Landoll Brillion Alfalfa SS108, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
9K713-0522 3-11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transmission Drive Bolt
For Machines without Clutches
NOTE
#550 Chain connects Front Roller #550 Chain 7 Tooth
Sprocket with Transmission #550 Chain 12 Tooth
Sprocket.
Transmission Drive Bolt (1/4-20 x 2-1/2) from the #550
Chain 12 Tooth Sprocket, must be removed for
Calibration and can also be removed if it is desired to
use the Seeder as a Pulverizer, Rollers only. (The Acre
Meter will not register when the Bolt is removed).
See
Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12: Transmission Drive Bolt
Calibration for Unlisted
Seeds
IMPORTANT
If equipped, the Clutch must be disengaged when
Seed Shafts are turned manually for Calibration.
Electrical Power is required to disengage the Clutch.
Brillion/Landoll assumes no liability pertaining to Seeding
Rates achieved with this Seeder. Rates listed are general
in nature and should be used as starting points only. Seed
varieties and blends listed represent those calibrated
through in-house test meters.
Variations in actual rates may be realized due to
differences in Seed Lots.
For accurate rates with seeds
being used, follow the Calibration Instructions listed
on the Seed Chart inside the Seed Box Cover
.
NOTE
The information listed in the Seed Charts is subject to
change without notice.
IMPORTANT
Rates are for the 13 Tooth Driver. Double these values
for the 26 Tooth Driver. See Figure 3-14.
Front Seed Box may be Calibrated for Unlisted Seed
as follows.
1. Transmission w/o Clutch
Remove Transmission Drive Bolt (1/4-20 x 2-1/2)
from the #550 Chain 12 Tooth Driven Sprocket.
See
Figure 3-12.
Transmission w/Clutch - Optional
Disengage Electrical Clutch. Electrical Power is
required to disengage the Clutch.
2. Raise Seeder and install Transport Locks. See
Figure 3-5.
3. Place a Canvas or Tarp under the Machine to catch
Seed.
4. Turn 15/16 Hex on Transmission Shaft
Clockwise(CW). See Figure 3-13.
8FT Seeder: Use 50 turns if you follow Step 5.
Reference, the Seed Shaft rotates 250 Revolutions
per Acre Seeded with 13 Tooth Driver
.
10FT Seeder: Use 40 turns if you follow Step 5.
Reference, the Seed Shaft rotates 200 Revolutions
per Acre Seeded with 13 Tooth Driver.
12FT Seeder : Use 33 turns if you follow Step 5.
Reference, the Seed Shaft rotates 167 Revolutions
per Acre Seeded with 13 Tooth Driver.
5. Weigh Seed (lbs) and Multiply by 5 (10 for 26 Tooth
Driver) for approximate Planting Rate in Pounds per
Acre.
#550 Chain
#550 Chain
12 Tooth Sprocket
Drive Bolt,
1/4-20 x 2-1/2
#550 Chain
7 Tooth Sprocket
Front Roller
Transmission
Op DriveBolt12T