4: ...the appropriate App on your smart phone open the App point your phone on the QR code and take a picture Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride prod...

Page 5: ...lert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and pr...

Page 6: ...it is necessary to work under the equipment securely support it with stands or suitable blocking beforehand Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools Use correct tools and equipment for the...

Page 7: ...Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors and self propelled machines can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night Use the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign...

Page 8: ...rest dealer visit our dealer locator at www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When or...

Page 9: ...ortant Safety Information FPS48 Plot Ranger Food Plot Seeder 322 118M 12 7 18 5 Table of Contents 838 939C Negative Tongue Weight 23904 23904 23904 818 719C Caution General 838 093C Warning Sharp Obje...

Page 10: ...ry use from this machine Application The Land Pride Plot Ranger is a highly versatile full component package designed to open and break up soil surfaces by discing the soil for seedbed or planting pre...

Page 11: ...laneous assembly tools are on hand Hammer tape measure assortment of wrenches sockets and spirit level Have a forklift or hoist with properly sized chains and safety stands on hand that are sized for...

Page 12: ...1 2 13 x 3 GR5 hex head cap screws 5 half clamps 1 and 1 2 hex flange locknuts 8 Tighten nuts 8 to 40 ft lbs of torque NOTE The ball or clevis hitch may require repositioning after the Plot Ranger is...

Page 13: ...lack wire alligator clip C to the negative battery post d Attach white wire alligator clip D to the positive battery post Refer to Figure 1 5 on page 11 4 Operate toggle switch G to move upper clevis...

Page 14: ...discharge rate Other applications will require the restrictor plate be installed to decrease the discharge rate 5 Optional Attach spin deflector 3 and new wire clip 6 to the lower channel bracket wit...

Page 15: ...will not make contact with trash lift mechanism rotating discs pinch points vehicle rotating components vehicle hot exhaust etc Plot Ranger Assembly Figure 1 5 F 5 5 23916 Tie Down Straps G H Wrap El...

Page 16: ...with roller packer on the ground Damage to the Plot Ranger could result Section 2 Operating Procedures Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness conce...

Page 17: ...rough eye bolt F b Plug white connector A into the feedgate connector B and black connector C into the spin motor connector D c Wrap wires around one of the tie down strap and along the hitch frame as...

Page 18: ...ow pattern 48 spreading width is desired or remove the spin deflector if a wide pattern is preferred IMPORTANT To assure proper operation the Plot Ranger controls should be calibrated each time it is...

Page 19: ...Cross at a diagonal Incorrect Way to Cross straight on Unhook Plot Ranger DANGER To avoid serious injury or death A crushing hazard exists while hooking up and unhooking implement Keep people and anim...

Page 20: ...ue to the wide number of possibilities and variables that can and do come into play when planting fertilizing or making soil amendments Land Pride makes absolutely no guarantees or warranties with res...

Page 21: ...s designed for ease of angling with the front and rear discs having four angle positions 0 7 14 and 21 degrees Disc angle in Figure 3 1 are shown at 14 degrees 1 Remove hairpin cotter and hitch pin 2...

Page 22: ...1 2 GR5 hex head cap screws 6 and hex flange locknuts 10 Tighten nuts to the proper torque Refer to Torque Values Chart on page 32 for proper torque values 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if unit is still not l...

Page 23: ...hart is based on traveling at 1 mph To calculate discharge rate at other speeds divide the data in the chart by the mph you are traveling Spin Spreader Rates Metric Narrow Pattern Calculations Calcula...

Page 24: ...1000 sq ft 0 0 5 0 14 1 23 0 23 9 24 3 Unrestricted Restrictor required See above data with restrictor Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 W Restrictor Lbs acre 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 25: ...0 246 6 Lbs 1000 sq ft 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 W Restrictor Lbs acre 0 0 0 0 205 5 711 5 1113 8 1199 9 Lbs 1000 sq ft 0 0 0 0 4 7 16...

Page 26: ...2 1108 7 1807 4 1878 8 1911 5 Kilgrams per 1000 Sq Meters 0 0 38 9 110 9 180 7 187 9 191 2 Unrestricted Restrictor required See above data with restrictor Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 P...

Page 27: ...Position 6 W Restrictor Kilgrams per hectare 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 444 9 Kilgrams per 1000 Sq Meters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 5 Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 W Restrict...

Page 28: ...ges 9 10 and 14 Extension Tube For Attaching to a 2 Receiver Hitch An extension tube and wire pin snap lock may be purchased for the purpose of attaching the spin spreader to any vehicle equipped with...

Page 29: ...ean unit of dirt and trash to minimize rusting and wear 2 Visually inspect all nuts for tightness Torque loose nuts to the torque value listed on page 32 3 Inspect all bearings for wear Replace any wo...

Page 30: ...hipped or scratched Prime bare metal surfaces after cleaning and repaint to prevent rust 7 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch u...

Page 31: ...be Half Clamp Wheel Bearings 2 Zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As Required 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hrs Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Multi purpose oil lube In...

Page 32: ...earing Hanger 3 8 10 mm Plate Bearing Type 2 per Gang Self Aligning Sealed Bearing Gang Tube 3 x 2 7 6 cm x 5 1 cm Gang Axle 1 2 5 cm Square high carbon steel Disc Angle Front Gang 0 7 14 21 degrees R...

Page 33: ...Section 6 Specifications Capacities FPS48 Plot Ranger Food Plot Seeder 322 118M 12 7 18 29 Table of Contents 26757 52 1 32 m 103 3 4 2 64 m TRANSPORT POSITION 53 1 35 m 120 1 4 3 05 m WORKING POSITION...

Page 34: ...at strength in punishing conditions 16 Notched disc blades Notched blades for aggressive digging and cutting action 3 8 Thick bearing hangers Heavy duty hangers resist the high torque from U bolts Sel...

Page 35: ...lectrical wiring is at fault See Problems Faulty Electrical Wiring Spin Spreader controls are in need of calibration Calibrate Spin Spreader controls Gate is stuck Clean gate and gate track Control un...

Page 36: ...30 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1 5 155 115 240 180 335 245 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2 5 195 145 310 230 405 300 3 4 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1 5 220 165 350 260 485 355 3 4...

Page 37: ...includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustmen...

Page 38: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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