3P1006NT
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2018-06-06
151-144M
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................................1
Safety Decals ....................................................................5
Introduction...........................................................................12
Description of Unit ...........................................................12
Intended Usage ........................................................12
Models Covered .......................................................12
Using This Manual...........................................................12
Owner Assistance............................................................13
Further Assistance...........................................................13
Preparation and Setup .........................................................14
Pre-Setup Checklist..................................................14
Hitching Tractor to Drill ....................................................15
Hitch Extension ........................................................15
Semi-Mounted Hitching ............................................15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................16
Electrical Connection................................................16
Leveling the Drill.......................................................17
Operating Instructions .........................................................20
Pre-Start Checklist...........................................................20
Drill Lift/Lower (s/n ).........................................21
Drill Lift/Lower (s/n A1058W-) ..................................22
Lowering...................................................................23
Caster Pivot Locks (s/n ) .................................24
Caster Pivot Locks (s/n A1058W-) ...........................25
Transporting ....................................................................26
Semi-Mounted 3-Point Transport .............................26
Trailer Transport.......................................................27
Loading Materials ............................................................28
Material Rates Overview .................................................29
Seeding Depth Overview.................................................29
Acremeter Operation .......................................................30
Field Operation ................................................................31
Parking ............................................................................31
Storage ............................................................................31
Adjustments ..........................................................................32
Seed and Fertilizer Rate...........................................32
Planting Depth..........................................................32
Coulter Adjustments ........................................................33
Coulter Depth (All Rows)..........................................33
Coulter Down Pressure ............................................34
Coulter Spring Length ..............................................34
Coulter Depth (Individual Rows) ..............................35
Drill Weight Adjustment ...................................................35
Row Unit Adjustments .....................................................36
Disc Blade Adjustments ...........................................37
Opener Adjustments........................................................38
Opener Down Pressure............................................38
Disc Scraper Adjustment..........................................38
Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option)...................39
Seed-Lok
Lock-Up .................................................39
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) .......................40
Troubleshooting ...................................................................41
Maintenance and Lubrication..............................................43
Caster Brake Adjustment ................................................44
Caster Brake Adjustment (s/n ) ................44
Caster Brake Adjustment (s/n A1058W-) .................45
Materials Clean-Out ........................................................46
Main Box and Dual Box Clean-Out ..........................46
Native Grass Box Clean-Out....................................46
Fertilizer Box Clean-Out...........................................47
Small Seeds Box Clean-Out ....................................47
Disc Maintenance.....................................................47
Chain Maintenance ..................................................48
Seed Flap Replacement...........................................48
Eye bolt Adjustment .................................................49
Bleeding Hydraulics .................................................51
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ........................53
Options ..................................................................................58
Appendix A - Reference Information ..................................64
Specifications and Capacities .........................................64
Tire Inflation Chart...........................................................64
Torque Values Chart .......................................................65
Chain Routing..................................................................66
Hydraulic Diagrams .........................................................78
Appendix B - Pre-Delivery ...................................................79
Attach Meter Hoses at Rows...........................................88
Appendix C - Accessory Installation ..................................90
Carbide Disc Scraper Installation ....................................90
Weight Bracket Installation..............................................91