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Owners Manual
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Head Office:
P.O. Box 2018
Hilton Highway, Washdyke
Timaru, New Zealand
Telephone (03) 688 2029
Facsimile (03) 688 2821
EcoSeeder
Australian Branch:
4B Silverton Close
Laverton North 3026
Melbourne, Australia
Telephone (03) 9314-9666
Facsimile (03) 9314-6810
Pt. No. 67392
Issue 0918

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual EcoSeeder ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Pt. No. 67392 Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Issue 0918 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Acquisition & Warranty On delivery of your new Duncan EcoSeeder please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage, please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately. Assemble any parts supplied loose and inspect your machine with the aid of this manual to familiarise yourself with its features.
  • Page 5 Description of Machine The Duncan EcoSeeder is a Tee-boot drill which can be operated as a trailing or a 3 point linkage machine. The seed box is mounted on a robust frame accommodating large diameter tyres for the arable situation. The depth of the ground engaging conponents on the 3 point linkage machine is controlled by adjusting turnbuckles fitted to each wheel leg.
  • Page 7: Dimensions & Capacities

    Dimensions & Capacities Pt. No. 67392 Issue 0918...
  • Page 8 ATTENTION On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols. These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards. Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine. Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported.
  • Page 9: Operator Safety

    SAFETY - General This section of the manual offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace N.B. Throughout this local safety regulations. These guidelines were current at manual important safety the time of publication, but may be superseded by later information is indicated regulations.
  • Page 10: Appropriate Dress

    SAFETY - General (Continued) Appropriate Dress Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the machinery. People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head. Refer to local safety standards for protective clothing and recommended safety equipment.
  • Page 11: Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely

    SAFETY - General (Continued) Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely All farm chemicals should be stored, used, handled and disposed of safely and in accordance with the supplier’s/ manufacturer’s recommendations. Read the product label before using, noting any warnings or special cautions, including any protective clothing or equipment that may be required, ie.
  • Page 12: Practise Safe Maintenance

    SAFETY - General (Continued) Practise Safe Maintenance Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the machine. General Maintenance Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The following general rules must be followed when maintaining or working with machinery: •...
  • Page 13 SAFETY - Machine Specific This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for the safe operation of the EcoSeeder. These guidelines were current at the time of publication, but may be superseded by later circumstances. They do not necessarily cover every possible hazard and must be read in conjunction with the SAFETY - General section (Page 6-10).
  • Page 14 SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) Hazard Points on the EcoSeeder (Continued) Pedestal Chain Guards To prevent hands, etc. getting caught in drive chains, guards are provided to cover sprockets, chain and chain tensioners mounted about the drive pedestal (RHS). These guards must be fitted while using the machine.
  • Page 15 SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) Inside Box Lid Item Decal/Guard Cross Ref. Pt. No. Qty ‘No Ride’ Refer Page 11 43900 ‘Pinch Point/Moving Parts’ Refer Page 11 43901 ‘Slippery When Wet’ Refer Page 11 43902 ‘Keep Clear’ Refer Page 11 43909 Arrows (inside box lid) 43905...
  • Page 16: Transport

    Transport Raise the drill into the transport position and hold at the full extent of the rams for a few seconds to allow cylinders to equalise. Important - To avoid machine damage due to drill lowering during transport, always close the hydraulic valve at the quick release coupling.
  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation General Operation Guidelines Use a sufficiently powerful tractor which is heavy enough to tow the drill safely. Operate the drill at a speed of 6-12 km/hr (4-8 mph). In stoney and uneven ground conditions a lower speed is more appropriate Check that the drill is level during calibration and while seeding.
  • Page 18 Level Drill Use the drawbar turnbuckle to tilt the drill so it is sitting level. An adjustment may be required after a short period of use because the paint wears off the discs and the discs sharpen which in turn improves the penetration abilities. Ensure that the front and rear rows are at an even depth.
  • Page 19: Sowing Chart

    Eco Seeder Sowing Charts Row Spacing 148.5 14R 16R 18R FRONT BOX Seed Rate (kg/ha) Agitator Shaft PRODUCT Gearbox Setting Position Position Type Wheat Full Oats Full Barley Ryecorn Disconnected White Peas Green Peas Full Peren. Grass Full Annual Grass Full Pasture Mix* Disconnected...
  • Page 20: Basic Calibration Procedure Gearbox Setting Lever

    Basic Calibration Procedure Gearbox Setting Lever To set the seed rate at the gearbox, slacken the tri knob (1) by turning counter-clockwise and push from below into the position indicated in the Sowing Chart. Retighten the star knob firmly. When one box is being calibrated, set the other one to zero to prevent loss of product.
  • Page 21: Seed Calibration

    Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Seed Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level. Seed/Fertilizer Calibration Procedures Remove the calibration tray from the storage brackets on the seedbox. Place the calibration tray (1) on the support members below the seeders .
  • Page 22 Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Hand Crank Turns for Seed Rate Calibration The tables represented below are for arable conditions (worked ground) and are calculated to indicate an average situation. If there is any doubt as to the accuracy of these figures for the conditions, it is advisable to run checks on the calibration figures listed.
  • Page 23: Use Of Seed Rate Calculator

    Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Use of Seed Rate Calculator Determining the gear box scale setting using the calculator. Usually the first calibration test yields a different seed rate. However with the value determined from the first test it is possible to determine the correct gearbox setting with the aid of the enclosed disc calculator.
  • Page 24: Calibration Deviations

    Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Calibration Deviations Deviations Between the Calibration Test and the Actual Seed Rate The most frequent cause for changes between the calibration test and the seed rate lies in the flowing properties of seed during sowing. These changes in properties generally result from reactions of the dressing agents to temperature, humidity or abrasion.
  • Page 25: Sowing Of Fine Seeds

    Basic Calibration Procedure (continued) Sowing of Fine Seeds For sowing small seeds the EcoSeeder Drill is equipped as standard with a combined normal and small seed metering wheel (1). During grain sowing and other larger varieties of seed both the large and small seed metering wheels are coupled and both rotate.
  • Page 26: Sowing Small Seeds

    Sowing Peas Peas having the size and shape as illustrated in A (e.g. White Field Peas), can be sown in all Duncan Drills with this type of metering wheel. The flap should be set to a gap of at least “3” on the flap setting lever (Page 18).
  • Page 27 Farmscan Jackal v3 Settings Setup Refer to the manual supplied with your Farmscan Jackal kit for information and operation. Farmscan Jackal v3 Factory Setup for EcoSeeder Refer to pages 6,9,11 of the Farmscan Jackal v3 manual. Input 2 -Two wire ‘reed’ sensor for ‘Area/Speed Wheel’ measurement taken from shaft on drive pedestal.
  • Page 29: Calibration Notes

    EcoSeeder Calibration Notes Pt. No. 67392 Issue 0918...
  • Page 30: Maintenance & Care General

    Maintenance & Care General Safety and Accident Prevention Advice Make sure that if the tractor remains attached to the drill that the ignition key is removed. During maintenance the drill should be supported in such a manner that if hydraulic failure was to occur the machine would still be adequately supported.
  • Page 31: Lubrication Instructions

    Greases should not be mixed as the structure may be weakened by the mixes of different types of thickener, which may cause softening and loss of grease from the bearings by running out. Your new Duncan EcoSeeder will give long and efficient service if given normal care and maintained properly.
  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance & Care - continued Daily Weekly Pre Season Components (or after 20Ha) (or after 75Ha) (or 500 Ha) Disc Openers ● ● ● Seeders/Agitators/Bottom Flaps ● ● ● Pivot Pin Fasteners ● ● Roller Chains ● ● Gearbox ● ●...
  • Page 33 4. Drive Chains All drive chains (1) should be checked after every 20 hours of operation and weekly thereafter or after 75Ha of operation. The metering wheels of the seed drill are driven via roller chains from the drive wheel. Cleaning of the roller chains is recommended annually or pre-season and after long periods of operation.
  • Page 34: Storage

    Maintenance & Care (Continued) 9. Bottom Flaps The required seed rate is controlled by both the metering wheels and the bottom flaps. The seed flows from the seed box into the metering wheel housings. Inside the metering wheel housing (1) the seed is caught between the metering wheel (2) and the bottom flap (3).
  • Page 35 EcoSeeder Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Jockey wheel under inflated Check pressure Are the hectare meter settings correct? Check settings Has the calibration procedure been followed correctly? Re-calibrate Is the shutter slide open too wide? Check settings Over Sowing Is the flap setting open too wide? Check settings Too larger gap between seeder unit &...
  • Page 36: Calibration Chart And Handy Hints

    Calibration Chart and Handy Hints Eco Seeder Sowing Charts Row Spacing 148.5 14R 16R 18R FRONT BOX Seed Rate (kg/ha) Agitator Shaft PRODUCT Gearbox Setting Position Position Type Wheat Full Oats Full Barley Ryecorn Disconnected White Peas Green Peas Full Peren.
  • Page 37: Issue

    Calibration Chart and Handy Hints Basic Calibration Procedure Seed Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level. Seed Calibration Procedures Place the calibration tray in the brackets Position all the clear plastic seed diverters to redirect the seed into the calibration tray Set Shutter Slide...
  • Page 38 EcoSeeder Maintenance Notes...
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  • Page 41: Head Office: P.o. Box

    Parts List ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Pt.
  • Page 42 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Dual Box Complete Assy 10, 11, 15 17, 18, 19 10, 11, 15 15, 23, 24, 17, 18, 19 25, 26...
  • Page 43 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Dual Box Complete Assy ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Refer pages 44 Main Frame Assembly Refer pages 44 Drawbar Assembly (Optional) Refer pages 69 Hectaremeter Kit (Optional -not shown) Refer pages 59 Seeder Mechanism 32 36 Refer pages 54...
  • Page 44 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Single Box Complete Assy 10, 11, 16 18, 19, 20 10, 11, 16 16, 24, 25, 18, 19, 20 26, 27...
  • Page 45 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Single Box Complete Assy ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Refer pages 44 Main Frame Assembly Refer pages 44 Drawbar Assembly (Optional) Refer pages 69 Hectaremeter Kit (Optional - not shown) Refer pages 59 Seeder Mechanism 14 16 18...
  • Page 46 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Mainframe and Drawbar 6, 8, 10...
  • Page 47 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Mainframe and Drawbar ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61102 14R Mainframe 27850 16R Mainframe 61100 18R Mainframe Refer Pages 46 Hydraulic Ram 27986 Pivot Pin Welded Assembly 45040 M16 x 50 Class 8.8 Bolt Z/P 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut Z/P 45002S M10 x 25 Class 8.8 Set Screw Z/P...
  • Page 48 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Hydraulic Ram ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 43977 2.5" x 8" x 1.5" Hydraulic Ram 27970 Hydraulic Hose x 1.32m 27971 Hydraulic Hose x 2.52m 61258 Hydraulic Block Assembly 43280 3/4” UN'O' to 3/8” BSP Nipple 43152 3/4" UN'O' 3/8" BSPM Silencer Assembly 43147 1/2”...
  • Page 49 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Wheel Leg Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 27865 Left Hand Wheel Leg 27866 Right Hand Wheel Leg (not shown) 19064 Plastic Bush 18607 Wheel stud & Nut 27872 1500kg Hub & Bearing Set 43412 Inner Bearing (Spares Only)
  • Page 50 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Tine and Boot Assembly Left Hand Tine Shown...
  • Page 51 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Tine and Boot Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION SINGLE DUAL 16R 18R 21413 LH Coil Tine 21414 RH Coil Tine 26848 LH Inverted Tee Clamp 25615 RH Inverted Tee Clamp 26849 Tiled Nihard Inverted Tee Point 45010 M10 x 65 Class 8.8 Bolt Z/P...
  • Page 52 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Dual Box Drive Pedestal ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Refer Pages 54 Dual Output Gearbox Complete Assembly 22281P Cover Plate Large 25979P Cover Plate Small 44992S M8 x 20 Class 8.8 Set Screw 45165 M8 Spring Washer Refer Pages 60...
  • Page 53 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Single Box Drive Pedestal ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Refer Pages 55 Single Output Gearbox Complete Assembly 22281P Cover Plate 44992S M8 x 20 Class 8.8 Set Screw Z/P 45165 M8 Spring Washer Z/P Refer Pages 60 Jockey Wheel Assembly...
  • Page 54 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Drive Chains Dual Box ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 25724 13 T Sprocket 1/2” P x 20mm Bore 25742 38 T Sprocket 1/2” P x 25mm Bore 27885 13 T Sprocket 1/2” P x 25mm Bore 27311 21 T Sprocket 1/2" P x 25mm Bore 22044 15 T Sprocket 1/2”...
  • Page 55 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Drive Chains Single Box ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 25724 13 T 1/2” P Sprocket x 20mm Bore 25742 38 T 1/2” P Sprocket x 25mm Bore 27885 13 T 1/2” P Sprocket x 25mm Bore 22044 15 T 1/2” P Sprocket x 20mm Bore 26198 21 T 1/2”...
  • Page 56 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Dual Gearbox Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 25756 Gearbox Sub-Assembly 22036 Quadrant, Speed Adjusting 25754 Lever, Front, Speed Adjusting 25755 Lever, Rear, Speed Adjusting 43366 M8 Tri-Knob Tapped Centre 47031 M8 x 30 Class 4.6 Cup Head Coach Bolt Z/P...
  • Page 57 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Single Gearbox Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 27900 Single Output Gearbox Sub-Assembly 23616 Speed Adjusting Quadrant 23615 Speed Adjusting Lever 43366 M8 Tri-Knob Tapped Centre 47031 M8 x 30 Class 4.6 Cup Head Coach Bolt Z/ P...
  • Page 58 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Chain Tensioner Dual Box ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 22535 Nylon Roller 23373 Chain Tensioner Short 22523 Torsion Spring, RH 23376 Chain Tensioner Anchor 30mm Extension 24106 Chain Tensioner Anchor 50mm Extension 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut Z/P 45043 M16 x 65 Class 8.8 Bolt Z/P...
  • Page 59 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Chain Tensioner Single Box ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 22535 Nylon Roller 22480 Chain Tensioner Arm Assembly 23373 Chain Tensioner Short Arm Assembly 22523 Torsion Spring, RH 23376 Chain Tensioner Anchor 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut Z/P 45043 M16 x 65 Class 8.8 Bolt Z/P...
  • Page 60 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Seed Box Drive Shafts ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 22044 15T x 1/2”P Sprocket 20mm Bore (Front Box) 22537 25T x 1/2”P Sprocket 20mm Bore (Rear Box & Single Box) 22294 Sprocket Key (6 x6 x 25) 27886...
  • Page 61 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Seeder Mechanism ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION SINGLE DUAL 16R 18R 43375 Metering Housing 43376 Shutter Slide 43377 Seed Metering Wheel (includes item 4) 43374 Fine Seed Wheel (for spares ordering only) 43378 Bottom Flap & Bolt Assembly...
  • Page 62 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Jockey Drive 22 23 Sensor, magnet and clamp hardware are included in optional HECTAREMETER KIT (see page 67)
  • Page 63 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Jockey Drive ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 25742 38T x 1/2” P Sprocket 25mm Bore 27887 Transfer Drive Shaft 25724 13T x 1/2” P Sprocket 20mm Bore 22294 Sprocket Key (6x6x25) 27885 13T 1/2"P Sprocket 25mmBore 25744 Jockey Wheel and Axle Assembly...
  • Page 64 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Dual Seedbox Assembly 19 17 Lid Hinge Detail Location Tab Detail Latch Rod Detail...
  • Page 65 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Dual Seedbox Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61160 Dual Box Assembly 16 Run (with seeder hardware) 61164 Dual Box With Lid 16 Run (painted sheetmetal -no hardware) 61162 Dual Box Assembly 18 Run (with seeder hardware) 61165...
  • Page 66 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Single Seedbox Assembly 17 15 Lid Hinge Detail 19 20 21 Location Tab Detail Latch Rod Detail...
  • Page 67 Flap Shaft (18mm) 16 & 18 Run 60098 Rear Flapshaft Handle w/assy 22568 Location Tab (Calibration Tray) 61241 Transfer Ecoseeder 14Run 27942 Transfer Ecoseeder 16 & 18 Run 29163 Hinge Assembly 22491 Hinge Pin 27599 Hinge Pin Spring Clip 43373 Black Edge Trim (2.0m 14 Run 2.3m 16 &...
  • Page 68 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Agitator Drives ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 60110PH Agitator Drive Rear Housing complete with internals 60110 Rear Housing only 60118PH Agitator Drive Front Housing complete with internals 60118 Front Housing only 22418 21T x 3/8” P Sprocket x 20mm Bore 22422 15T x 3/8”...
  • Page 69 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Agitator Shaft Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61216 Agitator Shaft Assembly 16R 61218 Agitator Shaft Assembly 18R 22420 16mm Agitator Joining Collar 22423 Agitator Shaft Support RH (Short) 22424 Agitator Shaft Support LH (Long) 22428 Agitator Shaft Support Cap 43442 5/8”...
  • Page 70 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Footboard Arrangement ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61220 Footboard 14 Run 27982 Footboard 16 & 18 Run 27978 Footboard Bracket (Single Box) 27979 Footboard Bracket (Dual Box) 61155 Footboard Step 14 & 16 Run Single Box 16 & 18 Run Dual Box...
  • Page 71 ‘Renovator’ Seed Drill Hectaremeter Kit ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 44571K Contains items 1 - 8 44572 Jackal v3 Speed & Area Meter 44573 Owner’s Manual Jackal v3 43403 Hectaremeter Sensor w/o Nuts AA-110P/5 43404 Hectaremeter Clamp & Magnet AA-117 43154 Hectaremeter Sensor Brass Nut 44028 Window Mount AH-407...
  • Page 72 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Disc Opener Assy (Option) There are different versions of items 7 and 18 respectively. The newer items are stamped with their part number. Older items are not stamped. Please tell the supplier which type you have - unmatched parts will not fit.
  • Page 73 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill Disc Opener Assy (Option) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION E214WDO Disc Opener Complete 14 Run E216WDO Disc Opener Complete 16 Run E218WDO Disc Opener Complete 18 Run 61234 Disc Opener Frame 14 Run 61232 Disc Opener Frame 16 Run...
  • Page 74 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill 3PTL to Trailing conversion Kit 27975K Remove the turnbuckles from the wheel legs. Use one turnbuckle on the drawbar. Fit the hydraulic rams onto the wheel legs. 10 11 12...
  • Page 75 ‘EcoSeeder’ Seed Drill 3PTL to Trailing conversion ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 27960 Drawbar Assembly 43977 2.5 x 8 x 1.5 Hydraulic Ram 27970 Hydraulic Hose 1.32m Long 27971 Hydraulic Hose 2.52m Long 43338 3/8" BSPTM 3/8" BSPF Swivel 90° Elbow...
  • Page 76 ‘EcoSeeder’ Tine Harrow (Optional) CFT18 (Dual Bar) 16/18R CFT16 (Single Bar) 16/18R CFT14 One side of Dual Bar Arrangement shown.
  • Page 77 ‘EcoSeeder’ Tine Harrow (Optional) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61225 Tine Harrow 14 Run Bar 61224 Tine Harrow Dual Bar 2 or 2 60425 Tine Harrow Single Bar 1 or 1 60255 LH Tine 60256 RH Tine 60422P Tine Harrow Tine Bracket...
  • Page 78 ‘EcoSeeder’ Uni-Roller (Optional)
  • Page 79 ‘EcoSeeder’ Uni-Roller (Optional) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION RTR24 Uni-Roller Complete 60504 Roller Frame W/Assy 60490 Drawbar Assembly Complete 60496 Link 60502 Roller Tube W/Assy 43589 Tyre 185/70 R13 60494 End Retaining Plate 43588 Bearing Unit 60495 Roller Axle Retainer 45041 M16 x 55 Class 8.8 Z/P Bolt...
  • Page 80 ‘EcoSeeder’ Tow Hitch/Baffle Extensions (Optional) Rear Tow Hitch Kit 61142K All kits are supplied complete with the required fasteners Dual Box Baffle Extension Single Box Baffle Extension Kit 61208K 61183K...
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