Safety Watch for this symbol. It identifies potential hazards SAFETY-ALERT to health or personal safety. It means: SYMBOL ATTENTION - BE ALERT. Your Safety is involved. Familiarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read them carefully to understand the safe operation of your machine. Signal Words The words DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION are used with the safety alert symbol.
Safety General Operation • DO NOT RIDE!! Do not allow riders on the implement when in motion. • Do not allow extra riders in the tractor unless an instructor seat and seat belt are available. • Check behind when backing up. •...
Safety Chemicals • Use extreme care when cleaning, filling or making adjustments. • Always read granular chemical or treated seed manufacturer’s warning labels carefully and remember them. • Wear close fitting clothing and appropriate personal protective equipment for the job as specified by the chemical and/or seed manufacturer.
Safety Transporting • Be aware of the height, length and width of implement. Make turns carefully and be aware of obstacles and overhead electrical lines. • Always travel at a safe speed. Do Not Exceed 20 mph (32 kph). • Use an agricultural tractor that is large enough with sufficient braking capacity so that the weight of the loaded equipment towed does not exceed 1.5 times the weight of the tractor.
Safety Maintenance • Shut tractor engine off before making any adjustments or lubricating the machine. Caution • Block machine securely to prevent any movement during servicing. Care should be taken when • Wear close fitting clothing and appropriate personal working near the air cart protective equipment for the job.
Safety Safety Signs Danger: Crushing Hazard To prevent death or serious injury: • Wings may fall rapidly causing bodily injury. • Stand Clear - Of Wings when being raised, lowered or in elevated state. • Always install all Lockup devices provided when wings are in elevated position.
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Safety Safety Signs - Continued Warning: No Riders To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep off while machine is moving or mechanism is running. S65154 Warning: HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: • Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before servicing or disconnecting hoses.
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Safety Safety Signs - Continued Opener Hydraulic Lock System is Locked-Out from Tractor Hydraulics System is Open to Tractor Hydraulics S65157 Wing Lift Hydraulic Lock System is Locked-Out from Tractor Hydraulics System is Open to Tractor Hydraulics S65156 January 2019...
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Safety Safety Signs - Continued Decal Locations - 40 and 50 Models 1-10 January 2019...
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Safety Safety Signs - Continued Decal Locations - 60 and 70 Models January 2019 1-11...
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 Front View N34477 - Yellow Reflector N34477 - Yellow Reflector January 2019 1-13...
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Safety Lighting and Marking - Continued Side View N34477 - Yellow Reflector 1-14 January 2019...
Specifications QUANTUM AIR DRILL Specifications and Options Models Base Size 40’ or 12 m 50’ or 15 m 60’ or 18 m 70’ or 21 m Weight - 10” Spacing 27,665 lb 31,970 lb 40,785 lb 44,090 lb (Includes Double...
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 S66247 Assembly Manual...
Checklist Checklist General Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully Check if assembled correctly. and become a “SAFE” operator. Check hose connections. Lubrication - Grease Opener Wheel Hubs Adopt a good lubrication and maintenance Wheel Hubs program. Castor Pivots Tire Pressure See tire chart in Maintenance, Section 6.
Section 4: Introduction Introduction Section 4: Section Contents Introduction Introduction ........................4-2 Active Hydraulic System ....................4-3 January 2019...
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QUANTUM AIR DRILL. 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.
Control. Topcon Apollo Equipped Air Carts can also control the JEM CC PILOT Display Screen and ESX Controller QUANTUM Lift/Lower functions and Pressure settings*. Lift Control will automatically Lift/Lower the openers when entering and exiting a headlands or previous applied coverage.
Section 5: Operation Operation Section 5: Section Contents Operation Application ........................5-2 T ractor ..........................5-2 Hitching ..........................5-3 Hitching to T ractor ......................5-3 Unhitching from T ractor ....................5-4 JEM CC Pilot Dispay Wiring ..................5-5 X35 Apollo - Lift and Pressure Control Wiring.............5-6 T ransport ...........................5-8 T ransport to Field Position ..................5-9 Field to T ransport Position ..................5-10...
The unique design of the opener allows the Morris QUANTUM DRILL to be used in a variety of seeding applications from conventional to zero till applications.
Operation Hitching Caution A safety chain will help control towed machines should it accidentally separate from the drawbar while transporting. A runaway machine could cause severe injury or death. Use a safety chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machines.
Operation Hitching - Continued Hitching to Tractor - Continued • Mount the JEM Display in tractor cab with the LCD visible and with in easy reach to operate. See next page for harness details. • Route the JEM harness away from moving parts and sharp protrusions.
Operation Hitching - Continued JEM CC Pilot Dispay Wiring Item Part No. Description N65145 CC Pilot Display - 3 1/2 Full Color ..................N65146 Ram Mount - 1 7/16 x 1 5/16 ..................... N65147 Ram Short Arm ......................... N65148 Ram Ball - 1 Diameter ....................... N65141 Harness - T ractor (1000545) ....................
Operation Hitching - Continued X35 Apollo - Lift and Pressure Control Wiring January 2019...
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Trunk /Whisker - to the single wire connection to pin 13 on Aux harness Relay Power - to AGA5343 ECU harness DTP power connector - (remove dust cap). Lift Solenoid - to S1 on JEM Manifold block on Quantum drill January 2019...
Observe all applicable safety precautions under transport heading in Safety, Section 1. • Refer to Specifications, Section 2, for weight, transport height, and width. MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR • Transport with tractor only! OPERATOR INJURY RESULTING FROM NON- •...
Operation Transport - Continued Transport to Field Position • Position machine on level ground. • Stop tractor, and engage park brake. • As a precaution, check surrounding area to be sure it is safe to lower wings. • Unlock the wing valve and opener valve. Do not walk under raised wings.
Operation Transport - Continued Field to Transport Position • Position machine on level ground. • Stop tractor, and engage park brake. • Ensure wing lift cylinders are fully extended. Note: The wing lift cylinders must be fully extended to ensure proper operation of the flow control valve (FCV) manifold.
Operation Opener Hydraulic System Operation Basic function of the system: • Tractor remote is set to continuous flow connected to the “Pressure” port on the Opener Control Block. • Control the Lift-Lower and packing pressure functions through JEM display or X35 monitor. WARNING: Openers will drop with full operating force if the JEM display or X35 monitor is rebooted with hydraulics running.
Operation Opener Hydraulic System - Continued Operation - Continued Pressure Setting • Pressure can be adjusted on the go from the tractor cab using the display. • Pressing the Pressure “INC” button on the display will increase the pressure by shifting proportional reducing/relieving valve S2 in the block;...
Operation Controller Options Two control options are available to suit Ground Drive and VRT/ICT style Air Carts. a) JEM - CC PILOT and ESX Controller b) Topcon - X35 Apollo CM-40 Master module JEM CC Pilot Dispay Opener: (S1) Opener valve is either Up / Down Pressure: (S2) Pressure Reducing valve set point adjusted by pressing the INC / DEC keys.
• Potential to upgrade the system to Packer Force Control as an add on kit. 2. Packer Pressure Control Quantum drills equipped with the Topcon Pack Control option include a new packing arm [S67716]. The arm consists of a special Digi-Star spindle assembly [S67715] which is capable of measuring the downforce being applied onto the Packing Wheel.
Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Lift Control Setup In order to run Pressure Control or Pack Control, Lift Control must be setup first. In the set-up Menu go to: Implement - Seeder - Drill Control - Lift Control Drill Control - Enabled Lower Time - 6 seconds (user adjustable).
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Lift Control Setup - Continued Adjust the ASC so the ICT boom and Drill control match. 5-16 January 2019...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Lift Control Setup - Continued Lift Control (Up / Down) Over Ride Drill Track Control (Auto Lift) Lift Control will work on both Virtual headlands and previous coverage, where the unit would normally turn off all sections, will now auto lift and lower the drill.
Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Hydraulic Pressure Control Setup In the set-up Menu go to: Implement - Seeder - Drill Control - Pack Control Set Preset1: 700PSI (use settings based on field soil types) Increment psi: 25 Pack Force Sensor: Disabled Drive: Apollo CM-40 2- Drive 1...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Hydraulic Pressure Control Setup - Continued In the set-up Menu go to: Implement - Seeder - Drill Control - Control Settings Dither Enabled Min PWM: 10% Max PWM: 55% Controller Response: Medium Fast Sensor Max Pressure: 2900psi Sensor Minimum Voltage: 0.00V...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Hydraulic Pressure Control Setup - Continued 1.Return to the Seeder Home screen. 2. Press the Pack Control tab. 5-20 January 2019...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Hydraulic Pressure Control Setup - Continued 3. Pack Control Window Drill Track Control - When Master Switch is activated Lift / Lower will be automatically engaged. Current Hydraulic Pressure AUTO MODE / Manual Mode Target - Pressure (Set to Auto)
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Hydraulic Pressure Control Setup - Continued 6. Testing Operation - With the tractor Hydraulics ON, the openers should be in the UP position. When Master Switch is engaged the openers will be lower into the working position automatically.
Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Setup In the set-up Menu go to: Implement - Seeder - Drill Control - Pack Control Set Preset1: 230 lb (use settings based on field soil types) Increment psi: 25 Pack Force Sensor: Disabled Drive:...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Setup - Continued In the set-up Menu go to: Implement - Seeder - Drill Control - Control Settings Dither Enabled Min PWM: 10% Max PWM: 55% Controller Response: Medium Slow . . . if controler does not react quick enough set to Medium Fast. Sensor Max Pressure: 2900psi Sensor Minimum Voltage: 0.00V Sensor Maximum Voltage: 5.00V...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Setup - Continued 1. Return to the Seeder Home screen 2. Press the Pack Control tab. January 2019 5-25...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Setup - Continued 3. Pack Control Window Drill Track Control - When Master Current Pack Force / Switch is activated, Lift/Lower will Hydraulic Pressure be automatically engaged. AUTO MODE / Manual Mode (Set to Auto) Target - Pack Force Rate...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Setup - Continued 6. Testing Operation - With the tractor Hydraulics ON, the openers should be in the UP position. When Master Switch is engaged the openers will be lower into the working position automatically.
Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Calibration 1. Go to Calibration screen Warning Openers drop with full down force when powering up or rebooting the controller with hydraulics engaged. S65155 5-28 January 2019...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Calibration - Continued 2. Press Pack Control Calibration to reveal Drill Control. 3. Press Calibration Wizard ICON on bottom Right. Note: Depending on the firmware versions it can be either in the menu or calibration page.
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Calibration - Continued 4. Calibration wizard- Proceed with Yellow arrow. Place Pan Scale under Packer Wheel 5. Place Pan Scale under Packer Wheel, (Remove the Opener Knife / Boot Shank assembly) Remove the Opener Knife / Boot Shank assembly Warning...
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Calibration - Continued 6. Engage hydraulics and run the PWM up using the (+) icon until the opener pressure is running at the minimum value required to keep the opener in the ground to ensure we have an accurate reading on the scale.
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Operation Controller Options - Continued Topcon - X35 Apollo - Continued Pack Control Calibration - Continued 9. Enter the weight displayed on the Pan scale. Note: Once the correct weight read off the scale at both points is entered, the resting weight of the opener assembly is included in the pack force weight displayed.
Operation Depth Adjustment To adjust seed depth: • Lift openers to raised position. Openers Valve Wing Valve • Shut tractor off and remove key. • Ensure tractor park brake is engaged before proceeding. • Place “Openers” ball valve into locked position to prevent accidental oil flow to openers.
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Operation Depth Adjustment - Continued • Remove lynch pin from 1/2” diameter depth pin. • Remove depth pin. Important • Rotate depth cam to desired lettered setting (“A” is the shallowest postition). Each increment changes Pneumatic Tires Only. the depth a 1/4” (6.4 mm). Keep opener tires air pressure at the listed •...
Operation Work Switch (Optional equipment) The pressure work switch activates the Air Cart Metering system by the hydraulic pressure on the opener lift side. When the openers are raised the switch opens at a pre-set pressure turning off the Air Cart metering and when lowered the switch closes at the pre-set pressure to turn on the metering.
Operation General Guidelines The results obtained from the Morris QUANTUM 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.
167 lbs of packing force). Hydraulic System The Quantum Air Drill uses an active hydraulic system meaning that approximately 3-4 GPM will be consumed by the system during operation. A reducing/relieving valve (S2) sets the pressure value and is controlled from the cab.
Seeding Conditions The QUANTUM Air Drill is meant to be used as a minimum to no-till seeding system and care should be taken when attempting to seed into loose or pre- worked soil conditions.
Operation Quick Tips - Continued Air Drill Frame The QUANTUM Air Drill frame is a simple slab frame system, designed to let the parallel link openers do the work of depth control and leveling during seeding. No leveling of the frame is required. During normal operation of the drill there will be very little weight on the rear tires of the frame.
Operation Wing Lift Hydraulics The wing lift hydraulic system is controlled by a parallel hydraulic system. A pressure compensated Openers Valve Wing Valve Flow Control Valve is used to control the flow of oil to the cylinders allowing both wings to fold and unfold simultaneously.
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Operation Wing Lift Hydraulics - Continued Three Frame Models Five Frame Models January 2019 5-41...
The QUANTUM uses an active hydraulic control system. This means the tractor’s hydraulic circuit to the QUANTUM openers are permanently engaged into the working position through manifold block (S64940) which controls the Lift-Lower and packing pressure functions via a controller and an in cab display.
Maintenance CAUTION SAFETY FIRST REFER TO SECTION 1 AND REVIEW ALL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS. BE ALERT General This section deals with two goals, maximum life and dependable operation. Adopt a regular maintenance and lubrication program. Care and sufficient lubrication is the best insurance against delays. Safety •...
Maintenance Tighten Bolts • Before operating the machine. Bolt Torque Chart • After the first two hours of operation. • Check tightness periodically thereafter. Grade 5 Grade 8 Bolt Marking Bolt Marking • Use Bolt Torque Chart for correct values on various Bolt bolts.
Maintenance Lubrication Greasing pivot points prevents wear and helps restrict dirt from entering. However, once dirt does enter a bearing, it combines with the lubricant and becomes an abrasive grinding paste, more destructive than grit alone. • Apply new lubricant frequently during operation to flush out old contaminated lubricant.
Maintenance Opener Maintenance Bushing Replacement In the event the pivot pin bushings need replacing, use Warning the following procedure. • Relieve all pressure from the opener circuit by placing the tractor remote in “float” position. • Shut tractor engine off and ensure park brake is engaged before proceeding.
Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly January 2019...
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Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly Item Part No. Description S65000 Cam Brace Bushing - 0.765 ID x 1-1/8 OD x 0.58 Lg ............D-5558 Hex Bolt - 3/4 x 6 Lg......................D-5273 Lock Nut - 3/4 Unitorque ....................D-5274 Lock Nut - 1 Unitorque ......................
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Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly - Continued Single Shoot Boot Item Part No. Description D-5260 Carriage Bolt - 3/8 x 1-1/2 Lg .................... N11470 Hose Clamp ........................S27987 Center Lock Flange Lock Nut - 3/8 ................... S42865 Single Shoot Boot ......................S65405 Wear Shank W/Carbide - SHIELD CORE .................
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Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly - Continued Single Shoot Boot - 3” Spread Item Part No. Description D-5260 Carriage Bolt - 3/8 x 1-1/2 Lg .................... N11470 Hose Clamp ........................S27987 Center Lock Flange Lock Nut - 3/8 .................. S42865 Single Shoot Boot ......................
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Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly - Continued IP Left Side Band Kit Important C h e c k We a r G u a r d s regularly and replaced before the IP Boot is damaged. Wear Guard S65074 Damage to IP Boot...
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Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly - Continued IP Right Side Band Kit Important C h e c k We a r G u a r d s regularly and replaced before the IP Boot is damaged. Wear Guard S65074 Damage to IP Boot...
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Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Opener Assembly - Continued IP Paired Row Kit Important C h e c k We a r G u a r d s regularly and replaced before the IP Boot is damaged. Wear Guard S65074 Damage to IP Boot Item...
Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Shank Replacement In the event a shank needs replacing, use the following procedure. • Relieve all pressure from the opener circuit by placing the tractor remote in “float” position. • Shut tractor engine off and ensure park brake is engaged before proceeding.
Maintenance Opener Maintenance - Continued Bleeding Hydraulic System If hydraulic system has been serviced air will need to Warning be bleed out of system as follows: To bleed hydraulic system of air: • Controller / X35 must be turned OFF. •...
(bypassing oil across the piston seal) may be present. To locate a hydraulic leak in the QUANTUM Air Drill hydraulic system, the following procedure can be used: 1. Remove pressure from the hydraulic system.
Maintenance Hydraulics Refer to Section 1 regarding hydraulic safety. In addition: • Inspect hydraulic system for leaks, damaged hoses and loose fittings. CRITICAL - ACTIVE HYDRAULICS WILL CONTINUE TO LOOSE OIL TO THE ATMOSHPERE/ENVIRONMENT IF A LEAK GOES UNDETECTED - INSPECT REGULARLY. •...
Maintenance Wheel Bearings Implement Hub • Position implement in field position. • Shut tractor off, remove key, and engage park brake. • Block wheel on tractor. • Raise the implement wheel enough to clear the surface. • Securely block implement frame. •...
Maintenance Wheel Bearings - Continued Contour Opener Hub Important • Position implement in field position. Check wheel bearings for play every • Relieve all pressure from the opener circuit using the tractor remote. 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) • Shut tractor engine off and remove key. Engage park or yearly, which ever occurs first.
• 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 January 2019...
Storage Wing Lift Cylinder Shaft Protection The steps summarized below should be followed when protecting chrome plated shafting on equipment: • Position the equipment as it will be stored, and identify all the exposed portions of the chrome plated shafts. •...
Section 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Section 8: Section Contents T roubleshooting Machine not operating straight..................8-2 Lack of penetration....................... 8-2 Openers wearing unevenly ................... 8-2 Wing lifting too slowly....................8-2 Wings not lowering....................... 8-2 One wing will lift, other will not..................8-2 Oil accumulation.
T roubleshooting Correction Problem Cause Machine not operating Uneven opener depth. Refer to Operation Section on depth adjustment. straight. Check tire pressure. Lack of penetration. Openers worn. Replacement necessary. System pressure too low. Refer to Operation Section on setting maximum system pressure.
T roubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Openers won’t lift or lower. Openers valve in locked position. Place openers valve in unlocked position. Hydraulic line, fitting or cylinder Locate leaking line, fitting or cylinder and repair leak. or replace. Low oil level. Fill tractor reservoir.
T roubleshooting Correction Problem Cause Openers not fully lifting to Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic system. transport position. 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).
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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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