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Rev. 08/21

 

 

Crop Seeder

 

DRL

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048 & 072

 

Operator

s Manual

 

Summary of Contents for DRL-048

Page 1: ...Rev 08 21 Crop Seeder DRL 048 072 Operator s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...g dealer The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use Like all mechanical products it will require cleaning and upkeep Lubricate the unit as specified Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment For service your authorized Tar River dealer has trained me chanics genuine Tar River serv...

Page 4: ...ay And Transport Operations 10 Assembly 12 15 Operating Instructions 16 18 Before Beginning 16 Adjust Seed Cup Output 16 Seeding Fertilizing Rate Adjustment Handle 17 Seed Cup Shutoff 18 Seed Depth Rear Roller 18 Lubrication and Maintenance 19 Changing Discs 19 Seed Charts 20 Torque Specifications 21 Parts Breakdown 23 29 Hopper Assembly 24 25 Frame Assembly 26 27 Roller Assembly 28 29 Decals 30 3...

Page 5: ...ade with a stainless steel box and nylon plastic seed rollers to disperse seeds effectively and accurately Technical Specifications Suitable for drilling and fertilizing corn beans oats etc in level or gently rolling fields The double disc coulters create an opening to fertilize and seed easily in tilled soil The depth of seeding can be adjusted Seeding quantity can be adjusted The seeder can plan...

Page 6: ...used to call you attention to in structions involving you personal safety and the safety of others Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death This symbol means Attention Become alert Your safety is involved Note the use of the signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guideline...

Page 7: ...nstructions with all users annually This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment s operations Do not allow per sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of ho...

Page 8: ...w the maintenance safety instructions included with this manual Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear especially of children and animals Don t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted Ease into it and become familiar with your new equipment Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments Co...

Page 9: ...particularly children Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs as you may not hear people shouting NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in the tractor or equipment except as required for operation Keep hands and clothing clear of moving pa...

Page 10: ...and devices are available from your dealer The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities However some localities prohibit their use Local laws should be checked for all highway and marking requirements When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph 20 mph at night or during the day use the amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle SMV identifica...

Page 11: ...ation or movement Allow for unit length when making turns Operate the towing vehicle from the operator s seat only Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and or operate machine while standing alongside of unit Never leave running equipment attachments unattended As a precaution always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation Cor...

Page 12: ...bar 14 00 beside it The Double Disc Assemblies mounted on teh back bar should beign between the front There will be 5 on each bar DRL 048 Align the center rear Double Disc opener of the machine using the 3 pt support as a guide Then slide the two front middle ones as far left and right as possible as in the picture Then use these to adjust the remaining 14 00 on center There will be 4 on the front...

Page 13: ...the machine The 5 longer hoses are to be installed from the front seed cups to the rear double disc openers The longer hoses are darkened in the illustration for clarity Step 4 Use clamps to secure the hoses to the seed cups Step 5 Insert the shut off flaps into each of the seed cups ...

Page 14: ...ting is to the outside Secure in place with nuts and cotter pins Step 7 Attach the packer wheel arm Step 8 Attach and install the roller adjust ment rod Step 9 Install Roller Support Plates WITH FRONT BOLTS ONLY THE BACK BOLTS ARE IN STALLED AFTER THE CHAIN GUARDS ARE IN STALLED Step 10 Install chains ...

Page 15: ...ten the drive sprocket after ensuring the chain is straight Install chain shield Step 12 Install back bracket bolt out during roller assembly Step 12b Install step board Step 13 Attach spring loaded scraperboard Step 14 Install the packer wheel assembly Step 15 Install the tension spring Step 16 Turn the handle to the outside ...

Page 16: ... all cups close and open completely anduniformly NOT FLUSH GEARS PROTRUDING FLUSH GEARS NOT PROTRUDING The Seed cups on the DRL may come with either of two different style of seed cups or a combination of both Typically the front Seed box section is equipped with a LARGE SEED CUP and the rear section typi cally has the LEGUME SEED BOX To adjust seed output The LARGE SEED front section is usually d...

Page 17: ...not you need to loosen the clips on both sides of the seeding fertilizing wheel and push the wheel into the box Tighten the clips When the seeding fertilizing box is closed and the meter indicates 0 Adjust fertilizing rate by rotating the hand wheel The meter has 8 numbers from 0 8 from zero to Maxi mum Weight size relative humidity and moisture content can affect seeding rates Users can adjust th...

Page 18: ...on Turning the knob counterclockwise would raise the basket which would lower the disc openers and make the application deeper The top link on the tractor should be properly adjusted to carry the machine level in an operating position During operation the tractor lift must be fully lowered to allow the machine to follow the con tour of the ground The machine is totally ground driven so proceed wit...

Page 19: ...if removed improperly Left side hub turn Clockwise to loosen and turn counter clockwise to tighten Right side hub turn counter clockwise to loos en and clockwise to tighten Step 1 Remove the dust cap Step 2 Remove the external scraper dust cap Step 3 Remove hub nuts Step 4 Unscrew the hub from the disc support Step 5 Replace the discs and reassemble 1 Hour Check all fasteners and hardware includin...

Page 20: ...ctors cause rates to change Variations in seed granular size density moisture seed treatment and the amount of machine overlap will affect the final application rate Cup Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rye 72 95 118 148 178 Fescue 44 79 114 138 162 Wheat 105 146 187 227 267 Corn 76 155 234 290 346 Gran Fertilizer 55 133 183 233 268 304 Cup Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rye 25 38 51 64 75 Fescue 22 33 45 57 68 W...

Page 21: ...ent torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for Metric hardware Make sure that fastener threads are clean and that you properly start thread engagement ...

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Page 23: ...Rev 08 21 Crop Seeder DRL 048 072 Parts Manual ...

Page 24: ...he same LH plate faces the rear of the machine The RH plate faces the front of the machine LH rear RH front Note Front and rear seed cup boxes can be identified by examining the shafts The front seed cup box has spiral splines while the rear has straight splines Front cup box Rear cup box ...

Page 25: ... 048 1 DL7000 72 Hex seed box shaft DRL 072 1 13 BM061012 Bolt M6x1 0x12 14 DL2003 Drive sprocket Z40 1 15 DL2006 Drive sprocket Z26 1 16 DL7004A Rate adjustment face plate front 1 DL7004B Rate adjustment face plate rear 1 17 DL7005 Counter pointer 2 18 LNM0610 Lock nut M6x1 0 19 DL1006 Cleanout spout 2 20 DL7002 Clamp assembly with hardware 84 21 BM061016 Bolt M6x1 0x16 22 BM0812535 Bolt M8x1 25x...

Page 26: ...he same LH plate faces the rear of the machine The RH plate faces the front of the machine LH rear RH front Note Front and rear seed cup boxes can be identified by examining the shafts The front seed cup box has spiral splines while the rear has straight splines Front cup box Rear cup box ...

Page 27: ... Description Shaft guide seed cup Shaft guide retainer seed cup Sheet metal screw Clevis composite M10x60 Cotter pin M2x22 Plastic washer adjustment handle Nut elastic stop M14 2 00 Chain guard bracket short attach chain guard to hopper Chain guard bracket long attach chain guard to rear frame Nut hex head M10 1 50 Washer lock M10 Washer flat M10 Washer rubber 2mm x 10 mm x 25 mm Bolt M10 1 50x20 ...

Page 28: ...28 DRL 048 DRL 072 Crop Seeder Frame Assembly 34 ...

Page 29: ...5x20 Cotter pin M2 5 x 20 40 15 DL6008 Complete cloture disc assembly 10 DL6001 Disc assembly w discs bearings arm 10 16 DL6004 Disc single 10 17 DL8001 Roller downforce adjustment wheel 2 18 LNM1620 Self locking nut M16x2 0 2 19 DL8002 Roller downforce rod 2 20 DL8004 Roller downforce spring 2 21 CP3 x 35 Cotter pin M3 x 35 2 22 DL8009 Shoulder pin M16 x 70 2 23 FW16 Flat washer M16 2 24 DL4003 A...

Page 30: ...30 DRL 048 DRL 072 Crop Seeder Roller Assembly ...

Page 31: ...Scraperboard rod for DRL 072 1 16 NM08125 Nut HH M8 1 25 17 LW08 Lock washer M8 18 BM0812550 Bolt HH M8 1 5 x 50 19 LFW18 Large flat washer M8 20 DL11012 Flap 7 25 DRL 048 6 pcs DRL 072 1 pc DL11012A Flap 8 25 DRL 072 7 pcs 21 DL11009 Flap spring 22 DL11001 Downforce springs cultipacker 2 23 DL9002 48 Cultipacker complete DRL 048 1 DL9002 72 Cultipacker complete DRL 072 1 DL9003 Cultipacker wheel ...

Page 32: ...32 DRL 048 DRL 072 Crop Seeder Roller Assembly ...

Page 33: ...33 DRL 048 DRL 072 Crop Seeder Roller Assembly Item Part Description Qty 35 CP2 5x20 Cotter pin M12 x 20 2 36 BM081010 Bolt HH M8 1 00 x 10 2 37 309 0102 Grease fitting M6 1 00 2 ...

Page 34: ...34 DRL 048 DRL 072 Crop Seeder Decals ...

Page 35: ...hopper lid 1 5 D1224 Decal Spreading Chart Note see RH inside of hopper lid 1 6 RT1004E Decal Warning Do not open 2 7 RT1004D Decal Warning To prevent serious injury or death 2 8 Decal Gear Ratio 12 40 1 9 RT1016 Decal Logo Tar River Implements 1 10 Decal Gear Ratio 11 26 1 11 RT1013 Decal Logo Tar River Mfg 1 12 D1309 Decal Assembled in the USA 1 13 D1305 Decal Attention Scraperboard assembly 1 1...

Page 36: ...Crop Seeder Decals 1 5SBD1005 Qty 1 2 D1005 Qty 1 3 D1016 Qty 1 4 SBD1004 Qty 1 5 D1224 Qty 1 6 RT1004E Qty 2 7 RT1004D Qty 2 8 Qty 1 10 QTY 1 9 RT1016 Qty 1 11 RT1013 Qty 1 12 D1309 Qty 1 13 D1305 Qty 1 14 Qty 1 15 Qty 1 ...

Page 37: ...hear pins tires tubes knives blades or other wear items Oil or grease is not covered by this warranty All obligations of Belco Resources Equipment under this limited warranty shall be terminated if Proper service is not performed on the machine The machine is modified or altered in any way The machine is being used or has been used for purposes other than those for which the machine was intended D...

Page 38: ...co Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Resources Equipment purchased from an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer that the equipment be free from defects in material and work manship ...

Page 39: ...DRL 048 DRL 072 Crop Seeder 401 Jeffreys Road Rocky Mount NC 27804 www tarrivermfg com Tel 252 822 7140 Fax 252 787 5855 Sales tarrivermfg com ...

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