Depth Adjustment ......................5-12 Work Switch .........................5-14 General Guidelines ......................5-15 Quick Tips ........................5-16 Shank T rip Force .......................5-16 Packing Force ......................5-16 Hydraulic System .....................5-16 Lifting and Lowering the Openers ................5-16 Setting the Seed Depth ....................5-17 C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
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Packer wheels bounce and chatter excessively in field..........8-3 Openers drop quickly after transport lock valve is closed..........8-3 Opener pressure drops quickly during normal operation..........8-4 Excessive seed depth and soil throw................8-4 Openers not fully lifting to transport position..............8-4 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Tractor Operation • Be aware of the correct tractor operating procedures, when working with implements. • Review tractor operator’s manual. • Secure hitch pin with a retainer and lock drawbar in centre position. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
Always be sure pressure is relieved before disconnecting hoses or parts. Always secure connecting parts and safety chains before towing ammonia trailer. Always have ample water available in case of exposure to ammonia liquid or gases. August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
• Maintain proper hydraulic fluid levels. • Keep all connectors clean for positive connections. • Ensure all fittings and hoses are in good condition. • Do not stand under wings. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
Storage • Store implement away from areas of main activity. • Level implement and block up securely to relieve pressure on jack. • Do not allow children to play on or around stored implement. August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Stay away from beneath the wheels when in the raised position. Keep others away. S47332 Familiarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read them carefully to understand the safe operation of your machine. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
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Place "Openers" valve in locked position before adjusting depth or transporting. S44446 Familiarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read them carefully to understand the safe operation of your machine. August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Safety Lighting and Marking MORRIS recommends the use of correct lighting and marking to meet the ASAE standard for roadway travel. Be familiar with and adhere to local laws. Amber warning and red tail lights secured on the machine promote correct transportation of this implement.
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Safety Lighting and Marking - Continued C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 1-15...
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Safety Lighting and Marking - Continued 1-16 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Specifications C2 CONTOUR AIR DRILL Specifications and Options 3 Frame Models Base Size 25’ (7.62 m) 31’ (9.45 m) 41’ (12.5 m) 51’ (15.54 m) Weight - 10” Spacing 14,738 lb 16,025 lb 20,928 lb 24,622 lb 25.4 cm Spacing...
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Specifications C2 CONTOUR AIR DRILL Specifications and Options 5 Frame Models Base Size 61’ (18.59 m) 71’ (21.64 m) 80’ (24.38 m) 86’ (26.21 m) 90’ (27.43 m) Weight - 10” Spacing 31,392 lb 35,441 lb 25.4 cm Spacing 14,239 kg 16,109kg - 12”...
ATTENTION - BE ALERT. Your safety is involved. Manuals Note: Pre-Delivery Inspection Form must be Warranty Void if Not Registered completed and submitted to Morris Industries within 30 days of delivery date. Parts Manual Order Part Number S50152 Assembly Manual...
Tighten wheel bolts. Check hose connections. Accumulator pressure is at 0. Ball valves are in locked position. OWNER REFERENCE Model: Serial No: Dealer: TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY. Town: State: Phone: DO NOT TAKE NEEDLESS CHANCES!! OWNER/OPERATOR Date: C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
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Checklist Notes August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Section 4: Introduction Introduction Section 4: Section Contents Introduction Introduction ........................4-2 C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
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CONTOUR DRILL floating hitch cultivator. Keep this book handy for ready reference at all times. It is the policy of Morris Industries Ltd. to improve its products whenever it is possible to do so. The Company reserves the right to make changes or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on machines sold previously.
The unique design of the opener allows the Morris CONTOUR DRILL to be used in a variety of seeding applications from conventional to zero till applications.
• Lock safety hook onto chain. Hitch Jack Raised Note: Provide only enough slack in chain to permit turning. Caution Dirt in the hydraulic system could damage O-rings, causing leakage, pressure loss and total system failure. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
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• Route the digital pressure gauge harness away from moving parts and sharp protrusions. Connect the red wires to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Connect the black wires to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. PRESSURE GAUGE August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
• Refer to Specifications, Section 2, for weight, transport height, and width. • Transport with tractor only! MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR • Ensure safety chain is attached correctly to the OPERATOR INJURY RESULTING FROM NON- towing vehicle and the hitch of the implement.
DECAL - S34428 Danger Always stay clear of wings being raised, lowered or in elevated position. Ensure cylinders are completely filled with hydraulic fluid - wings may fall rapidly causing injury or death. CASTOR LOCK August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
• Put tractor remote in “float” position. • Let openers drop and pressure go to 0 psi (or near 0 psi) on gauge. • Lift openers to transport position and lock “Openers” valve. Pressure Gauge C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
350 psi (2413 kPa) 450 psi (3102 kPa) 1200 psi (8274 kPa) * Maximum system hydraulic pressure is 1200 psi or 4 times the pre-charge pressure, whichever is the lower number. OPERATING ACCUMULATOR VALVE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Note: Operate system at the lowest system pressure Valve Locations that will keep shanks locked vertical during seeding and provide adequate packing pressure. Excessive hydraulic pressure may disturb rocks and damage carbides. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
Valve Locations to reverse direction may cause openers to plug. Note: Under “Normal Operation” the valve block will maintain the set system pressure in the accumulator when openers are raised. PRESSURE GAUGE 5-10 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
“Operating” valve can be turned in a few turns to reduce bleed- off speed. To increase operating pressure: • Operate tractor hydraulic lever to increase pressure to desired operating point. PRESSURE GAUGE C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 5-11...
"System" valve in service position and relieve pressure from hydraulic system. Shut tractor off and remove key before servicing or adjusting depth. Place "Openers" valve in locked position before adjusting depth or transporting. S44446 5-12 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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Note: For ease of adjustment, adjust a few openers across the drill to confirm desired seeding depth before adjusting the remaining openers. • Move the “Openers” ball valve to the unlocked position before using drill. ADJUSTMENT CAM LYNCH PIN Adjustment Cam C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 5-13...
OFF quicker. Important COVER Ensure metering clutch is turned OFF when moving unit to prevent damage to metering wheels in the event pressure switch is in ON position. Adjustment Screw 5-14 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Operation General Guidelines The results obtained from the Morris Contour Drill are directly related to the depth uniformity of the unit. Worn points, uneven tire pressures, and bent shanks must be avoided to obtain optimum field results. • Operating depth should be uniform at all opener locations, when spot checking the implement in the field.
(the display pressure won’t drop all the way to zero). When transporting the drill, lift the openers and ensure that the display pressure goes down to zero. 5-16 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Hydraulic system must be bled after it has been serviced (if any portion of the system has been opened to atmosphere). See “Bleeding Hydraulic System” in Maintenance Section. 5-18 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Note: When raising or lowering wings, do so in one continuous motion until fully up or down. Do not stop flow part way allowing wings to fold on their own. This may disrupt the sequence Flow Control Valve of operation. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 5-19...
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Operation Wing Lift Hydraulics - Continued Three Frame Models Five Frame Models 5-20 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
The oil returning from the gland side of the cylinders flows to the opener ball valve into port “E” of the valve block and out of port “B” back to the tractor. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 5-21...
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Oil is also felt on the line that operates the directional lock out valve. This causes the directional lock out valve to close preventing the oil in the accumulator from returning back to the tractor. The directional lock out valve maintains the pressure in the accumulator in this position. 5-22 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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The oil returning from the gland side of the cylinders flows to the opener ball valve into port “E” of the valve block and out of port “B” back to the tractor. Note: If the tractor valve has leakage the system pressure will continue to drop during operation. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 5-23...
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Oil is also felt on the line that operates the directional lock out valve. This causes the directional lock out valve to close preventing the oil in the accumulator from returning back to the tractor. The directional lock out valve maintains the pressure in the accumulator in this position. 5-24 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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If the pressure reduction is too great the operator will have to pressure the system up to the desired pressure. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 5-25...
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Operation Notes 5-26 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
• Do not feed left over treated seed to livestock, treated seed is poisonous and may cause harm to persons or livestock. Keep service area clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Caution Tire replacement should be done by trained Wheel Bolt Torque personnel using the proper equipment. SIZE Torque 75 lb. ft. (102 Nm) 9/16 110 lb. ft. (149 Nm) 150 lb. ft. (203 Nm) C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
• Remove the cylinder. Repair or replace cylinder as necessary. ZERO Reverse the above procedure to reassemble trip. PRESSURE Note: Bleed air from hydraulic circuit before using unit. Refer to “Bleeding Hydraulic System” for details. Pressure Gauge C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Body Assembly August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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Service” position and remove all pressure from hydraulic systems before attempting any service work on hydraulic components. Hydraulic system must be bled after it has been serviced (if any portion of the system has been opened to atmosphere) C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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Turn “Operating” valve out to “Bleed Off/Service” position and remove all pressure from hydraulic systems before attempting any service work on hydraulic components. Hydraulic system must be bled after it has been serviced (if any portion of the system has been opened to atmosphere) C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
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Hose Clamp ........................S27987 Center Lock Flange Lock Nut - 3/8 ................... S42865 Single Shoot Boot ......................S45464 Wear Shank W/Carbide ..................... S49538 Single Shoot Knife Kit (Contains Items 1, 3, 4 and 5) ............6-10 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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Wear Shank W/Carbide ..................... S47337 3” Wear Shovel ......................... S49540 Single Shoot 3” Spreader Kit (Includes Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9) ......... S31980 Carriage Bolt - 3/8 x 1-3/4 Lg .................... C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-11...
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Injector Tube - 1/8 OD - See NH3 Kit Supplier for Tube ............. S48814 Compression Fitting - 1/8 x 1/8 ..................S56550 IP Paired Row Boot Kit (Contains Items 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) ............. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-13...
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Injector Tube - 1/8 OD - See NH3 Kit Supplier for Tube ............. S48814 Compression Fitting - 1/8 x 1/8 ..................S56551 IP Left Sideband Boot Kit (Contains Items 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) ..........6-14 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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Injector Tube - 1/8 OD - See NH3 Kit Supplier for Tube ............. S48814 Compression Fitting - 1/8 x 1/8 ..................S56552 IP Right Sideband Boot Kit (Contains Items 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5) ..........C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-15...
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Side Band Left Kit (Includes Items 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, and 13) ..........S55275 Side Band Left Kit (Includes Items 1, 2, 5, 6A, 9, 12, and 13) S46181 Kit - Mud Guards (Includes Items 4, 7, 8, and 11) 6-16 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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Side Band Right Kit(Includes Items 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, and 13) ..........S55274 Side Band Right Kit(Includes Items 1, 2, 5, 6A, 9, 12, and 13) ......... S46181 Kit - Mud Guards (Includes Items 4, 7, 8, and 11) C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-17...
"System" valve in service position and relieve pressure from hydraulic system. Shut tractor off and remove key before servicing or adjusting depth. Place "Openers" valve in locked position before adjusting depth or transporting. S44446 6-18 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Service” position and remove all pressure from hydraulic systems before attempting any service work on hydraulic components. Hydraulic system must be bled after it has been serviced (if any portion of the system has been opened to atmosphere) C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-19...
Only check for leaky cylinders if accumulator system pressure drops rapidly during operation or openers drop rapidly from transport in a short period of time. 6-20 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
• Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before servicing or disconnecting hoses. • Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands. • Keep all components in good repair. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-21...
• Pack grease inside the dust cap and tap into position. Important Check wheel bearings for play every 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) or yearly, which ever occurs first. Tighten as required. 6-22 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
4. Check seasonally to ensure the tie rods on the wings are tight. Note: Damage to frame components could result if tie rod tension is not maintained. TIE ROD TIE ROD 71 Foot Unit Shown 6-24 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
After initial wing-up the clearance will decrease, but do not re-adjust clearance. Gravity Lock Ensure gravity locks move freely in both directions. Note: Damage to wing lift components will result if gravity locks malfunction. Winged Up Winged Down C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-25...
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Maintenance Notes 6-26 August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
• Coat exposed wing lift cylinder shafts (Refer to Wing Lift Cylinder Shaft Protection). MORRIS PAINT • Paint any surfaces that have become worn. Part Number Description W-4647 Red MORRIS Spray Can N31087 White MORRIS Spray Can Z-10 Red MORRIS Paint/Litre Can August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
Openers drop quickly after transport lock valve is closed..........8-3 Opener pressure drops quickly during normal operation..........8-4 Excessive seed depth and soil throw................8-4 Openers not fully lifting to transport position..............8-4 C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
Depth setting too deep. Reduce opener seeding depth. Openers drop quickly after Hydraulic line, fitting or cylinder Locate leaking line, fitting or cylinder and repair transport lock valve is closed. leak. or replace. C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014...
Parallel link pivot bolts too tight. Loosen pivot bolts in small increments until all openers will drop quickly from raised position under their own weight (put tractor remote in float to allow openers to drop). August 2014 C2 Contour Air Drill...
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Fax: 306-933-8626 It is the policy of Morris Industries Ltd. to improve its products whenever it is possible to do so. Morris Industries reserves the right to make changes or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on machines sold previously.
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