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Gason NT8000 Operator's & Parts Manual

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Operators & Parts
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SCARITILL, HYDRATILL
GPN 235554
REV* - 08/07/19
COPYRIGHT
Neither this manual or part thereof may be reproduced or published
without the prior permission of AF Gason Pty Ltd

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  • Page 1 Operators & Parts Manual SCARITILL, HYDRATILL GPN 235554 REV* - 08/07/19 COPYRIGHT Neither this manual or part thereof may be reproduced or published without the prior permission of AF Gason Pty Ltd...
  • Page 2 The operator’s manual contains the necessary health and safety information and safety warnings are applied to the product where neces- sary. Product Description NT8000 – 8m Narrow Transport Width Planter Models No. or No.’s SNT8000-XX-XXX, HNT8000-XX-XXX Signed on behalf of the above named company...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety ............................5 NT8000 Specifications ........................ 8 Transport Dimensions ........................ 9 Unloading From Transport ....................... 10 Assembly ..........................10 Operating the NT8000 ......................12 Connection/Disconnection ....................13 Tractor Requirements ......................13 ScariTILL Operation ......................13 HydraTILL Operation ......................13 Road Transportation ......................14 Depth Control Circuit ......................
  • Page 4 NT8000 Assembly......................... 34 Centre Frame Assembly ....................... 36 Left Wing Assembly ......................38 Right Wing Assembly ......................40 Depth Indicator Kit ....................... 42 Decals ........................... 43 Optional Seeder Mount Kit – 1200 Series IM2 Seeder ............44 Optional Rear Tow Hitch Kit - 1700 Series Seeder ............... 44 Optional Rear Tow Hitch Kit - Controlled Traffic Castor ............
  • Page 5 NT8000 can also be used for conventional weed kill/soil prepara- tion. With various tools and options the NT8000 can be setup to perform a variety of tasks depending on specific agronomic re- The NT8000 is an 8m wide planter that utilizes quirements.
  • Page 6 Gason’s range of mounted and trailed air seeders. If unsure as to the warranty implica- tions to any attachment or modification that you wish to make to your NT8000, consult your local authorized Gason Dealer. To The Dealer Assembly and proper installation of this prod- uct is the responsibility of the Gason dealer.
  • Page 7 Options Fitted: ________________________ _____________________________________ Please be aware that in an effort to bring you the best products Gason are always imple- _____________________________________ menting continuous improvements that may _____________________________________ change the designs and specifications of the implements.
  • Page 8 Introduction Dealer Pre-Delivery & In-Field Commissioning Check List The following must be carried out upon machine delivery to customer Tick to confirm action √ Customer has ensured that Machine is correct for the required application. Customer has checked tractor specification to ensure machine is suited to tractor. Customer has checked all items are received as per order.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol Gason rate operator Safety as one of the high- The Safety Alter Symbol est priorities when designing new features and means: machines. Every effort is taken to consider the ATTENTION! end user and the safety risks they may face.
  • Page 10 General Safety Safety Rules Whilst great care and every effort have been made by Gason to provide a machine to the Danger: Do not operate the tractor or Im- highest possible safety standards, tillage imple- plement until you have fully read and com- ments by their nature are potentially danger- pletely understand this operator’s manual, your...
  • Page 11 Disclaimer Gason accepts no responsibility or liability for any losses, injuries or damages that may result from failing to observe these safety rules and the safety decals on the Implement.

  • Page 12: Nt8000 Specifications

    Specifications NT8000 Specifications Machine Dimensions Overall Length 9.80m Overall Unfolded Width 8.10m Frame Depth (front to rear) 4.20m Overall Road Transport Width 3.495m Overall Road Transport Height 4.55m Road Clearance: 250mm (10”) Max. Recommended Working Depth: 150mm (6”) Overall Weight 8.0t **...

  • Page 13: Transport Dimensions

    Specifications Transport Dimensions Caution: Dimensions will vary depending on the machine configuration. Warning: The machine can be configured such that the road transport width exceeds 3.5m.

  • Page 14: Unloading From Transport

    Unloading From Transport  Ground tool Fitment. Because of the compact nature of the NT8000, most machines will be delivered as-  Touchup of paint work if required. sembled ready to be towed off the truck. If not assembled or unable to be towed off...
  • Page 15 Unloading and Assembly Hydraulic Circuit - In setting up the hydrau- Torque Specifications lic circuit cylinders should be correctly lo- cated and aligned. Hoses must be con- nected to complete the correct circuit as per Caution: Torque values listed on the schematics provided in the parts section of following page should be used as a guide this manual.

  • Page 16: Operating The Nt8000

    Operating the NT8000 7. Avoid working on excessively steep slopes or rocky terrain. The design of your NT8000 provides flexibility in tine spacings and layouts, working depths, 8. The tines are designed to trip when en- ground engaging tools and provision for a countering an obstacle.

  • Page 17: Connection/Disconnection

    Lift jack to its uppermost setting before Note: The tine breakout force increases as the moving. underframe clearance (UFC) is reduced. When disconnecting the NT8000 close both HydraTILL Operation safety lockout valves and float all hydraulic circuits before unplugging from tractor.

  • Page 18: Road Transportation

    9. Do not exceed 10° roll angle with wings Road Transportation folded. The NT8000 was designed with ease of road 10. After transporting for a few kilometres, transport in mind. Before transporting, ensure stop and check all wheel nuts. This should...

  • Page 19: Wing Fold Circuit

    Exceed- Wing Fold Circuit ing these pressures will significantly reduce The NT8000’s wing fold hydraulic circuit con- the number of tines capable of jumping. In sists of two double acting cylinders connected conditions where a large number of tines at-...

  • Page 20: Pre - Operation Checklist

    Operation Priming the HydraTILL Circuit: Pre - operation Checklist Loosen the last hydraulic hose on the outside ends of each chain of hoses. This will assist in Read and understand the operator’s man- purging all air from the system. Loosen the JIC fitting on the hose, hold the fitting on the cyl- ual and all safety decals.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance & Service Maintenance 100 Hours or Weekly Your NT8000 has been designed with minimum General:  maintenance in mind, however regular mainte- Grease wing pivots, wheel crank arm piv- nance will ensure trouble free operation for ots and depth control cylinder pivots using the life of the implement.

  • Page 22: Tyre Care

    If bearing endplay is present, remove tion and to maintain stable tracking. hubcap and split pin. When working the NT8000, tyres should be in- Tighten slotted nut whilst rotating wheel itially inflated to 275KPa (40PSI) (cold). until resistance locks hub.

  • Page 23: Hard Facing Keech Adaptor

    Maintenance & Service Hard Facing Keech Adaptor The Keech cast steel spear point adaptor (DDA3S) and/or the SCARITILL spring steel shank can be hard faced if required. 1. Prepare the area to be hard faced by removing any dirt, grease or other contaminants.

  • Page 24: Scaritill Tine Assembly

    Maintenance & Service ScariTILL Tine Assembly Caution: Extreme care must be taken when dismantling the tine. The amount of stored energy in the tine due to the compressed spring is potentially very dangerous. To dismantle the tine assembly, the following procedure must be adhered to: 1.

  • Page 25: Nordon Cylinders

    Maintenance & Service Nordon Cylinders This manual gives advice and procedures for disas- sembling and servicing Hydraulic Cylinders manufac- tured by Nordon Cylinders. It covers both NI and NIP Phasing Cylinder ranges. The procedures should be carried out by competent personnel, with the correct tools.
  • Page 26 Maintenance & Service Nordon Cylinders use a selection of nuts for securing the piston, depending on the design and application of the cylinder. Grade 8 Nuts, cone lock nuts and Ny- loc nuts are used across the range. NHP Cylinders over 4.0”...
  • Page 27 Maintenance & Service 5. Thoroughly degrease the rod and piston threads and apply Loctite 680 to the thread. 6. Screw the piston onto the rod and tighten to the specified torque. 7. Remove excess Loctite from shaft. Piston Nut Tightening Torque Bore Dia.
  • Page 28 Maintenance & Service Notes __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 29: Owner Acknowledgement

    Owner Acknowledgement Gason Recommend all operators read this manual prior to operating the machine. It is recommended that the owner, when they are not the operator, ensure all operators of the machine fully understand its contents and ask that each operator sign below as an acknowledgement of having done so.

  • Page 31: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts SNT8000 & HNT8000 Models...

  • Page 32: Scaritill (Spring) Tine Assembly

    Spare Parts ScariTILL (Spring) Tine Assembly...
  • Page 33 Spare Parts ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 210627 SPRING TOWER – 400IBF 211674 SPRING TOWER – 540IBF 211703 PIVOT BUSH - SECONDARY 917309 SCREW SET M8 X 25 211702 PIVOT PIN ASSY. – SECONDARY 208369 CONE SELF ALIGNING 201538 BEARING THRUST 907410 WASHER FLAT 21 X 50 X 4 913715...

  • Page 34: Hydratill (Hydraulic) Tine Assembly

    Spare Parts HydraTILL (Hydraulic) Tine Assembly...
  • Page 35 Spare Parts ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 207167 LYNCH PIN Ø 4.5 207270 PIN Ø 16 X 51.5 208645 TOOLBAR CLAMP 210616 PIVOT BUSH – INNER 210617 PIVOT BUSH – OUTER 220481 PIVOT BRACKET 212026 PIVOT BUSH – CYLINDER BASE 212027 PIVOT BUSH –...

  • Page 36: Shank Options

    Spare Parts Shank Options Shank Assy - Double Bolt ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 217503 Shank 52.5° Foot (Grey) REF. 208906 Shank 47° Foot (Blue) REF. 211909 Sowing Boot Scar/Cult 37mm REF. 209644 Clamp Sowing Boot 917311 Screw Set M8 x 40 903302 Nut Nyloc M8 CL8 Shank Assy –...
  • Page 37 Spare Parts Shank Assy – Gason Knife - 224619 ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 224620 Shank Knife Point - Painted Black 223827 Point Knife 223828 Sowing Boot 216484 Roll Pin Ø10 x 50 216485 Roll Pin Ø6 x 50 216509 Roll Pin Ø10 x 40...

  • Page 38: Nt8000 Assembly

    Spare Parts NT8000 Assembly...
  • Page 39 208612 SPANNER SUIT M36/M24 235341 SEED DEPTH RULER 209360 PAINT 500ml GASON BLUE 235554 OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL – NT8000 229671 DEPTH STOP KIT – SUIT NORDON 923402 GRUB SCREW – NYLON TIP 212808 DUST CAP – ½” Q/R NIP 208080 BUSH –...

  • Page 40: Centre Frame Assembly

    Spare Parts Centre Frame Assembly...
  • Page 41 Spare Parts ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 235458 PIN - WHEEL CRANK PIVOT - 50MM 235442 WHEEL CRANK RIGHT 235441 WHEEL CRANK LEFT 235440 CENTRE FRAME WELDMENT 234397 PIVOT BUSH - PHOSPHOR BRONZE 222652 CYLINDER HYD. 4 ½" X 12" 222651 CYLINDER HYD.

  • Page 42: Left Wing Assembly

    Spare Parts Left Wing Assembly...
  • Page 43 Spare Parts ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 235458 PIN - WHEEL CRANK PIVOT - 50MM 235444 LEFT WING WELDMENT 235441 WHEEL CRANK LEFT 234397 PIVOT BUSH - PHOSPHOR BRONZE 222654 CYLINDER HYD. Ø4x305mm 217844 WHEEL ASSEMBLY 400/60-22.5 LH 211811 GREASE NIPPLE M8 STRAIGHT 210775 GREASE NIPPLE M6 STRAIGHT 207227...

  • Page 44: Right Wing Assembly

    Spare Parts Right Wing Assembly...
  • Page 45 Spare Parts ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 235458 PIN - WHEEL CRANK PIVOT - 50MM 235446 RIGHT WING WELDMENT 235442 WHEEL CRANK RIGHT 234397 PIVOT BUSH - PHOSPHOR BRONZE 222653 CYLINDER HYD. 4.25"x305mm 217843 WHEEL ASSEMBLY 400/60-22.5 RH 211811 GREASE NIPPLE M8 STRAIGHT 210775 GREASE NIPPLE M6 STRAIGHT 207227...

  • Page 46: Depth Indicator Kit

    Spare Parts Depth Indicator Kit ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 235515 POINTER - DEPTH INDICATOR 235514-04 PANEL - DEPTH INDICATOR 235514 HEIGHT INDICATOR 213801 U BOLT M10 208446 RIVET MAGNA-LOK 3/16" 913315 BOLT M8 x 40 x 1.25P GR8.8 HEX ZP 903407 NUT NYLOC M10 CL8 (AS1112 903302...

  • Page 47: Decals

    QTY. 235753 DECAL TRANSPORT WARNING 235754 DECAL DEPTH CONTROL 235755 DECAL WING FOLD 235911 DECAL PULL NT8000 235912 DECAL LEFT WING NT8000 235913 DECAL RIGHT WING NT8000 206955 DECAL WARNING SAFETY 207998 DECAL TMA 214853 DECAL WARNING CYL D/STOP 216072...

  • Page 48: Optional Seeder Mount Kit - 1200 Series Im2 Seeder

    Spare Parts Optional Seeder Mount Kit – 1200 Series IM2 Seeder ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 236400 SEEDER MOUNT SPACER 917705 SCREW SET M16x40x2.0P 812588 WASHER M16 STRUCTURAL 903930 NUT NYLOC M16 CL8 Optional Rear Tow Hitch Kit - 1700 Series Seeder ITEM PART No.

  • Page 49: Optional Rear Tow Hitch Kit - Controlled Traffic Castor

    Spare Parts Optional Rear Tow Hitch Kit - Controlled Traffic Castor ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 235874 REAR TOW HITCH - CTC 226826 PIN DRAWBAR 229212 STRUT ASSY - SPRING SUPPORT (QTY. 1 ONLY FOR 2M CTC) 913702 BOLT M20x50 GR8.8 HEX Z/P 903931 NUT NYLOC M20 CL8 AS1285...

  • Page 50: Optional Rear Tow Hitch Kit - Controlled Traffic Steerable

    Spare Parts Optional Rear Tow Hitch Kit - Controlled Traffic Steerable PART ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. 236005 REAR TOW HITCH - CTS 208191 HOSE SUPPORT - SHORT 900352 PIN DRAWBAR 1-1/2" x 7-1/4" 917403 SCREW SET M10x25-8.8 903406 NUT NYLOC M10 CL8 AS1285 913702 BOLT M20x50 GR8.8 HEX Z/P 903931...

  • Page 51: Stub Axle Assembly

    Spare Parts Stub Axle Assembly ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 215308 SEAL 90 X 125 X 12 215309 WEAR RING 215310 SEAL RING 215307 BEARING INNER 220748 STUD M18 X 1.5 220752 HUB 8 STUD 204622 NUT WHEEL M18 X 1.5 215306 BEARING OUTER 215312...

  • Page 52: Hydraulic System - Wing Fold

    Spare Parts Hydraulic System – Wing Fold...
  • Page 53 Spare Parts ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 235569 CYL. HYD. 5” x 2” x 30” 860001076 EYE CYLINDER CASTING 235574 HOSE ASSY 235575 HOSE ASSY 235576 HOSE ASSY 235577 HOSE ASSY 235578 HOSE ASSY 235579 HOSE ASSY 235580 HOSE ASSY 205338 RESTRICTOR NIP.

  • Page 54: Hydraulic System - Depth Control

    Spare Parts Hydraulic System – Depth Control...
  • Page 55 Spare Parts ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 222651 HYD PHASING CYL 5.00” x 12” 222652 HYD PHASING CYL 4.50” x 12” 222653 HYD PHASING CYL 4.25” x 12” 222654 HYD PHASING CYL 4.00” x 12” 235574 HOSE ASSY 235575 HOSE ASSY 235576 HOSE ASSY 235581...

  • Page 56: Optional Hydraulic Hitch Leveller

    Spare Parts Optional Hydraulic Hitch Leveller ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 208080 BUSH 812239 CYLINDER HYDRAULIC – 4” X 8” 812255 DECAL – DEPTH GAUGE 812669 CIRCLIP 900331 LEVEL LIFT TOWER 900332 LEVEL LIFT HITCH 900429 HOSE ASSEMBLY – 3/8” X 2000MM...

  • Page 57: Hydraulic Hose Clamp Assembly

    Spare Parts Hydraulic Hose Clamp Assembly ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 224594 HYD. HOSE CLAMP - PAIR 21.3MM 228270 STACKING BOLT - M8 223359 SAFETY PLATE 224593 TOP PLATE 913316 BOLT M8 x 45 x 1.25P GR8.8 HEX ZP...

  • Page 58: Hydratill Plumb Kit - 250Mm Spacing

    Spare Parts HydraTILL Plumb Kit – 250mm Spacing...
  • Page 59 Spare Parts ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 235963 HOSE ASSY 235964 HOSE ASSY 235965 HOSE ASSY 235966 HOSE ASSY 235967 HOSE ASSY 235968 HOSE ASSY 235969 HOSE ASSY 235970 HOSE ASSY 235971 HOSE ASSY 235972 HOSE ASSY 235973 HOSE ASSY 235974 HOSE ASSY 235975...

  • Page 60: Layout - 178Mm Spacing - 45 Tines

    LAYOUTS Layout - 178mm Spacing – 45 Tines...

  • Page 61: Layout - 250Mm Spacing - 32 Tines (Optional Presswheels Shown)

    LAYOUTS Layout - 250mm Spacing – 32 Tines (Optional Presswheels Shown)

  • Page 62: Layout - 308Mm Spacing - 26 Tines (Optional Presswheels Shown)

    LAYOUTS Layout - 308mm Spacing – 26 Tines (Optional Presswheels Shown)

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