Introduction Specifications Safety Operation Lubrication Maintenance Parts High output turbofan Hydraulic drive Planting unit – NG plus 2 Metering box – NG plus Microsem Fertilizer PVC pipe and hose assembly Frame assembly Hydraulic wing fold Hitch assembly Row marker assembly Marker support Marker –...
Introduction 2 precautions for successful planting : 1- Choose a reasonable working speed adapted to the field conditions and desired accuracy. 2- Check proper working of the seed metering, seed placement, spacing and density when starting up and from time to time during planting.
Single Frame Length 24' 6" (7500 mm) Single Frame Weight* 10489 lbs. (4760 Kg) * The base machine weight includes planter frame, row markers, drive components, tires and wheels, hydraulic cylinders and NG plus MONOSEM row unit with seed hopper and lid.
Safety • Following Operation : Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak. Use a small piece of • Following operation, or when unhitching, cardboard wood. Hydraulic fluid stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the escaping under pressure can penetrate brakes, disengage the PTO and all skin.
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Safety Before Operation : During Operation : • • Carefully study and understand this Beware bystanders, particularly manual. children ! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of • the towing vehicle. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
Operation PLANTER PREPARATION Connect the PTO drive shaft to the tractor. In addition to a standard 540 rpm For the initial preparation of the planter, PTO, a 1000 rpm shaft is available. lubricate the planter and row units as outlined in the lubrication section of this manual.
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Operation Raise the jack stand and remount horizontally on the storage bracket. DANGER Rim and tire servicing can be dangerous. Explosive separation Lower the planter to the planting position of a tire and rim parts can cause serious and check that the planter is level (front to injury or death.
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Operation OPERATING SPEED STANDARD RATE DRIVE The operating speed needs to be selected as a function of : - The desired consistency in the row - The ground conditions - The density of the seed A high speed is not conducive to accuracy, especially in rough or rocky conditions which causes the unit to bounce.
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Operation CONTACT DRIVE WHEEL SPRING TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT There are two down pressure springs on Planting population rate changes are made each contact drive wheel. down at the end mounted transmission. The pressure is factory pre-set and should need planter is designed to allow simple, rapid no further adjustment.
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Operation WARNING: Always make sure FIELD TEST safety/warning lights, reflectors and SMV emblem are in place and visible prior to With any change of field and/or planting transporting machine public conditions, seed size or planter adjustment, roads. In this regard, check federal, we recommend a field test be made to state/provincial and local regulations.
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Operation Move the tractor hydraulic lever and TRANSPORT TO FIELD OPERATION fold the wings out to operating position. Hydraulic Wing Fold Swing the wing locking bolts into WARNING : Be sure the planter is position to lock each wing. on a level surface, fore and aft and side to side.
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Operation MARKER SPEED ADJUSMENT MARKER ADJUSTMENT The marker hydraulic system includes two To determine the correct length at which to flow control valves. One flow control valve set the marker assemblies, multiply the controls the lowering speed of both markers number of rows by the average row spacing and one controls the raising speed of both in inches.
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PLANTER METERING UNIT NG PLUS 2 to replace them if they are worn or damaged. To replace them, remove pin (rep.10) after The NG Plus 2 metering unit in fig. 40 is removing the gauge wheel and furrow disc shown with standard features. Other options opener on one side (Fig.42).
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Operation METERING BOX Fig.33 The plastic wear gasket 5 on which the seed SUGGESTED SEED DISC USE disc rotates should be smooth and in good condition. Under normal operating Crop Seed disc conditions, it should be replaced only after 500 to 1000 ha (1250 to 2500 acres). The Corn DC1850-Low population metal brace 7 should be positioned with its...
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Operation Fig.35 A sheet metal shutter 1 is mounted inside A special metering box cover with a larger the cover B. This shutter regulate the flow of opening (to improve the seed flow into the seeds coming from the hopper and provide a seed chamber), a large discharge channel constant and sufficient level in front of the (to avoid blockage) , and a special less...
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2) . This may cause skipping if too low. Fig.36 A control window in the cover allows you to monitor the results. The (patented) MONOSEM system allows a unique adjustment (fig. 36-37). • To adjust the height of the scraper and at the same time •...
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Operation TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT An optional hydraulic drive for the turbofan is Planting population rate changes are made available. You must then double check that at the end mounted transmission. The there is adequate oil flow for the turbofan to planter is designed to allow simple, rapid run at 500 rpm.
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Operation SOWING DISTANCES The following drawings show the two possibilities of wheel unit mounting. Planting distances obtained with standard 30 toothed drive sprocket with 23 toothed assembly and sprocket system. driven sprocket: IMPORTANT : Make sure the chains are tight and properly lubricated, and tires 8"...
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Operation TRANSMISSION SELECTION The seed spacing is shown in cm B=28 Number of holes in Drawing N°1 30/23 the seed disc 24 Sunflower 12,7 13,7 14,3 14,9 16,4 18,1 20,2 22,9 30 Corn 10,2 11,0 11,5 12,0 13,1 14,5 16,2 18,3 60 Soybean Number of holes in...
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Operation B=25 Number of holes in Drawing N°1 30/23 the seed disc 24 Sunflower 11,0 11,4 12,8 13,3 14,6 16,1 18,0 20,5 30 Corn 10,2 10,7 11,7 12,9 14,4 16,4 60 Soybean Number of holes in Drawing N°2 23/30 the seed disc 24 Sunflower 18,6 19,3...
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Operation B=23 Number of holes in Drawing N°1 30/23 the seed disc 24 Sunflower 10,1 10,5 11,3 11,8 13,4 14,9 16,6 18,8 30 Corn 10,8 11,9 13,3 15,1 60 Soybean Number of holes in Drawing N°2 23/30 the seed disc 24 Sunflower 17,2 17,8...
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Operation FERTILIZER Gearbox for fertilizer low adjustment. See Linking tube to be disconnected for the following page for adjustments. folding of the planter. 175 litres hopper for 2 rows. Double discs fertilizer. positionned at 6 – 8 cms from the sowing line.
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Operation FERTILIZER Set on A1 adjustment. Make 100 m Use the following formula : 10000 x weight calculated on one outlet (gr) inter-row spacing (cm) You obtain the weight/ha. And then you determine the column on the chart corresponding to the ratio used. Example : Inter-row spacing = 30"...
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Operation MICROSEM The Microsem is ground driven, and the Setting of the output = the output is a output set by means of a transmission which function of the number of rotations of the is unaffected by a change in planting speed. spindle of the metering boxes.
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Operation MICROSEM ADJUSTMENT 1. Put the product in a 2 outlet microgranulator. 2. Position in smallest ration : A = 12 B = 30 (ratio = 0.24- see here under) C = 12 (N° Microsem shaft rotations for 1 leading shaft rotation) 3.
Lubrication WHEEL BEARINGS All wheel bearings should be repacked annually and checked for wear. This applies to all drive wheels, transport wheels and marker hubs. To check for wear, lift the wheel off the ground. Check for endplay in the bearings by moving the tire in and out. Rotate the tire to check for roughness in the bearings.
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Proper lubrication of all moving parts will help ensure efficient All transmission and drive chains should be operation of your MONOSEM planter and lubricated daily with a high quality SAE 10 prolong the life of friction producing parts.
Maintenance MARKER SEQUENCING/FLOW CONTROL NOTE: When oil is cold, hydraulics VALVE INSPECTION operate slowly. Make sure all adjustments are made with warm oil. The valve block assembly consists of the marker sequencing and flow control valves in one assembly. The sequencing valve portion consists of a chambered body containing a spool and series of check valves to direct hydraulic...
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Maintenance TROUBLE SHOOTING AND CAUSES Safety slipcluch is actived : • Excessive skipping : Seizing of metering box • Foreign material in the seed. • Transfer scraper (incorrect • Blockage in transmission units. setting on indicator). • Transfer scraper is bent (no flat). Fertilizer : •...
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EXTRA HIGHT OUTPUT TURBOFAN PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4240 SUPPORT FRAME EXTRA HI-OUTPUT TURBOFAN 4241 TURBOFAN HOUSING DRIVE BELT SIDE 4242 TURBOFAN HOUSING MANIFOLD SIDE 4243 FRAME BAND, EXTRA HI-OUTPUT TURBOFAN 4244 TURBOFAN BLADE, EXTRA HI-OUTPUT TURBOFAN 4245 SUPPORT DISC, EXTRA HI-OUTPUT TURBOFAN 4246 SNAPRING 4247...
HYDRAULIC DRIVE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 4988 PUSH PULL CMC ½ 4989 MGCYL FITTING – ½ X FJ ⅞ 4990 COUPLING SLEEVE 4991 BLOCK FOR STANDARD TURBOFAN 4992 HYDRAULIC MOTOR BRACKET 4994 HYDRAULIC MOTOR WITH VALVE 59 CC – FTA0027 4995 UNIDIRECTION CHOKE ½...
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METERING BOX – NG PLUS PART NO. DESCRIPTION Standard seed discs, complete with agitator : DC0325 3 hole, 2.5 mm, melons, low population 4329.A SNAPRING DC3x2x2.5 3 hole, 2.5 mm, melons, double seed drop 5692 WING NUT, 10 MM DC0335 3 hole, 3.5 mm, pumpkin, low population 6077 LYNCH PIN...
HYDRAULIC WING FOLD ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1/4 X 1-1/2 PIN, COTTER 1/4 X 1-1/2 116037 BAR, WING HINGE, PIVOT 116256 ARM WELDMENT, WING HINGE 116258 SPACER WING HINGE 116341 CYLINDER BASE, 3 X 16 116429 HOSE ASSEMBLY 3/8 X 25 116440 PIN, 1 X 7-3/16 116441...
HEX SHAFT COUPLER ITEM PART DESCRIPTION Spring pin, ¼” x 1 - ½” 4967 Machine bushing, 1” x 1 – ½” x ⅛” 4969 Spring Hex head cap screw ¼-20 x 2-¼” ¼-20 Nylock 4986 Coupler 4968 Bushing ½"...
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