Monosem 7x7 NG Plus 4 Series Operator'S & Parts Manual Download

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Page 2: ... ENGLISH 7x7 NG 4 SERIES PLANTERS STACKER FRAMES Serial No 20A CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm MONOSEM INC...

Page 3: ...rovides you the assurance that Monosem will back its products where defects appear within the warranty period Should the equipment be abused or modified to change its performance beyond the original factory specifications the warranty will become void and field improvements may be denied If you are not the original owner of this machine it is in your interest to contact your local Monosem dealer t...

Page 4: ...rms at the highest level countless hours were spent designing and testing before this machine was built To achieve the maximum performance it is imperative that this machine is operated in accordance with the procedures outlined in this manual This manual has been prepared for use in operation adjustment and maintenance of the planter Read this manual carefully prior to operating the planter The i...

Page 5: ...se Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements 20 3 Page Hitch Setup Using No Mast Semi Mounted 20 3 Hitch Setup Using Rigid Center Mast Fully Mounted 20 4 Attach the Planter to the Tractor 20 4 Hydraulic Connections Recommendations 20 5 Check The Hydraulic System 20 6 Attach the Warning Light Harness 20 6 Warning Lights and Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem 20 7 Leveling The Planter 20 7 Detach from Tractor ...

Page 6: ...ystem 60 12 Setting Tank Pressure with Blower Eliminator 60 13 Microsem Microgranular Insecticide System 60 13 7085 SU 60 14 Insecticide Drop Tube 60 14 Setting The Output 60 15 How To Test for Insecticide Rates 60 16 Possible Sprocket Combinations 60 17 Trouble Shooting 60 17 Microsem Setting Chart Drive Sprockets To Be Used 60 18 Liquid Fertilizer 60 19 Optional Piston Pump 60 21 Dry Fertilizer ...

Page 7: ...CAUTION The signal word CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe practices associated with events which could lead to personal injury A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol DANGER identifies the most serious hazards DANGER or WARNING safety signs are l...

Page 8: ...all all guards and shields TS231 19 07OCT88 Prevent Machine Runaway Avoid possible injury or death from machinery runaway Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals Machine will start in gear if normal circuitry is bypassed NEVER start engine while standing on ground Start engine only from operator s seat with transmission in neutral or park TS177 UN 11JAN89 05 2 061919 ...

Page 9: ... electrolyte Using correct battery booster or charger procedure If acid is spilled on skin or in eyes 1 Flush skin with water 2 Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid 3 Flush eyes with water for 15 30 minutes Get medical attention immediately If acid is swallowed 1 Do not induce vomiting 2 Drink large amounts of water or milk but do not exceed 2 L 2 qt 3 Get medical attention immedi...

Page 10: ...erating system Be careful when operating system on hillsides tractor can tip sideways if it strikes a hole ditch or other irregularity Permit only one person the operator on tractor platform while tractor and machine are in operation A34331 UN 13OCT88 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly Prevent falls by facing the machine when getting on and off Maintain 3 point contact with steps handholds and hand...

Page 11: ...APR13 Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Do not wear radio or...

Page 12: ...flush immediately with water Wash hands and face after using chemicals and before eating drinking smoking or urination Do not smoke or eat while applying chemicals After handling chemicals always bathe or shower and change clothes Wash clothing before wearing again Seek medical attention immediately if illness occurs during or shortly after use of chemicals Keep chemicals in original containers Do...

Page 13: ...king order Use only prescribed tire sizes with correct ratings and inflate to the pressure specified in this manual Use of other than prescribed tires may decrease stability affect steering result in premature tire failure or cause other durability or safety issues H111235 UN 13MAY14 05 7 061919 ...

Page 14: ... and slow moving equipment on public roads Frequently check for traffic from the rear especially during turns Use the turn signals Keep everyone clear of the planter For stability and operator safety the tractor must be properly ballasted Know the transport height and width of the planter Avoid serious injury or death keep the marker arms away from overhead power lines Proceed cautiously under ove...

Page 15: ...r for the towed load Use additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface conditions when turning and on inclines Observe Maximum Transport Speed The maximum transport speed for this implement is 32 km h 20 mph Some tractors are capable of operating at speeds that exceed the maximum transport speed of this implement Regardless of the maximum speed capability of the tractor being used to ...

Page 16: ... oil or debris On self propelled equipment disconnect battery ground cable before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine On towed implements disconnect wiring harnesses from tractor before servicing electrical system components or welding on machine Falling while cleaning or working at height can cause serious injury Use a ladder or platform to easily reach each location Us...

Page 17: ...re welding Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from area Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating Do not use a chlorinated solvent in areas where welding will take place TS220 UN 15APR13 Do all work in an area that is well ventilated to carry toxic fumes and dust away Dispose of paint and solvent properly Avoid Heating Near Pressuri...

Page 18: ...egularly Replace damaged hoses IMPORTANT All hydraulic couplers must be clear of debris dust and sand Use protective caps on X9811 UN 23AUG88 fluid openings until ready to make connection Foreign material damages the hydraulic system Store Attachments Safely Stored attachments such as dual wheels cage wheels and loaders can fall and cause serious injury or death Securely store attachments and impl...

Page 19: ... PTO and all power drives shut off the engine and remove the ignition key Unhook the tractor lift arms from hitch pockets and remove center link If a quick attach is used position levers so that the locking mechanism is in the unlatched position and lower T81389 UN 28JUN13 When the lift arms or quick attach arms are clear of the tractor slowly drive the tractor away from the planter STORING THE PL...

Page 20: ...per tools or equipment for the job at hand Never use you hands to locate a hydraulic leak Use a small piece of cardboard or wood Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid see a doctor at once Gangrene can result Without immediate medical treatment serious infection and reactions can occur T81389 UN 28JUN13 Replace all shields and guards a...

Page 21: ...r hinge points 50 hr Frame Hinges Joints 200 hr Wheel Hubs NOTE Extreme operating conditions such as excessive dirt temperature or speed may require more frequent lubrication T81389 UN 28JUN13 LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS Wheel bearings should be repacked with clean heavy duty axle grease every 4 5 seasons This applies to all drive wheels transport wheels and marker hubs LUBRICATE GREASE FITTINGS Thos...

Page 22: ...um transport speed for this planter is 10 MPH or 16 km h DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at any speed that does not permit adequate control of steering and stopping Do not carry passengers on transported equipment Make sure to clear any obstructions overhead and to the side of the implement while transporting Make allowances for increased length and weight of the planter when making turns stopping etc ...

Page 23: ...ION 1 Only one planting unit is necessary to check seed population Tie up the sets of closing wheels on one unit with a heavy cord or light chain It may be necessary to decrease the tension of the closing wheel arm 2 Put seed in the seed hopper 3 Begin planting At the end of a short distance for example 100 yards or 90 meters check to see if seed is visible in the seed trench Make adjustments to s...

Page 24: ...es if available The implement code number represents the weight of the implement and how far rearward the weight is from the tractor NOTE Dual rear wheels are required for stability and load capacity A 12 row machine which weighs 10 375 pounds adds 16 375 pounds to the rear axle when the machine is raised For tractor hitch lift requirements and front ballast requirements use the implement code met...

Page 25: ...itch pins The effective weight on the tractor would be 10 000 x 48 61 10 000 x 37 61 7 868 8 6 065 6 13 934 4 lbs Effective weight Therefore the additional CoG distance added about 39 to the scale weight of the loaded machine Set the Tractor Wheel Spacing NOTE On planters without drawbars certain tire combinations require a Category 3N quick coupler to obtain wheel tread settings on 30 inch rows S...

Page 26: ...nection kit Some hydraulic motors are low flow high pressure motors The motors are designed to operate on a closed center hydraulic system Connecting low flow high pressure hydraulic motors to an open center system A85287 UN 09MAR15 A85597 UN 10MAR15 A Machine Drain Coupler B Tractor Drain Connection is not recommended See your dealer or qualified service provider for more information Hitch Setup ...

Page 27: ...he tractor transmission is in Park 1 Place the hitch load depth control in the Position setting for better control when hitching and during operation Refer to the Tractor Operator s Manual 2 Raise both quick hitch latch control levers A Verify that the correct center link top hook B is installed on the quick hitch before proceeding CAUTION To prevent possible injury during tractor attachment only ...

Page 28: ...itch height control See Tractor Operator s Manual 9 Adjust the tractor hitch rate control See Tractor Operator s Manual APY02894 UN 11FEB19 Locked Position A Latch Control Lever Hydraulic Connections Recommendations A82588 UN 23MAY14 Tractor Valves Extend and Retract symbols are on tractor selective control valve SCV cover Refer to tractor operator s manual for specific hydraulic operational detai...

Page 29: ...your skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene can result Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury must reference a knowledgeable medical source Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical damage kinks age and exposure Check the hoses regularly Replace any damaged hoses After applying pressure to system check all of the hydraulic connections and the hoses for leaks X9811 UN 23...

Page 30: ...ce provider Keep safety items in good condition Replace missing or damaged items NOTE Light and emblem placement vary according to local regional and national government regulations Amber warning lights are positioned on the outer edge of each side of the planter On integral planters red lights are also positioned next to the amber lights Slow moving vehicle emblem is centralized on the rear of th...

Page 31: ...d gauge wheels as needed While planting the parallel arms C should be parallel to ground or angle slightly upward toward the planter frame The bottom of the toolbar should be approximately 19 above the ground 4 Periodically verify that the planting units are level during operation B Planting Units C Parallel Arms APY02893 UN 11FEB19 20 8 061919 ...

Page 32: ...rating Machine section 3 Lower parking stand and fasten with drilled pin A and spring locking pin 4 Lower machine to ground See tractor operator s manual 5 Place SCV levers in Float position 6 Turn tractor key switch off CAUTION Avoid injury from escaping hydraulic oil under pressure relieve pressure in the system before removing hoses from breakaway couplers 7 Disconnect all hydraulic hoses 8 Dis...

Page 33: ...eed rates carefully 4 Check the tire pressure before seeding 5 Allow the tractor hydraulic oil to warm up thoroughly before seeding 6 Use clean seed for the best results 7 Use detailed information about your planter attachments for the function and operation Hydraulic Motor Operation Connect hoses correctly To engage hydraulic motors move the selective control valve SCV lever forward retract funct...

Page 34: ...justment handle in the neutral setting Relieve the row unit down force Thoroughly flush the liquid herbicide system with clean water Follow the chemical manufacturer s label IMPORTANT Store the seed disks away from extreme heat or direct sunlight Do not leave the disks in the meters during the off season Do not store the disks under heavy parts Store the disks in the shipping box or hang on a wall...

Page 35: ...RINING Secondary Bars used on the wings of the Stacker Bar are not to be more than six inches 6 from the main bar Use of secondary bars further than six inches on the wings may cause damage to the Stacker Bar OPERATION LARGE STACKER BAR Change From Rigid to Flex 1 Take Pin A from holder position and insert into hole to fix wing and center section together 2 Take Pin B from holder position and inse...

Page 36: ...holder 3 Loosen both sets of jam nuts hex nuts at D E 4 Remove Pin C reposition Leveling Link and re pin in upper hole 5 Remove outer jam nut hex nut washer and one PVC Spacer at E 6 Reposition hex nut jam nut pair at D tighten snug against Leveling Link 7 Reinstall washer hex nut and jam nut at E positioning them up against the Leveling Link 8 Securely tighten both sets of jam nuts hex nuts again...

Page 37: ...e Leveling Link to its original setting to make the wings level when folded for transport Adjust Leveling Link as follows 1 Raise planter off ground in unfolded position 2 Relieve all cylinder pressure 3 Adjust Leveling Link so that you can easily install or remove the pin APY02887 UN 11FEB19 Rigid Pin 1 Hole A Pin 2 Storage Holder Pin 3 Hole D To transport remove Pin 3 and place in Storage Holder...

Page 38: ...FRAME 7 x 7 Stacker Bar 20 15 061919 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 39: ...available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Look for the Monosem Inc App for US not EU APY02899 UN 11FEB19 SOWING DISTANCES Number of Holes in the Seed Disc Transmission sprocket selection Driver A 26 24 23 26 24 23 24 23 19 19 17 18 19 17 18 17 14 14 14 Driver B 17 17 19 23 23 24 26 26 23 24 23 26 28 26 28 28 24 26 28 Seed Spacing inches 9 7 9 8 6 10 0 10 7 11 6 12 7 13 1 13 7 14 7 15 3 16...

Page 40: ...500 26 100 6 1 2 96 500 80 400 64 300 53 600 50 800 48 300 43 900 37 100 32 200 28 400 26 800 25 400 24 100 7 89 600 74 700 59 700 49 800 47 200 44 800 40 700 34 500 29 900 26 400 24 900 23 600 22 400 7 1 2 83 600 69 700 55 800 46 500 44 000 41 800 38 000 32 200 27 900 24 600 23 200 22 000 20 900 8 78 400 65 300 52 300 43 600 41 300 39 200 35 600 30 200 26 100 23 100 21 800 20 600 19 600 8 1 2 73 ...

Page 41: ...rbofan requires a larger hydraulic motor The vacuum hoses are attached to the inlet of the turbofan and deliver suction to the metering box of each row unit An arrow decal on the turbofan housing indicates direction of impeller blade rotation The top of the impeller blade will rotate towards the fan outlet A protection shield against rain is located at the top of the turbofan and when in an open p...

Page 42: ...rop An excessive amount of oil flowing into the motor can result in damage to the motor or the turbofan When attempting to shut off the turbofan the blade must be allowed to spin down If the flow of oil stops abruptly the check valve in the block on the motor will re circulate the oil already in the motor helping to prevent damage to the fan and motor Still you should not allow the flow of oil to ...

Page 43: ...onnections are tight and that the hoses and fittings have not been damaged Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid see a doctor at once Gangrene can result Relieve pressure on system before repairing adjusting or disconnecting T81389 UN 28JUN13 X9811 UN 23AUG88 40 3 061919 ...

Page 44: ... may result in damage to the motor s shaft seal Refer to your tractor s manual or contact your dealer for further information on the tractor drain kit When uncoupled the coupler has a 10psi relief pressure Hydraulic flow requirements are as follows Standard turbofans 6 7 gal minute High output Extra high output turbofans 10 11 gal minute NOTE Check the labeling on your turbofan to determine if you...

Page 45: ...Kidney Beans Fava Beans Peanuts 25 30 APY18006 UN 05MAR19 APY18007 UN 05MAR19 To set the vacuum level for PTO and Hydraulic drive It is not necessary to have to reset vacuum levels daily Vacuum levels will be slightly lower during tractor and pump start up 1 Use the recommended vacuum settings above or consult your Monosem dealer 2 Engage PTO or push tractor lever switch to start oil flow to hydra...

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Page 47: ...er for Closing Wheel 3 Adjustable V Press Wheels 4 Independent Gauge Wheels 5 Heavy Duty Disc Openers 6 Common Narrow Linkage 7 Quick Adjust Down Pressure 8 Metering Box 9 2 Bushel Plastic Hopper The NG Plus 4 row unit is shown above with standard features Other options are available for specific conditions or uses 50 1 061919 ...

Page 48: ...arm to the other Use a high quality SAE grease to lubricate the gauge wheel arms Gauge wheel arms should be greased daily more often in extreme conditions APY18012 UN 19JUN19 Drive Chain The drive chains have a spring loaded tensioner The chain may need to shorten or replace the chain if wear stretches the chain and reduces spring tension Periodically check the pivot point of the chain idlers to e...

Page 49: ...d forward to decrease pressure This adjustment allows for shallow beet medium corn or deep bean planting Choose the pressure best suited for your soil conditions and seed type Shims are provided on each wheel axle to allow adjustment in the gap between wheels Adjust as needed for seed depth and soil conditions Other closing systems are available Contact your Monosem dealer for more information APY...

Page 50: ...w Disc Closing Wheel If Equipped To adjust the flat press wheel pressure turn knob A clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure To adjust depth of closing discs loosen nuts B and slide disc mount brackets up or down To adjust the angle of the discs loosen nut C and turn discs A Knob B Knob A Knob B Nuts To Adjust Depth of Closing Disc C Nuts To Adjust Angle of Disc AP...

Page 51: ... set all rows with equal down pressure APY18032 UN 28MAY19 Seed Meter The seed metering system is made of cast aluminum and consists of two parts the main housing and the removable cover The metering box is equipped with a stainless steel seed disc that delivers the seed to the seed tube NOTE No seed lubricant is needed for the Monosem meter However the use of talc is recommended for machines with...

Page 52: ...t the metal brace 1 is in good condition replace if bent To install the new gasket rotate the outer edge of the plastic wear gasket 2 into the groove It will lock into place when the stub 2A fits into the hole 2B of the housing Next install the cap plate 3 and three bolts and nuts 4 NOTE Thoroughly clean the metering box housing before installing a new wear gasket Any residue left from previous us...

Page 53: ...f the indicator is raised too high 0 to 5 When the indicator 1 is moved toward minus the scraper moves towards the holes of the seed disc and opens the hole on the side of the meterbox 2 This decreases the suction and may cause skipping if the indicator is too low The clear plastic control window on the cover allows monitoring of seeds on disc APY18019 UN 05MAR19 1 Indicator 2 Hole Setting for LAR...

Page 54: ... 0 to 2 Cotton 1 Canola 0 to 1 Pickle Melon 1 1 to 2 Hemp 0 to 1 NOTE The above settings are base lines settings so checking before and during planting is essential APY18021 UN 05MAR19 Meterbox Cover The cover is the removable part of the metering box Two wing nuts secure the cover to the main housing The components on the outside of the cover are a control window and trap door The components on t...

Page 55: ...s used for seeds such as peanuts and kidney beans This special metering box cover has a larger opening to improve the seed flow into the seed chamber a larger discharge channel to avoid blockage and a special less aggressive seed scraper to avoid skips The metal shutter should be in the high position for these large seeds APY18023 UN 05MAR19 1 Bolts 2 Brass Ejector Block NOTE The large cover can b...

Page 56: ...hute The seed chute simplifies the job of emptying the hoppers Attach the chute 1 to the Row Unit Place a bucket at the bottom of the chute lift the seed chute door and collect the left over seed 1 Chute APY18025 UN 05MAR19 Seed Chute 50 10 061919 ...

Page 57: ...oved from the metering box to clean them or to use a different disc use a permanent marker to identify which seed disc came from which metering box Put seed discs back into their corresponding metering box This assures wear patterns on the disc and gasket match to keep a proper vacuum seal Seed Disc Identification APY18027 UN 05MAR19 The size of the seed disc is engraved on the back of the seed di...

Page 58: ...on Single seed drop 2 3 8 7 DC6035 high population Single seed drop 1 3 8 4 3 8 DC0930D double seed drop Hill drop seeds 3 4 2 apart 9 1 2 28 DC0930T triple seed drop Hill drop seeds 3 4 2 apart 9 1 2 28 DC1230D double seed drop Hill drop seeds 3 4 2 apart 7 1 8 21 DC1230T triple seed drop Hill drop seeds 3 4 2 apart 7 1 8 21 DC1830D double seed drop Hill drop seeds 3 4 2 apart 4 3 4 14 Cotton DC1...

Page 59: ...n 2 3 8 7 Sorghum DC7222 high population 1 3 16 3 1 2 DC6015 Small seed 1 3 8 4 3 8 DC6020 Large seed 1 3 8 4 3 8 Spinach DC12020 Large seed high populations 11 16 2 1 16 DC0625 medium population Summer 14 1 4 42 DC0925 high population 9 1 2 28 DC0635 medium population Winter 14 1 4 42 Squash DC0935 high population 9 1 2 28 DC4016 medium population Small Medium Large Pelleted seed 2 1 8 6 1 2 DC40...

Page 60: ...bs 2 288 lbs 3 310 lbs 4 335 lbs 5 410 lbs Wide Linkage Down Pressure 4 Springs 1 310 lbs 2 358 lbs 3 400 lbs 4 475 lbs 5 535 lbs NOTE Down pressure settings are approximate Actual down pressure will vary depending on row unit options APY18028 UN 05MAR19 APY18029 UN 05MAR19 Wide Linkage Down Pressure 50 14 061919 ...

Page 61: ...per is worn The holes of the seed disc are too large for seed Ground speed too fast Problem Skipping and Doubles Possible Reason Seed is bridging in the meterbox cover Ground speed too fast Holes of the seed disc are too large Cut off seeds Fields are too steep The shutter is adjusted incorrectly Vacuum setting is too high Seed Sensor eye is dirty Problem Irregular Spacing Possible Reason Ground s...

Page 62: ...SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Do not replace the MONOSHOX with other shocks or springs Valving in the replacement shocks or springs may be different from the MONOSHOX causing the row units to act differently SPRING PRESSURE Normal pre load is when the compression nut B just touches the top of the spring No threads showing between compression nut and the top of spring Base line down pressure for Monoshox...

Page 63: ...20 327 30 340 40 355 50 365 60 375 70 388 80 401 90 413 100 425 NOTE The values listed are average values so individual readings can vary slightly from those listed APY09730 UN 22APR19 Monoshox Air Pictured Slotted Collar The slotted collar stops the flow of seed to the meter It is used in medium to large seed sizes APY18026 UN 05MAR19 Slotted Collar 60 2 061919 ...

Page 64: ...ing wheels NOTE If planter is equipped with other style of closing wheel the down pressure of Pro Wheel and closing wheel can be adjusted using the closing wheel bracket handle or knob When not used the Pro Wheel can be rotated up and locked into raised position with locking tab C Plastic scraper D is used to keep stainless steel band of Pro Wheel clean Scraper should be adjusted to maintain sligh...

Page 65: ...Cells in Seed Disk 3 Determine Ideal Row Adjustment Number On Chart From Above Information 4 Check Calibration Check Calibration of Adjustable Sprocket s Zero line See Calibration Section in Operator s Manual 5 Adjust Individual Twin Rows Align Magnet with Black Zero Line Turn Front Disk to Align with Chart Number Reinstall Lynch Pin Repeat for Each Row 6 Check Twin Rows for Accurate Stagger APY09...

Page 66: ... distance use the chart value closest to the actual value determined in Step 2 If you wish to plant a seed spacing that is not listed in the chart provided contact your Monosem Dealer 4 CHECK CALIBRATION The adjustable sprocket has a black zero line that indicates where the zero on the magnetic decal should align This is done at the factory This will not change unless a sprocket or part of the adj...

Page 67: ...peration the Sync Row system should be calibrated set zero at the start of each planting season and after replacement of any parts in the Sync Row system During this process it will be necessary to work between the planter units Proper support for the planter will be necessary if not placed completely on the ground Please have adequate equipment and personnel available to safely facilitate these a...

Page 68: ...nt and back meters on first set of twin rows c Place a 7 8 wrench on the hex shaft and turn clockwise top of shaft moves toward the tractor at the same time place a thumb on the seed disc of the front meter through the control window and apply enough pressure to keep the disc from freewheeling forward and to take up any slack in the meter drive chain See Figure 1 APY09739 UN 13MAR19 Figure 1 60 7 ...

Page 69: ...ip to step 4 If the back edge of the seed cell hole is more than 1 16 from the tip of the scraper then the Sync Row dial setting will need to be adjusted h Adjust the Sync Row dial setting Remove the lynch pin Pull selector dial forward off pin and rotate clockwise to next hole 2 4 6 etc and slide back onto pin Reach through the control window and turn the seed disc counter clockwise until the lyn...

Page 70: ...ngs This Chart is for an 18 cell plate Twin Row Spacing Inches 30 Seed Population Seeds Acre Seed Distance Inches Chart Number 50000 8 3 8 8 49000 8 1 2 8 48000 8 3 4 10 47000 8 7 8 10 46000 9 1 8 10 45000 9 1 4 12 44000 9 1 2 12 43000 9 3 4 14 42000 10 14 41000 10 1 4 16 40000 10 1 2 16 39000 10 3 4 16 38000 11 18 37000 11 1 4 18 36000 11 1 2 0 35000 12 0 34000 12 1 4 2 33000 12 3 4 2 32000 13 2 ...

Page 71: ...5 3 4 8 21000 16 1 2 8 20000 17 1 2 10 19000 18 1 4 10 18000 19 1 4 12 17000 20 1 2 12 16000 21 3 4 14 15000 23 1 4 14 This Chart is for an 18 cell plate Twin Row Spacing Inches 38 Seed Population Seeds Acre Seed Distance Inches Chart Number 50000 6 625 16 49000 6 75 18 48000 6 875 18 47000 7 0 46000 7 125 0 45000 7 375 2 44000 7 5 2 43000 7 75 4 42000 7 75 4 41000 8 6 40000 8 25 6 39000 8 5 8 380...

Page 72: ...75 18 45000 7 0 44000 7 125 0 43000 7 25 2 42000 7 5 2 41000 7 75 4 40000 7 75 4 39000 8 6 38000 8 25 6 37000 8 5 8 36000 8 75 10 35000 9 10 34000 9 25 12 33000 9 5 12 32000 9 75 14 31000 10 14 30000 10 5 16 29000 10 75 18 28000 11 25 18 27000 11 5 0 26000 12 0 25000 12 5 2 24000 13 2 23000 13 3 4 4 22000 14 1 4 6 21000 15 6 20000 15 3 4 8 19000 16 1 2 8 18000 17 1 2 10 17000 18 1 2 10 16000 19 1 ...

Page 73: ...fan to coat the inside of the tank and delivery hoses First tank with seed 1 cup talc per 2 bu of seed Regular use Sprinkle talc as seed is added to the tank in the following rates Corn soybeans cotton 1 cup talc per 3 bushels of seed 1 cup per 3 units seed corn Milo rice 1 cup talc per 2 bushels of seed Excessive humidity large seed or heavy seed treatment Double the regular usage rate Adjust the...

Page 74: ...plates have seed on them 2 Once enough seed has been transferred to the hoppers raise the planter so the agitator stops 3 Turn the seed shafts to fill the seed plates 4 Set the vacuum to the desired level 5 Adjust Blast Gates A to achieve desired tank pressure APY09744 UN 20MAR19 A Blast Gates 6 Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 until desired setting are achieved IMPORTANT Make sure the case drain line for...

Page 75: ... disc scraper It deposits material down in the seed trench infront of the seed tube Requires the edge above the double disc to be notched out Insecticide Drop Tube 7085 DA Mounts on the right hand side of the unit with the same bolts that attach the disc scraper It deposits material down in the seed trench behind the seed tube The top of the tube points straight up APY09745 UN 13MAR19 7085 DA 60 1...

Page 76: ...ouble sprocket 1 and the interchangeable sprockets 2 The chart provided will assist with the setting and also indicates the sprockets to be used for the principle commercial products The furnished information is a recommendation only NOTE Avoid moisture contamination Moisture in the product will cause hardening and could cause chain breakage To avoid this problem empty hoppers and store in a dry p...

Page 77: ... Engage the Microsem and drive forward the pre measured distance Weigh the amount of product caught in the container and convert to grams Ounces x 31 103481 grams Inches x 2 54 cm Use the following formula Output 10 quantity weighted g Inter rows cm x 2 Example Inter rows 60 cm 23 63 Quantity weighed 60 grams 1 929 oz If 8 kg ha or 8 lb acre is required choose the ratio 8 5 0 24 0 384 A 12 B 18 C ...

Page 78: ...prockets for the interchangeable B sprocket are available on request 13 14 16 23 26 35 12 18 21 0 66 25 22 12 0 68 12 10 12 0 72 25 20 12 0 75 12 15 20 0 8 25 18 12 0 83 25 16 12 0 94 25 15 12 1 or 12 12 20 1 25 22 20 1 13 12 10 20 1 2 25 12 12 1 25 25 18 20 1 4 25 10 12 1 5 25 15 20 1 66 More Product 25 12 20 2 08 25 10 20 2 5 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Variations between the outlets or metering bo...

Page 79: ...cket A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C s per acre 5 35 6 42 7 22 8 03 9 82 11 15 22 12 18 12 12 15 12 12 22 20 12 12 12 12 15 20 25 18 12 30 12 22 20 12 18 20 25 20 12 25 18 12 25 15 12 25 22 20 36 12 18 20 12 15 20 25 16 12 25 15 12 25 12 12 THIMET 20G 40 25 22 12 25 18 12 25 15 12 25 22 20 s per acre 3 26 3 92 4 40 4 89 6 00 6 80 7 50 Ag Logic 22 12 18 12 12 22 20 25 22 12 25 18 12...

Page 80: ...s in operation To reposition the manifold loosen the wing nuts and slide the manifold forward and sideways or rearward as required and retighten the nuts CAUTION Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous Improper use can result in injury to persons animals and soil Handle with care and follow instructions of the chemical manufacturer IMPORTANT If the fertilizer is placed too close to the seed it may...

Page 81: ...L 1384 9 35 9 38 2 39 5 47 4 L 1385 10 32 2 34 3 39 5 42 6 L 1386 15 21 5 22 9 23 6 28 4 L 1381 20 16 1 17 1 17 7 21 3 L 1387 22 14 6 15 6 16 1 19 3 L 1388 23 14 14 9 15 4 18 4 L 1389 26 12 5 13 3 13 7 16 5 L 1390 30 10 7 11 4 11 8 14 2 L 1391 31 10 3 11 11 3 13 6 L 1392 32 10 1 10 7 11 1 13 3 Gallons per Acre 60 20 061919 ...

Page 82: ...pump set on 10 draw in a mixture of half diesel fuel and half 10 weight oil until the discharge is clean Then plug inlet and outle t Piston Pump Application Rates Piston Pump Application Rates Pump Setting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 row 30 13 19 26 32 38 45 51 58 64 4 row 36 11 16 21 27 32 37 43 48 54 4 row 38 10 15 20 26 30 35 41 46 51 6 row 30 9 13 17 21 25 30 35 39 43 6 row 36 7 11 14 18 21 25 29 32 ...

Page 83: ...ump is set too low Adjust pump setting Packing washers are worn out Replace Low Metering Low Metering POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Valves fouled or in wrong place Inspect and clean valves Air leak in suction line Repair leak Pump is set too low Adjust pump setting Broken valve spring Replace Over Metering Over Metering POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Improper rate setting Adjust pump setting Trash is under val...

Page 84: ...ft and pin are required or manual hitch with pins NOTE If the connector tubes between the hoppers are too long they can be cut to size As an option a 2 row hopper can feed 3 or 4 outlets and a 3 row hopper can feed 4 5 or 6 outlets The fertilizers are then delivered with a meter specially equipped and plugs to allow certain outlets to be blocked off as desired The primary adjustment is set by usin...

Page 85: ... A 21 Sprocket B 30 3 Engage the fertilizer attachment and drive forward the pre measured distance of 328 feet 100 meters 4 Weigh the amount of fertilizer caught in the container in ounces 5 Find the desired row spacing on the Calibration Chart below locate the target ounces Use the following formula to determine the Material Multiplier need to achieve the desire application rate Target Ounces Mea...

Page 86: ... feet 100 meters 3 Weigh the amount of fertilizer caught in the container in ounces 4 Find your row spacing on the below chart locate the approximate ounces and follow the chart up to see CALIBRATION CHART NOTE Because all fertilizers do not have the same density and the granules can be irregular it is impossible to furnish an exact setting chart lbs acre Row Spacing 80 90 100 120 130 140 170 190 ...

Page 87: ... 145 340 106 250 88 208 79 187 13 22 162 380 119 280 99 233 89 210 21 35 165 388 121 285 101 238 91 214 12 19 170 401 125 295 105 246 94 221 23 35 176 414 130 305 108 254 97 229 13 19 185 435 136 320 113 267 102 240 21 30 190 448 140 330 117 275 105 248 25 35 193 455 142 335 119 279 107 251 12 16 202 476 149 350 124 292 111 262 25 30 208 490 153 360 128 300 115 270 13 16 219 516 162 380 135 317 12...

Page 88: ...ed by the chemical manufacturer A field check is important to determine the correct application rates The following method for calibrating is recommended 1 Attach a plastic bag to each chemical meter outlet tube 2 Lower the planter and drive 500 feet at the desired seeding population and speed 3 Weigh in ounces the amount of chemical in one bag 4 Multiply the number of ounces by the factor shown b...

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Page 92: ...rchase Date ____________________________________________ Dealership _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Suggestions For Successful Planting 1 Choose a reasonable working speed adapted to the field conditions and desired accuracy 2 Check proper working of the seed metering seed placement spac...

Page 93: ...or damage caused by normal wear and tear lack of reasonable and proper maintenance failure to follow operating instructions recommendations misuse lack of proper protection during storage vandalism the elements collision or accident and 5 normal maintenance parts and or service including but not limited to calibrations adjustments inspections and any consumables including but not limited to tires ...

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