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13/10/2016 

A Ground Breaking Company Since 1923      

Introduction 

 
Congratulations on purchasing a Taege M3 Mini Hopper!  Taege Engineering, a market 
leading agricultural company, who pride themselves on developing market leading solutions 
demanded by New Zealand farmers and contractors. 
 
Taege Engineering want you to be satisfied with your product, which has been designed and 
manufactured to provide years of dependable use.  
 
By following our 

owner’s manual (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the 

second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, 
make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how 
to properly maintain and use it.  You can download additional copies 

of your owner’s manual 

from www.dealer.taege.com. 
 
Reference to the right and left hand side of the M3 Mini Hopper is as you see it from behind 
the machine looking toward the tractor. 
 
Please quote your M3 Hopper model, chassis number and controller version when seeking 
advice or ordering parts.  
E.g. M30220E  #04516  RC350 #03366 
 
Thank you for purchasing a Taege M3 Mini Hopper. Taege Engineering has a policy of 
continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and 
appearance of products without prior notice. 
 

Summary of Contents for M3 Mini Hopper

Page 1: ...aking Company Since 1923 M3 Metering Series Mini Hopper Manufactured by Dealer Local Agent Taege Engineering Ltd Main West Road Sheffield 7500 New Zealand Ph 64 3 318 3824 Fax 64 3 318 3646 E mail sales taege com www taege com ...

Page 2: ...Page Introduction 3 Safety 4 Safe Operating Procedures 5 Maintenance 6 Storage 6 Getting the M3 Mini Hopper ready for the first time 6 Configuration 7 Calibration 7 Fan Speed 7 Operation 7 Bolted Connections 8 Daily Maintenance 8 Notes 9 Warranty Certificate 10 ...

Page 3: ... extended If you ever lend or sell this machine make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator s manual so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it You can download additional copies of your owner s manual from www dealer taege com Reference to the right and left hand side of the M3 Mini Hopper is as you see it from behind the machine looking toward the tractor Please quote ...

Page 4: ...king around or under the machine Ensure tractor electrics are disconnected and or turned off and machine hydraulics disconnected when working or repairing the Mini Hopper Tighten all nuts and bolts after initial use and thereafter at regular 30 hr intervals Watch for moving parts and stay well clear of implement while it is moving Practice safe handling of all agricultural chemicals including trea...

Page 5: ... vision Never work or walk or allow any person child under the equipment If travelling on the road please ensure that the tractor being used is fitted with the necessary lights turn signals and all other legally required equipment No person is ever to be between the tractor and this implement No person child is to climb or ride onto this implement at any time other than the operator When parking o...

Page 6: ...ting the M3 Mini Hopper ready the first time After you have mounted the unit Plug in the M3 Mini Hopper power lead to the tractor 30amp auxiliary power supply or direct to a 12vdc battery Ensure that the wiring loom is clear of the tractor linkage and drawbar You now ready to put seed fertilizer into the hopper s Open the hopper lid and fill the hopper with product after filling the hopper close t...

Page 7: ...one gram increments Care must be taken to prime the hopper before calibrating to make sure that no bridging occurs during calibration Comment When calibrating a Taege M3 Mini Hopper ensure that sufficient seed is weighed E g Grass at least 1 00Kg The Air Assist Blower must be turned OFF during calibration Go to the Controller Owners Manual and follow the instructions about QUICK CALIBRATION Always...

Page 8: ... Connections All the bolted connections should be re tightened after the first day or 50Ha of use Daily Maintenance Electrical Connections Drill to tractor auxiliary connection Lead connections Wiring loom for damage Bolts All bolts Hopper Sponges for damage ...

Page 9: ...9 13 10 2016 A Ground Breaking Company Since 1923 NOTES ...

Page 10: ...opy of the warranty has been correctly filled out and returned to the manufacturer Contact your dealer if you have any further queries Disclaimer Drilling with Taege seed drills in conditions normally outside of the germination tolerances of the seed concerned cannot be expected to give satisfactory results Every attempt has been made to ensure the correctness of information and diagrams in this m...

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