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Section 2: Operating Instructions
10/13/11
APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M
Table of Contents
Section 2: Operating Instructions
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the seeder. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the All Purpose Seeder
without first having read, fully understood, and become
totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
•
Important Safety Information, Pages 1 to 5
•
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 7
•
Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 11
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 14
•
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 30
The following information should be known and
inspections made before operating your seeder.
Tractor Hook-up
!
DANGER
Tractor hook-up to equipment is dangerous and can result in
serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to stand between
the seeder and tractor during hook-up operations. Do not
operate hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is
directly behind the tractor or near the seeder.
1.
Slowly back tractor up to the All Purpose Seeder
while using the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to
align the tractor’s lower hitch link holes with the
seeder’s clevis lug holes.
2.
Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,
and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
3.
Attach tractor’s 3-Point lower links to the seeder’s
lower hitch clevises using 7/8" diameter hitch pins.
Secure hitch pins with linch pins.
Check
Reference
Read and follow all “Safety Rules”
carefully.
Important Safety
Information
Read and follow “Tractor Hook-up”
instructions below.
Section 2
page 11
Read and understand “Operating and
Adjustment Instructions” in this manual
Operator’s
Manual
Lubricate seeder as needed. Refer to
“Lubrication”
Section 4
page 31
Check seeder initially and periodically for
loose bolts & pins, “Torque Values Chart”.
Section 8
page 36
Make sure all guards and shields are in
place.
Operator’s
Manual
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts,
pins, and chains.
Operator’
Manual
Inspect seed cups and seed tubes for foreign
matter.
Section 3
page 18
Set speed change sprocket for drive type
desired.
Section 3
16
Set seed rate. See “Seed Rate Charts”.
Section 3
pages 20 to 23
4.
Attach tractor’s top center link to the seeder’s top
hitch using a 3/4" diameter hitch pin. Secure hitch pin
with a linch pin.
5.
Ensure that the lower hitch arms are blocked to
prevent excessive side movement.
6.
Return to tractor and slowly operate controls up and
down to make sure seeder clears tractor tires, frame,
and drawbar. Move or remove drawbar if it interferes.
7.
Manually adjust one of the tractor’s lower lift arms up
or down to level the seeder from left to right.
8.
With the seeder resting on level ground, manually
adjust tractor’s top link until the seeder is level from
front to rear.
Transporting
!
CAUTION
When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the
day, use accessory lights, and devices for adequate warning to
operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and
local laws.
1.
This seeder can be transported with a full box of
seed, however; it is best not to do this unless
necessary because the increased weight does
increase the chances for problems on the road.
2.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. Do not exceed 20 miles per
hour travel speed. When traveling on roadways,
transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles
may pass you safely.
3.
Reduce tractor ground speed when turning. Leave
enough clearance so the seeder does not contact
obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
4.
Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over
rough or hilly terrain.
Filling the Seed Box
!
CAUTION
Always lower the All Purpose Seeder to the ground before
filling and checking seed level in the seed box. This will keep
the rollers from turning while working around them.
Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 12:
1.
Always lower the All Purpose Seeder to the ground,
engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off,
and remove key before filling the seed box.
2.
Release lid latch handle (#5) and open seed box
lid (#1) until over center latch arms (#2) have locked
in place. Doing this will keep the lid from falling while
filling the box.
3.
Fill seed box from the rear while standing on the
ground. Do not step or climb on the rear roller (#3) to
fill the seed box. Make sure the rear roller (#3) is on
the ground so it cannot turn while filling the box.
