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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL & PARTS LIST
(SEE SEPARATE MANUAL FOR SEEDER CALIBRATION)
SEEDA-vator
MODEL SE60
FIRST PRODUCTS INC.
P.O. Box 1425
Tifton, Georgia 31794 U.S.A.
Phone (229) 382-4768
1-800-363-8780
Fax (229) 382-0506
Web:
Email:
www.1stproducts.com
Sales@1stproducts.com
Ser. 300 thru 434
Printed in U.S.A.
PBREV0104
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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST (SEE SEPARATE MANUAL FOR SEEDER CALIBRATION) SEEDA-vator MODEL SE60 FIRST PRODUCTS INC. P.O. Box 1425 Tifton, Georgia 31794 U.S.A. Phone (229) 382-4768 1-800-363-8780 Fax (229) 382-0506 Web: Email: www.1stproducts.com Sales@1stproducts.com Ser. 300 thru 434 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a SEEDA-vator. This piece of equipment has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide years of reliable service. The SEEDA-vator is one of the most unique and versatile pieces of equipment on the market today. It is designed for seeding in existing turf and bare soil. We recommend that you carefully read the owners and operators manual prior to opera- tion.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SYMBOLS ........................3 SAFETY DECALS ..........................4 OPERATION SAFETY ........................5 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS - General ..................6 How The Swing Hitch Operates (Prior To Hitching To Tractor) ..........6 Adjusting The Hitch To A Tractor ....................7 Tine Depth With Roller Floating ....................7 Tine Depth With Roller Pinned ....................7 Transporting The Unit ........................8 From Lift Position To Operating ....................8... -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS ATTENTION ! BECOME This is a standard safety alert symbol meaning ALERT ! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED ! CAUTION Indicates hazardous situation, injury may occur, used to alert against carelessness. WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situation. Death or serious injury may occur if proper procedures are not followed. -
Page 6: Operation Safety
OPERATION SAFETY Your Safety Is Always First! Familiarize yourself with the safety symbols and de- cals on pages 3 and 4. All operators should read and understand the following sections of this manual prior to adjusting, maintaining, hitching to, or operating the SEEDA-vator: OPERATION SAFETY, OPERATOR... -
Page 7: Operator Instructions - General
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS - General The SE-60 SEEDA-vator is designed to attach to a tractor with a category one three point hitch, 540 PTO, and a minimum of 30 horsepower. However, the tractor must have a lift capacity of 1950 lbs. at a distance of 24” to the rear of the lower lift points to handle the unit loaded with 6.7 cu. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Hitch To A Tractor
Adjusting The Hitch To A Tractor (See Fig. 1 - Tractor and Unit on flat, hard surface with swing stand down and roller in float position). A category 1 hitch tractor is required with the lower links stabilized. With the unit swing stand lowered connect the lower lift links to the “A”... -
Page 9: Transporting The Unit
Transporting The Unit As previously stated, an extended top link to tilt the unit backwards helps to align it with the tractor during lifting. However, the backward tilt increases the potential for damage to the unit on trailer ramps. To avoid damage without having to change the length of the top link, move the tractor end of the top link from the top hole to the bottom hole. -
Page 10: Operator Instructions - Seeder
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS – Seeder The Gandy Seeder is equipped with a ground or electric driven fluted rotor that feeds seed to a precision mated stainless hopper bottom and slide with adjustable holes at each of the 22 outlet spouts. CALIBRATION TROUGH TRASH SHIELD ROTOR SHIELD... -
Page 11: Emptying The Hopper
Emptying The Hopper With the control lever and cam wide open, rotate the fluted rotor and catch the seed in the calibration trough or on a plastic sheet. On ground driven hoppers, disengage roller clutch (see page 29, item 24) then turn fluted rotor with a 5/8” socket, extension, and wrench on left end of hopper. - Page 12 Grease drive line parts after the number hours use as shown in the above illustration. The hitch flex joints at the top of the “A” frame and above the gearbox (see page 19) should be lubricated before first operation and weekly thereafter. After the first two hours of operation tighten all tines to 210-ft.
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Page 13: Se-60 Rotor Shaft Service Instructions
SE-60 ROTOR SHAFT SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS (Clean the unit thoroughly with a pressure washer) Rotor Shaft Removal 1. Hook hoist to mast chains (Fig. 4). WARNING: The hoist and extra chain or strap required must be rated @ 2000 lbs. (or higher) capacity. 2. -
Page 14: Rotor Shaft Disassembly
Rotor Shaft Disassembly 1. Remove the 1-1/8" hex jam nut from the shaft end nearest to the damaged component. 2. Only remove the rotors and spacers required to reach the damaged component. Wipe the shaft clean before each rotor is removed. Each rotor bearing has two separate cones with a hex bore adapter pressed in each. -
Page 15: Rotor Hub Re-Assembly
Rotor Hub Re-Assembly (keep all components clean to prevent bearing contamination) 1. Install internal snap ring in one side of rotor hub. Be sure snap rings expand full depth into grooves. 2. Press new bearing and adapter assembly down tight against snap ring as shown in Fig. 8. If bearing is loose in hub the rotor should be replaced. - Page 16 Figure 10. 3. Install the required components in the sequence shown in Figure 11, double checking the timing mark locations and spacer lengths (see following table) as each rotor is installed. SPACER LENGTH PART NO. 3 51/64” AE24-027 7 1/4” AE24-011 3 9/16”...
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Page 17: Rotor Shaft Installation
NOTE: SPACERS MUST FULLY SEATED EACH ADAPTER COUNTERBORE BEFORE TIGHTENING. DO NOT FORGET TO PLACE THE BEARING STAMPINGS EACH SHAFT BEARINGS DURING REASSEMBLY. ALSO, THE 3/8" CARRIAGE BOLTS SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE BEARING STAMPINGS ON THE DRIVE END OF THE SHAFT BEFORE THE PULLEY IS REPLACED. - Page 18 10. Install and tighten drive belts. (Refer to decal on end of seed hopper) Tighten both bolts in belt idler bracket 50-55 Ft. Lbs. 11. Install Skid Shoe and tighten bolts 30-35 Ft. Lbs. 12. Install Belt Cover and tighten bolts 8-12 Ft. Lbs. 13.
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Page 19: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST PRODUCTS INC. WARRANTS THIS PRODUCT TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE ORIGINAL DELIVERY DATE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PARTS CAUSED TO BE DEFICIENT DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, MISUSE, ACCIDENTS, OR LACK OF PROPER MAINTENANCE. -
Page 35: Seeda-Vator Specifications
SEEDA-vator Specifications WEIGHT 1144 LBS. w/DRIVE SHAFT OVERALL WIDTH 67” WORKING WIDTH 60” GEARBOX 1:1 RT. ANGLE END DRIVE 3 BX BELTS TINE VIBRATION FREQUENCY @540 PTO RPM = 800 CYCLES/MIN. 1 3/8 INCHES SIDE TO SIDE TINE TRAVEL 3 1/2 INCHES VIBRATING DEPTH HEAVY DUTY LIFT/TRAIL HITCH 3 FT TURN RADIUS (APPROX.)
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