The Owner’s Manual Your new Duncan Renovator AS3000/3500 will give long and The Company will not be efficient service if given normal care and operated properly. responsible for any damage or consequential loss arising out of This owner’s manual is provided so that you can become...
Description of Machine The Duncan ‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ is a Coil Tine T- boot drill. The large split hopper is mounted on a robust frame accommodating large diameter tyres. Sowing depth is controlled by adjusting the hydraulic ram as required. The quality European air metering units handle all seeds from turnip and rape through to peas and maize and permits easy calibration.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Safety 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.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ 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 These guidelines were current at manual important safety the time of publication, but may be superseded by later information is indicated regulations.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Safety 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.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Safety 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.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Safety SAFETY - General (Continued) Practice 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...
Safety SAFETY - Machine Specific This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for the safe operation of the Renovator AS3000/3500. 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 7 to 10).
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Safety SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) Hazard Points on the Renovator AS3000/3500 (Continued) For guard locations on machine, refer Page 13. Transport The two wheels located at the sides of the machine are for the purpose of controlling sowing depth. These are also used to support the machine weight during transport (while linked to the tractor).
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ 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 rephase/equalise. Important - To avoid machine damage due to drill lowering during transport, always close the hydraulic valve on the drawbar.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Read Before Operation Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Pre-Calibration Setup normal/fine toggle Start Empty boxes and clear old seed and fertilizer from high (idler in) metering unit. low (idler out) Is seed size between 4 and 10mm? Locate product in 'Normal' Locate product in 'Fine' seed seed table.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Calibration Seed Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the settings of the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level with the fan off. The metering units must be set prior to filling with seed.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Calibration Hand Crank Turns for Seed Rate Calibration Turns Turns Machine Sowing for 1/40 for 1/10 Size Spacing(mm) Width (m) Hectare Hectare 16 Run 2.85 20 Run 3.56 25.5 21 Run 147.5 3.10 29.5 24 Run 147.5 3.54 24 Run 3.00...
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Calibration Wheel Slip Deviations It is always possible with rubber tyred drills in extreme ground conditions to get wheel slip. Not normally a problem with cleated type tyres in good condition, but more so in the arable situation with the less agressive tread patterns.
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‘Renovator 16 Run AS3000’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 32) 16R AS3000 SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77 1.10 3.06 4.60 6.49 7.93 9.34 11.28 12.95 14.39 15.50...
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‘Renovator 20 Run AS3500’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 32) 20R AS3500 SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77 0.88 2.44 3.67 5.17 6.32 7.44 8.99 10.32 11.47 12.35...
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‘Renovator 21 Run AS3000’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 32) 21R AS3000 SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77 1.01 2.82 4.24 5.98 7.31 8.61 10.40 11.94 13.27 14.29...
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‘Renovator 24 Run AS3000’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 32) 24R AS3000 SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77 1.05 2.92 4.38 6.19 7.56 8.90 10.75 12.34 13.72 14.77...
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‘Renovator 24 Run AS3500’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 32) 24R AS3500 SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77 0.89 2.46 3.70 5.22 6.38 7.52 9.08 10.42 11.58 12.47...
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‘Renovator 28 Run AS3500’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 32) 28R AS3500 SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77 0.89 2.49 3.74 5.27 6.44 7.59 9.17 10.52 11.69 12.59...
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Airflow & Fan Speed Airflow and Fan Settings 1. Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order: First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic reservoir * Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low pressure return port.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Operation Operation General Operation Guidelines Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order: First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic reservoir * Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low pressure return port.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ General Operation Sowing Depth Control The sowing depth is dependent on: 1 The wheel height in relation to the chassis 2 Tyre pressure 3 Ground condition i.e. hard or soft The wheel height in relation to the chassis is controlled using the threaded depth adjustment collars on the wheel leg rams.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Jackal Areameter 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 Enviro DD30 Air Refer to pages 6,9,11 of the Farmscan Jackal v3 manual.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Maintenance & Care 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.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance & Care - Lubrication Instructions Precautions with Grease 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.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance & Care - Lubrication Instructions Daily Weekly Pre Season Components (or after 20Ha) (or after 75Ha) (or 500 Ha) Disc Openers (if fitted) ● ● ● Depth Adjustment Collar ● ● ● Wheel Nuts ●...
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance Schedule (continued) 6. Tyre Pressure The recommended tyre pressure is listed on Page 5. Weekly checks are recommended. 7. Disc Openers Front coulter bearings are sealed and do not require lubrication. Check discs for any lateral movement (wobble) on a regular basis.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance & Care (Continued) Preparing the Machine for Storage. Locate on a dry level surface. The machine should be stored wherever possible so the rams are not supporting any weight. The drive chains should be lubricated with suitable roller chain lubricant before prolonged periods of storage.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Refer to Page… Jockey wheel under inflated Check pressure Are the Jackal meter settings correct? Check settings Has the setup/calibration procedure been Check setup and followed correctly? recalibrate Over Sowing Gearwheel position incorrect...
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Phasing Cylinders Commisioning Phasing Cylinders 1. General (a) The cylinders will re-phase in both directions. Each piston is fitted with 2 poppet valves which open at the end of the stroke to allow oil to bypass the piston. The bypass of oil at the end of the stroke allows for initial bleeding of the system and re-phasing in operation.
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Phasing Cylinders Commisioning Phasing Cylinders (continued) 3. Fault Finding (continued) 2. Cylinders moving at different rates (a) Check that there is no air in the system. Raise and lower the machine; all cylinders should move at the same time, any lag indicates that there is air in the system. Re-bleed the system if necessary.
Parts List ‘Renovator AS3000’ ‘Renovator AS3500’ 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.
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Wheel Leg ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 60045PH Left Hand Wheel Leg (not shown) 60061PH Right Hand Wheel Leg 72332 Pin Whl Leg W/Assy 60065 Spacer 43426 Glacier Bush Ø45 43010 90° Grease Nipple 60245 Mk4 Ren Hub Only ADR-6 Stud 45638 10.0/75-15,3 Wheel Assy 6 Stud...
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Seedbox Frame ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 64116 Hopper Mount Frame W/Assy 63195 Side Support W/Assy 63199 Frame Brace 63205 Frame Brace 64119 Foot Stand W/Assy 45039 M16 x 45 Grade 8.8 Z/P Bolt 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 45040s M16 x 50 Grade 8.8 Z/P S/Screw...
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Footboard & Ladder Although this detail shows a Right Hand mounted footboard/rail, the rail is anchored in the same way.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Lighting (Optional) Rear Left Front Left Rear Right Front Right 5 mm Ensure outer casing of cable protrudes past cable clamp by at least 5 mm Terminals viewed from direction of cable entry Cable Terminal Function Colour Number...
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Lighting (Optional) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 64012K Contains items 1 to 16: 45664 Hazard Decal Full Set 61718P# Hazard Panel Front Profile 61719P# Hazard Panel Rear Profile 61715 Viz Plate Holding Bracket 64128 FR-RH/RR-LH Viz Frame (Front right or Rear left)
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