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Contents

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TO THE OWNER AND OPERATOR

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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SAFETY FIRST

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GENERAL OPERATION IN THE FIELD

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PASTURELAND FARMING WITH SEEDMATIC

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MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

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TECNIQUES AND TIMING FOR PASTURE RENOVATION

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SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SUCCESSFUL PASTURE RENOVATION

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MICRO INSECTICIDE GRANULES IN PASTURES

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SOWING IN CULTIVATED SOILS

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SETTING UP THE SEEDMATIC FOR USE

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SET THE DEPTH WHEELS

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CALIBRATING THE DRILL TO CHECK THE SOWING RATE

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LAYMANS GUIDE TO SEED VARIANCE

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DIFFICULT SEEDS TO SOW

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OAT WIPER AND BEAN SPACER

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RODENT DANGER

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REMOVAL OF SEED FROM HOPPER

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SPECIAL PURPOSE SEEDING

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CHANGING THE GEARBOX RATIO

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FERTILISER SLIDE REMOVAL

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AUGER BAFFLE REMOVED

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REAR INSPECTION PANELS REMOVED

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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LUBRICATION

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CARE OF THE SPONGE PADS

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SEASONAL STORAGE

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Summary of Contents for Aitchison Seedmatic 40 D Series

Page 1: ...TCHISON SEEDMATIC 40 4124 D Series DRILLS Concave Disc Openers REESE ENGINEERING LTD 41 KELVIN GROVE ROAD PO BOX 5056 PALMERSTON NORTH NEW ZEALAND PHONE 64 6 357 9323 FAX 64 6 354 3155 www reeseagri c...

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Page 3: ...PASTURES 13 SOWING IN CULTIVATED SOILS 14 SETTING UP THE SEEDMATIC FOR USE 15 SET THE DEPTH WHEELS 18 CALIBRATING THE DRILL TO CHECK THE SOWING RATE 19 LAYMANS GUIDE TO SEED VARIANCE 20 DIFFICULT SEE...

Page 4: ...aid when all else fails read the operator s manual and to ensure you get the best from your new Aitchison drill it is very important that you thoroughly read through the entire contents of the manual...

Page 5: ...ies to direct purchase from an authorized AITCHISON dealer If any defect or fault shall arise such purchaser must return the defective work or Machine to an authorized AITCHISON Dealer within ten work...

Page 6: ...____________________________ Model ________________________________ Serial Number ______________________________ The warranty card on your Seedmatic Drill is included with this manual Please ensure th...

Page 7: ...7ft 1 750m 5 7ft Weight Empty 1420kg 3130lb 1785kg 3935lb 1550kg 3417lb 1915kg 4221lb Length 2 080m 6 8ft 4 375m 14 3ft 2 270m 7 4ft 4 375m 14 3ft Seed Capacity 850lt 24 1bu 850lt 24 1bu 570lt 16 1bu...

Page 8: ...PERATE YOUR MACHINE SAFELY Be careful when operating machine to avoid injury Serious injury or death can result from contact with electric lines Use care when moving or operating the machine near elec...

Page 9: ...n public roads They are difficult to see especially at night This could lead to personal injury or death if a collision with a vehicle occurs Whenever driving on public roads use flashing warning ligh...

Page 10: ...g repainting or welding Do all work outside in a well ventilated area Dispose of paint and solvent properly Avoid heating near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable materials Pressurized lines ca...

Page 11: ...more traction or wait for the ground to be in better condition Towing chains or bar harrows behind the drill is very beneficial as this will crumble the groove and help to cover the seed PASTURELAND...

Page 12: ...ew and virile pasture grasses and legumes direct into existing pasture and have them gradually take over the old strain without causing loss of production due to cultivation This technique is known as...

Page 13: ...12 SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SUCCESSFUL PASTURE RENOVATION...

Page 14: ...rams are wide and varied and it is best to look at rotation that starts with a legume or feed crop followed by a grain crop followed by another feed crop and so on Heavy pasture into grain can be disa...

Page 15: ...edbed so that a broad boot type coulter will pass through leaving the seed behind the soil tilth With the Seedmatic cultivate the soil to destroy existing vegetation but before seeding roll the seedbe...

Page 16: ...the rear 3 point linkage of you tractor Adjust the tractors top link arm so the drill frame is sitting parallel with the ground Adjust the tractors sway chains to give 75 100mm lateral movement The tr...

Page 17: ...IN between the Seedmatic Drawbar and the tractor s Towbar Connect the Seedmatic s hydraulic hoses to one of the tractors hydraulic banks This hydraulic system is used to rase and lower the rear transp...

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Page 19: ...top of each depth leg check that both depth legs are set at the same height When the drill is in work the best way to check your seeding depth is to have a scratch around in the seed slots behind the...

Page 20: ...ed can be witnessed falling from the seed outlets Set the Gearbox pointer in the appropriate position for you desired seed sowing rate See Seed Chart under hopper lid 2 Seed Catchment Place the Calibr...

Page 21: ...Line 1 on Range 1 was calibrated at an ambient temperature of 64o F 18o C Moisture content of the seed was 14 The 1000 seed count was 0 07 ounce 2 grams and the seeds were approx long 6 6mm by 1 16 wi...

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Page 23: ...and the seeder casting This in effect moves the sponge away from the seeder casting and allows for better entry of the seeds into the sponge A better pick up is attained and seeding consistency is imp...

Page 24: ...chanism is unique it has great capacity to sow seed consistently and accurately However if seeds are left in the hopper over the winter months rats and mice will find an entry point into the hopper by...

Page 25: ...eft SPECIAL PURPOSE SEEDING If the quantity of seed is too small to accurately weigh then collect the seed from 10 outlets and halve the result before applying the general formulae Using Blank Off Pla...

Page 26: ...TIO Range 1 Range 2 To change range use a 5mm Hex Key to remove the 4 Cap Screws in each sprocket replace them end for end Range 1 Ratio for low seeding rates and small seeds Range 2 Ratio for high se...

Page 27: ...rve shown The fertiliser rate is verified by using the same calibration procedure as used to calibrate the seed Page 20 To change the fertiliser application rate move the slide in for less or out for...

Page 28: ...ser slide may be easily removed without tools as shown below Remove the slide at the end of your planting season to ensure it can not corrode in place To empty or clean the fertiliser hopper remove th...

Page 29: ...TAL Carter EP 220 or equivalent NOTE Do not us a hypoid type of oil as damage will occur Machines Grease Points Drive Leg assembly Depth Leg assembly Seed Shaft drive Fertiliser Shaft drive Rear Trans...

Page 30: ...all through Do not leave seed lodged between the pad and seeder unit as this will distort the pad giving erratic sowing The sponge pads are replaced as shown below REPLACEMENT OF SPONGE PADS Removing...

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Page 59: ...or Basic Functions of Running Area in Acres or Hectares Total Area in Acres or Hectares Speed displayed in Kms hour or Miles hour Distance Displayed in Kms Meters Optional Functions of Working Time 4...

Page 60: ...uired The unit stores all relevant information at switch off Two panel buttons allow for all adjustments of the functions on the large display Technical Power supply DC 10 to 30 Volts low current Fuse...

Page 61: ...the magnet is close to this sensor the area counters are disabled but the speed displays are still enabled There are many possibilities for positioning this sensor Lever movements within the cab Three...

Page 62: ...increase the circumference to the value required Note the maximum circumference is 5 12 metes always displayed in meters ie 5m12cm Press and hold will increment automatically Press display once to st...

Page 63: ...plays an accurate running Hectare Area covered The smallest denomination displayed is 0 001 Hectares ie 10 m2 Press and hold change to clear the running Area store Note this also clears the running Ac...

Page 64: ...hour Initial shown by SP GB Speed Display is updated every 2 seconds If there are no pulses for 10 seconds then the display will clear Display Distance in Kilometers and Meters Press Display again to...

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