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Section 2: Operating Instructions 

NTS2607, NTS2609, & NTS2611 No-Till Seeder 329-141M

Table of Contents

9/10/20

Operating Checklist

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent 

upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper 

training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and 

maintenance of the seeder. Therefore, it is absolutely 

essential that no one operates the NTS Seeder unless 

they are age 16 or older and have read, fully understood, 

and are totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make 

sure the operator has paid particular attention to:

Important Safety Information

, page 110

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up,

 page 13

Section 2: Operating Instructions

, page 20

Section 3: Roller Adjustments

, page 36

Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication

, page 58

Perform the following inspections before using your 

seeder.

Operating Checklist

Check

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Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully. 

Refer to “Important Safety Information”.

1

Make sure all guards and shields are in place. 

See guards (#4 & #22) in Figure 1-8 on page 17 

and cover (#5) in Figure 2-13 on page 33.

17 

33

Read and follow all operating instructions. 

Refer to Section 2: Operating Instructions.

20

Read and follow Tractor Hook-up instructions.

22 

24

Set the grass seedbox transmission to the 

correct speed range. 

Refer to Grass Seeds Transmission.

32

Make all required adjustments. 

Refer to Section 3: Roller Adjustments.

36

Adjust seed rate for Grass Seed. 

See Section 4: Grass Seed Rate Adjustment.

37

Adjust seed rate for Small Seed. 

Refer to Section 5: Small Seed Rate Adjustment

46

Adjust seed rate for Native Seed. Refer to 

Section 6: Native Seed Rate Adjustment

54

Read and follow all maintenance instructions. 

Refer to Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication.

58

Inspect seed cups and seed tubes for foreign 

matter.

63

Lubricate seeder as needed. 

Refer to Lubrication Points.

67

Make sure the Native Seed gearbox is properly 

lubricated. See Gearbox for the Native Seedbox.

73

Check seeder initially and periodically for loose 

bolts and pins. Refer to Torque Values Chart.

72

General Safety

The following are general operating safety alerts. Read 

and understand them before hooking-up to the seeder. 

DANGER

!

To avoid serious injury or death:  

All guards and shields must be installed and in good 

working condition. Loose clothing caught on rotating 

components can pull a person into the machinery. Hands 

and other body extremities can become entangled in the 

machinery.

Do not allow anyone near the tractor or implement while 

operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close. They 

can be hit by flying projectiles, become entangled in the 

equipment, or ran over.

Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports 

before working under it. Never go under equipment 

supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can 

break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls 

can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.

WARNING

!

To avoid serious injury or death:  

Allow only persons to operate this implement who have 

fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been 

properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and 

who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result 

from the inability to read, understand, and follow 

instructions provided in this manual.

Operate only power machines equipped with a certified 

Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep 

folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when 

appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat 

belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious 

injury or death from falling and machine overturn.

Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in 

this manual before dismounting the tractor.

Always be aware of your footing and surroundings when 

working on or around the seeder. Be especially careful while 

standing on the walkway. Something as simple as a misstep 

can cause a person to fall and become seriously injured. 

Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose 

hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks, 

and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the 

implement back into service.

Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can 

obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be 

pinched by moving components, become entangled in 

rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall 

off and be run over, etc.

Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor 

and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor’s 

manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of 

traveling across.

Section 2: Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for NTS2607

Page 1: ...age 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 life and the lives...

Page 2: ...ordered 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 m...

Page 3: ...ype Seeder 25 Install Transport Locks Spacers 26 Transporting 26 Level Seeder With 3 Point Mount 27 Level Seeder With Pull Hitch 28 Fill Small Seeds Seedbox 29 Filling Grass Seedbox 30 Filling Native...

Page 4: ...Numbers 60 All Grass and Small Seeds Drive Chains 60 Native Seeds Drive Chains 60 Front Spike Rollers 61 Rear Packer Roller 61 Hydraulic System 62 Long Term Storage 63 Ordering Replacement Parts 66 Lu...

Page 5: ...dren to play on the power machine or implement Use extra caution when backing up Before the tractor starts to move look down and behind to make sure the area is clear Safety at All Times Careful opera...

Page 6: ...Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation Do not weld or torch on galvanized metal as it will release toxic fumes Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and must be perform...

Page 7: ...ith the control of the power machine Riders can be struck by objects or thrown from the equipment Never use tractor or implement to lift or transport riders Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fi...

Page 8: ...silica particles This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs silicosis There are guidelines which should be followed if crystalline silica quartz is present in the dust Be aware of and follow OSH...

Page 9: ...Important Safety Information 9 10 20 5 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 10: ...de dealer To find your nearest 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 speci...

Page 11: ...141M Table of Contents 9 10 20 73342 73341 73341 818 543C Danger Guard Missing Hazard 1 Place Behind grass seedbox drive guard 818 543C Danger Guard Missing Hazard 1 Place Beneath transmission cover...

Page 12: ...Shown 73340 73343 73344 858 765C WARNING Pinch Point Hazard 2 Places Both sides of Spike Roller adjustment lever 818 254C DANGER Roller Entanglement Hazard 1 Place On rear roller scraper NTS2607 2 Pla...

Page 13: ...Option 73346 Tow Option 818 339C WARNING High Pressure Fluid Hazard 2 Places On the rear hydraulic lift cylinders 818 339C WARNING High Pressure Fluid Hazard 1 Places On the front hydraulic lift cyli...

Page 14: ...Option 73346 Tow Option 838 102C WARNING Falling hazard walking on walk board 2 Places At each end of walk board WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Watch your step when climbing ladder or walki...

Page 15: ...Till Seeder 329 141M Table of Contents 9 10 20 73343 Main Seedbox Shown 73344 838 614C 2 x 9 Red Reflector 2 Places Back left rear right rear of main seedbox or if included native grass seedbox 838 61...

Page 16: ...ces will help you get years of satisfactory use from this implement Application The NTS Series Seeders have the capabilities to seed different grasses Legumes small seeds and other food plot mixes See...

Page 17: ...ansporting a fully loaded seeder Use Land Pride s QH20 Quick Hitch or one that is compatible Torque Requirements Refer to TorqueValues Chart for Common Bolt Sizes on page 72 to determine correct torqu...

Page 18: ...le lifting the seeder Flex Guard Hose Refer to Figure 1 3 Remove all flex guard hoses 2 mounted on the rear roller scraper and discard IMPORTANT Reference Figure 1 2 Using lift chains that pull at an...

Page 19: ...ws in lock collars 2 to the correct torque 5 If adjustment lever 1 is at 0 and some of the cup sleeves 7 are not against sprocket washers 6 then adjust those cups as follows a Loosen hex nuts 8 and mo...

Page 20: ...coiled loops on the seeder IMPORTANT Do not raise spike rollers off the ground with park jack 11 Tow Hitch Option Assembly Figure 1 7 73356 Acremeter Option Refer to Figure 1 8 on page 17 1 Remove up...

Page 21: ...uator 9 and tighten nuts 17 to the correct torque 13 Attach Acremeter console 1 to the seedbox side panel with 8 32 x 1 round head screws 13 flat washers 23 lock washers 22 and nuts 17 Tighten hex nut...

Page 22: ...sure couplings 4 are attached to hydraulic lift cylinders 1 3 Rephasing Deck Lift Cylinders and Plumbing Figure 1 9 Refer to Figure 1 9 1 Rephasing hydraulic cylinder 3 50 x 6 x 1 25 TIE 2 Rephasing h...

Page 23: ...ses to the tractor duplex outlet with float capabilities 6 With tractor started engage hydraulics until the hydraulic cylinder at the front of the seeder is fully extended 7 Disengage hydraulics and w...

Page 24: ...njury or death All guards and shields must be installed and in good working condition Loose clothing caught on rotating components can pull a person into the machinery Hands and other body extremities...

Page 25: ...ppear to be solid against the ground Do not step or climb on the frame rollers or optional wheels to fill the grass seedbox Climbing on the seeder to fill the seedbox can result in a falling hazard Us...

Page 26: ...hment Be sure to read Quick Hitch Compatibility on page 13 before hooking up with a quick hitch See your nearest Land Pride dealer to purchase a Quick Hitch 5 Attach top center link to the seeder usin...

Page 27: ...he implement Check Tractor Clearance Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 22 1 Shut tractor down properly See Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 21 2 Adjust front rollers all the way forward Refer to Front Spi...

Page 28: ...n cause hydraulic lift cylinders to not function properly in the field 5 Carefully back tractor within close proximity of clevis 2 6 Shut tractor down properly before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shut...

Page 29: ...alled on all hydraulic lift cylinders If transport locks are not installed they should be installed before transporting the seeder Refer to Install Transport Locks Spacers on page 26 5 Check LED light...

Page 30: ...e implement can lower if not secured in the up position with transport locks Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as buildings trees...

Page 31: ...s or fences 8 Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain 39013 5 IMPORTANT The slow moving vehicle sign should not be used when transporting equipment on a truck or trail...

Page 32: ...ith transport wheels on the ground and seeder level to prevent dirt build up and seeder damage Align Clevis With Tractor Drawbar Figure 2 8 39057 b Extend jack 14 to remove load from tractor drawbar 3...

Page 33: ...ter lock when lid is in the up position Keep others away when raising or lowering the lid and keep all body parts out of the way when lowering the lid The lid could come down on body parts Refer to Fi...

Page 34: ...1 Before filling the grass seedbox always lower the NTS Seeder down to the ground and then shut the tractor down before dismounting Refer to Tractor Shutdown Procedure on page 21 2 Release lid latch...

Page 35: ...id could come down on body parts Refer to Figure 2 11 1 Before filling the native seedbox always lower the NTS Seeder down to the ground and then shut the tractor down before dismounting Refer to Trac...

Page 36: ...r See Grass Seed Rate Adjustments on page 38 Small Seeds Seedbox The rate seed falls through the small seeds seed cups is adjustable using the seed rate adjustment lever located at the front right sid...

Page 37: ...dy to start seeding See Lock In Out Pin Operation on this page for detailed instructions Native Seeds Lock In out Sprocket Refer to Figure 2 13 The native seedbox has a drive sprocket with lock in out...

Page 38: ...nuts are tight 9 Be certain all guards are in place and secure 10 Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before seeding 11 Never allow anyone to ride on the seeder 12 Adjust front rollers to desired ang...

Page 39: ...ng action will be Seed is then delivered at the precise predetermined rate through the wind guarded seed drop area between the front and rear rollers The rear roller then presses seed into firm contac...

Page 40: ...in front of the gang slide as shown In all other positions one bent pin is in back of the gang slide and the other is in front of the gang slide IMPORTANT Lock nuts 4 are factory adjusted to allow ga...

Page 41: ...ide open to allow complete clean out of seed cup Seed rate charts are based on the gate handle being set in the highest position Typically most seeds will use the highest gate handle position If using...

Page 42: ...discharge openings located inside the grass seeds seedbox 3 Pour seed over the three discharge openings Do not allow any seed to reach any of the other openings 4 Crank rear roller clockwise to make...

Page 43: ...de bushing 2 onto drive sprocket hub 7 Make sure slot 8 slides fully onto bolt 6 4 Tighten knobs 1 to the bottom of chain guard 4 5 Make sure the all seeds drive sprocket lock in out pin 3 is fully en...

Page 44: ...16 9 18 2 19 6 21 22 3 23 7 25 1 26 4 27 8 Low Range 0 6 1 1 5 1 9 2 3 2 8 3 2 3 6 4 1 4 5 4 9 5 4 5 8 6 2 6 6 7 1 7 5 7 9 8 4 8 8 Low Range w Reduction 0 11 0 18 0 28 0 35 0 42 0 52 0 59 0 66 0 75 0...

Page 45: ...7 13 6 14 5 15 5 16 4 17 3 18 2 Low Range 0 3 0 6 0 8 1 1 1 4 1 7 2 2 3 2 6 2 9 3 2 3 5 3 7 4 4 3 4 6 4 9 5 2 5 5 5 8 Low Range w Reduction 0 06 0 11 0 15 0 20 0 26 0 31 0 37 0 42 0 48 0 53 0 59 0 64...

Page 46: ...3 4 80 9 87 7 96 1 107 4 112 9 124 5 137 2 High Range 1 12 1 37 2 14 4 38 6 88 9 16 11 52 13 96 16 51 19 51 22 06 25 09 27 92 30 86 33 92 37 19 40 74 44 52 44 81 45 37 Low Range 0 37 0 43 0 75 1 45 2...

Page 47: ...109 116 123 129 136 Low Range 3 5 7 9 11 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 35 37 39 41 43 Low Range w Reduction 0 6 0 9 1 3 1 7 2 0 2 6 2 9 3 3 3 7 4 0 4 4 4 8 5 2 5 5 5 9 6 4 6 8 7 2 7 5 7 9 High Range 8...

Page 48: ...40 44 49 53 58 62 66 71 76 80 84 89 Low Range 1 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 27 28 Low Range w Reduction 0 2 0 6 0 7 0 9 1 3 1 5 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 6 2 9 3 1 3 3 3 7 3 9 4 0 4 4 4 6 5 0 5...

Page 49: ...0 7 9 8 9 High Range 54 2 66 3 103 5 211 9 332 9 443 2 557 3 675 4 798 8 943 9 1067 3 1213 9 1350 8 1493 0 1641 0 1799 2 1971 0 2153 9 2167 9 2195 0 Low Range 17 9 20 8 36 3 70 2 112 7 150 9 187 2 22...

Page 50: ...rate Section 5 Small Seed Rate Adjustment 2 Partition off three of the seed discharge openings located inside the small seeds seedbox 3 Pour seed over the three discharge openings Do not allow any se...

Page 51: ...unds per 1000 Square Feet 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 8 0 9 0 9 1 0 1 1 1 1 Biologic New Zealand Full Draw Pounds per Acre 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 5 7 0 8 7 12 6 15 2 16 5...

Page 52: ...8 3 20 9 23 1 24 8 26 5 29 1 30 0 32 6 35 2 Imperial NO Plow Pounds per 1000 Square Feet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 8 Imperial Whitetail Chicory Plus...

Page 53: ...11 2 13 0 14 8 16 3 18 1 19 6 21 6 23 5 24 9 26 7 28 4 32 3 37 4 Rye Pounds per 1000 Square Feet 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 7 0 9 Sweet Clover Pounds pe...

Page 54: ...3 6 3 8 4 1 4 2 4 6 4 9 0 0 2 1 4 4 6 8 9 5 12 2 14 7 17 4 19 8 22 5 25 2 27 9 30 7 33 4 36 3 39 1 41 8 44 3 47 0 49 7 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 7 1 0 1 2 1 5 1 7 2 0 2 3 2 5 2 8 3 1 3 3 3 6 3 9 4 2 4 4 4 7 5 0 0...

Page 55: ...3 9 3 12 7 14 6 18 0 20 5 23 9 26 8 29 3 33 2 36 5 39 0 41 5 45 4 47 7 51 2 54 1 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 7 0 9 1 3 1 5 1 8 2 1 2 4 2 7 2 9 3 3 3 7 3 9 4 1 4 5 4 8 5 1 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 3 4 6 4 6 8...

Page 56: ...3 0 4 0 8 1 0 1 3 1 6 1 9 2 2 2 4 2 7 3 0 3 3 3 5 3 8 4 1 4 3 4 6 4 9 0 0 1 1 3 0 4 6 6 5 8 4 10 5 12 8 14 9 17 1 19 3 21 4 23 6 25 8 28 2 30 2 32 6 34 7 36 7 38 8 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 7 0 8 1 1 1 3 1 5...

Page 57: ...53 Section 5 Small Seed Rate Adjustment NTS2607 NTS2609 NTS2611 No Till Seeder 329 141M Table of Contents 9 10 20 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 58: ...ive Seed Dispersal 1 Attach seed rate crank to the all seeds drive sprocket See Seed Rate Crank Instructions on page 39 2 Partition off three of the seed discharge openings located inside the native s...

Page 59: ...of the seed ratio of inert material to seed different proportions of seed types affecting density and ground preparation 4 To help insure an accurate seeding rate Land Pride recommends that you test...

Page 60: ...7 Options Accessories Figure 7 3 Electronic Acremeter Option Refer to Figure 7 3 The Acremeter is programed to count rear roller shaft rotations and display it as acres or hectares This meter should b...

Page 61: ...57 Section 7 Options Accessories NTS2607 NTS2609 NTS2611 No Till Seeder 329 141M Table of Contents 9 10 20 This page left blank intentionally...

Page 62: ...not fit properly or meet OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications They can weaken the integrity and impair the safety function performance and life of the implement Replace parts only with g...

Page 63: ...to adjust chain take up 2 Tighten nut 3 to the correct torque 3 Check chain 1 to ensure it is not over tightened Native Grass Seed Gearbox Drive Chain 5 1 Check take up of chain 5 If needed loosen 1 2...

Page 64: ...er Chains Figure 8 4 Front Spike Rollers The front spike rollers should turn freely If they do not investigate and remove the cause Trash build up between spikes can prevent spikes from penetrating th...

Page 65: ...ground and must not interfere with rear roller wheel and spike rotation IMPORTANT Adjust spiked roller clamp bolts 60o clockwise from the previously tightened clamp to ensure continuous spike engaged...

Page 66: ...supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics Concrete can break hydraulic lines can burst and or hydraulic controls can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off WARNING To avoid serious injury o...

Page 67: ...r scratched to prevent rust Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol touch up paint Paint is also available in touch up bottles with brush quarts and gallon sizes by adding TU QT or GL to the end of the...

Page 68: ...Quantity 4 5 pumps 39018 39018 73638 25 Hours Rear Roller Left End Bearing 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity 4 5 pumps Lubrication Points 50 Hrs Multi purpose spray lube Multi p...

Page 69: ...f Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity 1 2 pumps 25 Hours 25 Hours Rear Roller Center Bearings NTS2609 NTS2611 only 2 Zerks In the middle on rear rollers Rotate each roller by hand until notch al...

Page 70: ...ication Multi purpose Grease Quantity 4 5 pumps Roller Chains See Roller Chains Sprockets on page 58 Type of Lubrication Chain Lubricant Quantity Coat Generously As Required 25 Hours Seed Cup Drive Sh...

Page 71: ...ther IMPORTANT Use sparingly Excess sealant may squeeze off the intended surface and into the bearings and gears causing them to lock up As Required Seed Cup Sprockets Nylon Washers Type of Lubricatio...

Page 72: ...7 bushels 59 9 L 8 5 bushels 299 5 L 8 8 bushels 310 1 L 2 0 bushels 70 5 L 9 8 bushels 345 3 11 3 bushels 398 2 L 2 6 bushels 91 6 L 12 7 bushels 447 5 L Lift sling brackets Two on grass seedbox for...

Page 73: ...TS2609 111 1 2 283 cm NTS2611 140 1 2 357 cm 47 110 cm 18 1 4 46 cm NTS2607 55 1 2 141 cm NTS2609 56 3 4 144 cm NTS2611 56 3 4 144 cm 1 3 4 4 cm NTS2607 69 3 4 177 cm NTS2609 71 180 cm NTS2611 71 180...

Page 74: ...s conveniently indicated on the seed rates chart for ease of setting and adjustment with a high level of confidence 40 Roller chain drive Provides for smooth and quiet running with a high degree of re...

Page 75: ...transmission gear from neutral to one of the three drive ranges Refer to Grass Seeds Transmission on page 32 Small seeds cup drive shaft not turning Small seeds lock in out pin is not engaged Engage...

Page 76: ...485 355 3 4 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2 5 280 205 440 325 610 450 7 8 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1 5 310 230 650 480 900 665 7 8 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 78...

Page 77: ...s 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 adjustments must...

Page 78: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com...

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