Landoll Brillion SSB, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Seeder Operation
This chapter covers the basic operation and usage
procedures for the Landoll Brillion Sure Stand Seeder.
Be sure to read and understand the Safety Procedures
and Cautions starting on
page 1-2.
Tractor Preparation
The Sure Stand Seeder is available as a Pull-type or 3Pt
mounted version.
A pull type seeder is equipped to be pulled by a tractor
with a drawbar, no clevis.
A 3Pt mounted seeder is compatible with CAT 2 Free
Link, CAT 2 Quick Coupler and CAT 3 Narrow Quick
Coupler.
Seeder 3Pt Hitch Tractor
Preparation/Attaching of 8, 10, 12
Foot Seeders
1. Brillion 8, 10, and 12 Foot 3Pt Seeders are designed
to be pulled with Category 2 Free Link and Category
2 or 3N Quick Coupler 3Pt Hitches.
See Figure 3-1.
Be sure Tractor's Hitch Capacity is not exceeded by
the Laden Mass of the Seeder.
Refer to Tractor
Operator's Manual.
2. Be sure Tractor is properly ballasted. A minimum
25% of Tractor and Equipment Laden Mass must be
on Tractor Front Wheels in transport position to
maintain stability. Calculate the Loaded Seeder
Mass.
(See “Reference Tables and
Specifications” on page 5-1.) . (Seeder weight plus
the seed box capacity with desired seed.) Refer to
Tractor Operator's Manual.
3. Check the Tractor tire inflation levels to ensure that
they are properly inflated for the additional Laden
Seeder Mass. Refer to the Tractor Operator's
Manual. Be sure not to over ballast and exceed
Tractor Tire Capacity.
4. Set Tractor 3Pt Lower Links to allow lateral
(torsional) float. Refer to Tractor Operator's
Manual. If left rigid, your Brillion Seeder may not
follow ground contours resulting in a poor
germination.
5. Set Lift Rod length long enough to ensure Seeder
can float downward in the case of a furrow or
waterway. Lower Links should be the same height,
leveling your Brillion Seeder side to side. Fine
adjustments may need to be made after hookup is
completed.
Refer to the Tractor Operator's
Manual.
6. Attach Seeder to the Tractor's 3Pt Free Link or Quick
Coupler using the appropriate size pins and
bushings. Be sure to use the hardware provided and
is in good working order.
See Figure 3-1.
7. Refer to the Tractor Operator's Manual for Quick
Hitch Operation.
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DANGER
8. Connect 7 Pin Connector to Tractor Outlet, routing
cable by avoiding pinch points.
• Make sure the tractor has a good clean receptacle,
free of dirt and corrosion.
• Make sure the 7 Pin connector is inserted ALL the
way in. With tighter fitting pins, operator may think
the connector is all the way in, but really isn’t.
• Make sure the tractor receptacle cover latches over
the keyway on the 7 Pin connector to hold the
connector in place.
• If an operator plugs in the 7 Pin connector, but the
lights do not seem to work right, check the above
items to make sure there is a good connection with
the 7 Pin connector.
9. Install Clutch Switch and Harness to tractor if
Applicable. See “Electric Clutch Kit - Optional” on
page 2-14.
10. Raise seeder. Remove parking pin. See Figure 3-3.
Adjust or lock tractor sway stabilizers if equipped,
centering the Seeder with the Tractor.
Refer to the
Tractor Operator's Manual.
11. Lower Seeder, if necessary level Seeder side to side
(laterally) by adjusting Lift Rod length. Level Seeder
front to back by adjusting the Tractor Upper Link
length as required.
Refer to the Tractor Operator’s
Manual.
Do not allow any bystanders to stand between
the tractor and the machine while backing up to
the machine.