The implement described in this manual has been warranty obligation unless each product is registered, designed with care and built by skilled workers using within 10 days of retail purchase, using the Landoll quality materials and processes. Proper assembly and Corporation Ag Products on-line registration process.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Understanding Safety When applying decals to the machine, be sure to clean the surface to remove any dirt or residue. Where Statements possible, sign placement should protect the sign from abrasion, damage, or obstruction from mud, dirt, oil etc. You will find various types of safety information on the following pages and on the machine decals (signs) Keep Riders Off of Machinery...
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Attaching, Detaching and Storage NOTE 1. Do not stand between the tractor and implement To relieve hydraulic pressure: Depending on tractor when attaching or detaching implement unless both hydraulic system, some can be relieved by actuating are not moving.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Chain 3. Attach the chain to the Tractor Drawbar Support or specified anchor location. Never attach the chain to 1. Use a Safety Chain to help control drawn machinery an intermediate support. Allow only enough slack in should it separate from the Tractor Drawbar.
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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION ITEM 1 ITEM 2 4K037 4K039 Turfmaker WARNING ITEM 3 4K388 ITEM 4 528933 MOVING PART HAZARD TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS: ITEM 5 KEEP COVERS CLOSED DURING OPERATION. ITEM 7 PARKING PIN 528938 DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE OR CLIMB 9K788 MACHINE DURING OPERATION.
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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Figure 1-4: Safety Signs (2 of 5) 9K998...
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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Figure 1-5: Safety Signs (3 of 5) 9K998...
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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Figure 1-6: Safety Signs (4 of 5) 9K998...
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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION Table provided for general use. NOTES: 1-10 9K998...
Chapter 2 Assembly IMPORTANT CAUTION All harnesses must be firmly attached to machine frame members, so they don’t sag or become torn Do not work on or under this machine unless loose by field debris. Use the tie wraps provided. securely blocked and supported by a hoist or Check to be sure the harnesses at center of machine is tractor or by other sufficient means.
ASSEMBLY 3Pt Seeder Assembly When shipped, Seeder comes assembled except for Lights and 3Pt Hitch. 1. Support Seeder Assembly with a hoist or by similar means capable of supporting its weight without tipping. 2. Center 3Pt Hitch Assembly in relationship with the Seed Box Center Bracket.
ASSEMBLY Pull Type Seeder Assembly, 8Ft and 10Ft When shipped, Seeder comes assembled except for Lights, Hub and Spindle Assemblies, Tire and Wheels Assemblies and Drawbar. 1. Untie the two rolled up Drawbar Hydraulic Hoses near the center of the Frame Tube. Ensure the hoses are not interfering with where the Drawbar is to be attached.
ASSEMBLY 6. Apply anti-seize to Spindles and insert a Hub and Spindle Assemblies into each Wheel Arm. Secure in Spindles farthest hole from the Hub with 1/2-13 x 3 Bolts and Locknuts. See Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7: Hub and Spindle Tire and Wheel Installation •...
ASSEMBLY Hydraulics, 8Ft and 10Ft 1. Restrictors installed in Cylinder Ports, connect 45 Degree Fitting so they are free to swivel. Connect top Hydraulic Hose to the Cylinder Base and bottom WARNING Hydraulic Hose to the Cylinder Rod End. Position the Hydraulic Hoses so that the Cylinder Base End Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly points downward and the Cylinder Rod End points...
ASSEMBLY Purge the Hydraulic Lift System The Hydraulic system is not filled with oil and should be purged of air before transporting and field operations. Lift Circuit approximate oil requirement: 0.4 gallons. 1. Carefully Hitch the Seeder to the Tractor and connect the Hydraulic Lift Hoses.
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ASSEMBLY Table provided for general use. NOTES: 9K998...
ASSEMBLY Pull Type Seeder Assembly, 12Ft 2. Center Drawbar in relationship with the Seed Box Center Bracket. Attach Drawbar to Seeder Frame When shipped, Seeder comes assembled except for Tube with 5/8-11 U-Bolts, Lock Washers and Nuts. Lights, Hub and Spindle Assemblies, Tire and Wheels Align Braces with the front of the Seeder Frame Tube Assemblies and Drawbar.
ASSEMBLY 5. Apply anti-seize to Spindles and insert a Hub and Spindle Assemblies into each Wheel Arm. Secure in Spindles farthest hole from the Hub with 1/2-13 x 3 Bolts and Locknuts. See Figure 2-15. Figure 2-15: Hub and Spindle Tire and Wheel Installation ...
ASSEMBLY Hydraulic, 12Ft 1. Restrictors installed in Cylinder Ports, connect 45 Degree Fitting so they are free to swivel. Connect top Hydraulic Hose to the Cylinder Base and bottom WARNING Hydraulic Hose to the Cylinder Rod End. Position the Hydraulic Hoses so that the Cylinder Base End Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly points downward and the Cylinder Rod End points...
ASSEMBLY Purge the Hydraulic Lift System The Hydraulic system is not filled with oil and should be purged of air before transporting and field operations. Lift Circuit approximate oil requirement: 0.4 gallons. 1. Carefully Hitch the Seeder to the Tractor and connect the Hydraulic Lift Hoses.
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ASSEMBLY Table provided for general use. NOTES: 9K998 2-15...
ASSEMBLY Warning Lamp Installation, 8Ft NOTE and 10Ft The plug on the other end of the 7 Pin harness connects to the tractor socket when in use. When not in use, it can NOTE be stored in the Connector Holder on the Hose Support. Allow enough harness length to reach tractor socket and 10Ft Drawbar model is shown, 10Ft 3Pt, 8Ft Drawbar roll or fold up excess and secure to Drawbar or Hydraulic...
ASSEMBLY Warning Lamp Installation, 12Ft NOTE 12Ft 3Pt model is shown, drawbar model similar. 1. Attach both Red Lamps to the ends of the Light Bar with 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Bolts and Locknuts. 2. Attach Amber Lamps to the outer ends of the Seedboxes with 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Bolts and Locknuts.
ASSEMBLY Electric Clutch Kit IMPORTANT At no time use high pressure water or air to clean the Electric Clutch as damage could occur. 1. Verify that the Electric Clutch has 1/8” clearance between the Clutch Housing and Rubber Bumper Stop. Improper clearance may prevent the Clutch from engaging or disengaging.
ASSEMBLY Acre Meter Kit - Optional NOTE The Acre Meter Kit consists of three main parts, the Acre Meter, the Pick-up Switch and the Magnet Wheel Assembly. The Acre Meter Assembly is mounted on the left side of the front Seed Box. IMPORTANT Alignment of the Pick-up Switch and the Magnet Wheel Assembly is critical.
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ASSEMBLY Figure 2-30: Electronic Acre Meter 9K998 2-23...
ASSEMBLY Seed Shaft Sensor Kit - Optional 4. Fasten the two halves together using two #10-24 x 3/4” Self Tapping Screws. Do not over tighten. Seed Shaft Sensor and Magnet Wheel Assembly 5. Identify the Seed Meters on either side of the Magnet Installation Wheel Assembly and remove the 1/4-20 hardware.
ASSEMBLY Seed Shaft Sensor Console and 6. Route Seeder Harness along Frame of Seeder. Ensure plug labeled Electric Clutch Power is on the Harness Installation left side. 1. If equipped with Clutch Switch Bar, remove from 7. On left side connect plug labeled “Electric Clutch Tractor and remove Clutch Harness from Seeder.
ASSEMBLY Rear Seed Box Installation After 7. Remove Seed Rate Adjuster Bearing Carrier Plate with Bearing still assembled to it, from the Seed Box 01/2020 – Optional RH Support and Seed Rate Adjusting Screw. 8. At the center of the Seeder where the RH and LH 1.
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ASSEMBLY 11. Remove the Mount Plate Hardware and slide the LH Seed Box far enough to the right to remove the Mount Plate from the Seed Box and Transmission. Complete removal of the Seed Box is not required, the Seed Shaft will slide in the 37 Tooth Sprocket and Bearing.
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ASSEMBLY 15. Install 5/8-11 x 1 Bolt into Drive Tube Threaded End. 20. While supporting the RH Front Seed Box, position Slide Square Bore End of Drive Tube, towards the Seed Box against Double Box Center Bracket. Seed Box, through the 3/4 Bearings while installing Assemble Seed Boxes and Center Bracket together 23 Tooth Sprocket and secure Sprocket to Drive with Hardware but do not tighten at this time.
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ASSEMBLY 30. Assemble onto the Rear Seed Box Seed Shaft the 31. Adjust Front and Rear Seed Box Seed Meters so that Seed Rate Adjusting Screw, 1-8 Nut, Bearing, Seed all the Seed Meters are closed. Perform Seed Meter Rate Adjusting Nut and 1/2-13 Locknut. Place “0”...
ASSEMBLY Rear Seed Box Installation prior 7. Remove Seed Rate Adjuster Bearing Carrier Plate with Bearing still Assembled to it, from the Seed Box to 01/2020 – Optional RH Support and Seed Rate Adjusting Screw. 8. At the center of the Seeder where the RH and LH 1.
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ASSEMBLY Figure 2-48: Rear Box Seed Shaft 13. Assemble the LH Rear Seed Box to the Transmission Double Box Mounting Plate with two 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 Bolts and a 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Bolt, Flat Washers, Lock Washers and Nuts. Tighten Hardware.
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ASSEMBLY 21. Sight along Seed Boxes from ends, front and rear to 29. 8 and 10Ft Seeders, Install RH and LH Light ensure Seed Boxes are straight and level, ensure Brackets. that all Seed Shafts turn freely and are not binding. 30.
ASSEMBLY Scraper Kit - Optional 2. Attach the LH and RH Angle Brackets to the Brackets with 1/2-13 x 3-1/4 x 4-9/16 U-Bolts, Lock Washers and Nuts. Do Not tighten at this time. IMPORTANT 3. Attach the Scraper Angle to the LH and RH Angle Cannot be used with Coil Tine Track Remover Kit.
ASSEMBLY S-Tine Tire Track Remover Kit - 2. Attach the Tooth Tube to the S-Tine Brackets approximately 5 inches from each end of the Tooth Optional Tube with Straps, 1/2-13 x 6 Bolts, Lock Washers and Nuts. See Figure 2-53. IMPORTANT 3.
ASSEMBLY Coil Tine Track Remover - Optional NOTE Cannot be used with the Scraper Kit 1. Slide the Coil Tines onto the Round Bar so that the straight leg is frontward.See Figure 2-55. 2. Mount an Arm Weldment and a Coil Tine to the Round Bar second hole from the right end and the third hole from the left end with 3/8-16 x 3 Bolts, Flat Washers, Lock Washers and Nuts.
ASSEMBLY Turfmaker Sprockets - Optional Turfmaker Sprockets provide extra traction in certain soil types. See your Landoll/Brillion Dealer for more information. 1. Position the Wheel Spacer between each Sand Wheel. See Figure 2-56. 2. At the end of the process slide a Half Wheel onto the Drum Pipe next to the last Wheel Spacer.
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ASSEMBLY Table provided for general use. NOTES: 2-42 9K998...
Chapter 3 Operation DANGER CAUTION Never allow anyone to ride on the seeder at any When transporting farm implements on public time. Allowing a person to ride on the machine roads, it is the responsibility of the operator to can inflict serious personal injury or death to that abide by state and local laws concerning wide person.
This chapter covers the basic operation and usage bushings. Be sure to use the hardware provided and procedures for the Landoll Brillion Turfmaker Seeder. Be is in good working order. See Figure 3-1. sure to read and understand the Safety Procedures and 7.
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OPERATION Figure 3-1: 3 Point Hitch 9K998...
OPERATION Attaching/Detaching 3Pt Hitch Seeder WARNING To prevent the implement from tipping backward on the frame, disengage parking pin only when the seeder is fully attached to the tractor. Be sure to observe the following sequences. Figure 3-3: Parking Pin Disengaged Figure 3-2: Parking Pin Hooking Up the Seeder: 1.
OPERATION Tractor Preparation/Attaching of Pull Type Seeder DANGER Do not allow any bystanders to stand between the tractor and the implement while backing up to the implement. 1. Align the Tractor Drawbar with the machine. Raise or lower the Drawbar, as needed, using the Jack. Attach the unit with proper size Hitch Pin and Safety Clip.
OPERATION Attaching/Detaching Pull Type Seeder Attaching the Seeder for Field Operations: Seeder parked lowered 1. Attach Seeder to the Tractor. 2. Raise the Seeder fully to extend the Hydraulic Lift Cylinders and rotate the Transport Locks in the engaged position over the Cylinder Rod. Secure with the Clevis Pins and Hairpin Cotters.
OPERATION Hydraulic Lift System Transmission Electric Clutch The Seeder is equipped with a Hydraulic Lift System to IMPORTANT raise and lower the unit in the field. At no time use high pressure water or air to clean the WARNING Electric Clutch as damage could occur.
OPERATION Seed Rate Adjustment Because of seed variation, a more accurate rate can be determined by turning the 11/16 Hex Seed Shaft on the Transmission to Calibrate the Seeder. See “Front Seed WARNING Box Calibration - 01/2020 and After” on page 3-12 and “Front and Rear Seed Box Calibration - 01/2020 and •...
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OPERATION Figure 3-12: Seed Chart, Front Box 9K998...
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6. Weigh Seed (lbs) and Multiply by 10 (20 for 22 Tooth is required to disengage the Clutch. Driver) for approximate Planting Rate in Pounds per Landoll assumes no liability pertaining to Seeding Rates Acre. achieved with this Seeder. Rates listed are general in nature and should be used as starting points only.
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OPERATION Figure 3-14: Front Seed Box Calibration - 01/2020 and After Figure 3-15: Front and Rear Seed Box Calibration - 01/2020 and After 3-12 9K998...
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OPERATION Figure 3-16: Front and Rear Seed Box Calibration - 01/2020 and Prior 9K998 3-13...
OPERATION Seed Rate Change, 11 to 22 Tooth 3. Remove Roll Pin in the 11-22 Tooth Sprocket. 4. Move the 11-22 Sprocket to new position and replace Seed Rate shown on Seed Rate Charts can be doubled Roll Pin. by using the 22 Tooth Sprocket provided in the 5.
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OPERATION Figure 3-18: Drive Chain Set for 11 & 22 Tooth Seed Rate - 01/2020 and Prior 9K998 3-15...
OPERATION Acre Meter - Optional 2. If you do not know the pulses per 400 feet, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons until the “0000” appears in the display. The “PULSES” LED will blink. Settings for Loup Acre Meters The acre counter is now counting shaft rotations.
OPERATION Changing the Password 3. Press the function button to set password; screen will show “(set)”. Record number - it is required if you Select a new password using the UP and DOWN decide to disable password. buttons. Press the /FUNC button until the word “SEt”...
OPERATION Seed Shaft Sensor Console with CAUTION Clutch Control - Optional Excessive speed may result in loss of control of Basic Operation: the tractor and implement, reduced braking ability, or failure of the implement tire or During normal operation the Console LED for the Seed structure.
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OPERATION WARNING Failure to use transport lock pins during transport may result in permanent equipment damage, serious injury, or death. • Check all tires for proper inflation, and that lug nuts are properly torque. (See “Tires” on page 4-3.) •...
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OPERATION Table provided for general use. NOTES: 3-22 9K998...
Chapter 4 Maintenance General Torque Specifications (rev. 4/97) This chart provides tightening torques for general purpose applications when special torques are not specified on process or drawing. Assembly torques apply to plated nuts and capscrews assembled without supplemental lubrication (as received condition). They do not apply if special graphite moly-disulfide or other extreme pressure lubricants are used.
MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications 37 degree JIC, ORS, &ORB (REV. 10/97 This chart provides tightening torques for general purpose applications when special torques are not specified on process or drawing. Assembly torques apply to plated nuts and capscrews assembled without supplemental lubrication (as received condition). They do not apply if special graphite moly-disulfide or other extreme pressure lubricants are used.
MAINTENANCE Tires 9. Tighten the Slotted Nut while rotating the Hub until there is a slight resistance to wheel rotation. Then, 8 Ft Seeder recommended Tire Size: back the Slotted Nut off one notch, until the wheel 9.5L x 15, 8Ply Implement Rib Rating rotates freely without end play.
MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Maintenance IMPORTANT To maximize seed germination, peaks on Rear Roller IMPORTANT Wheels should line up with valleys on the Front Lower the unit to the ground, and relieve hydraulic Roller Wheels. This will require adjusting the Clamp pressure before attempting to service any hydraulic Bands on each end of the Rear Roller Drum and component.
MAINTENANCE Chain Tension #550 Drive Chain between the Front Roller and Transmission should have approximately 2” of total Transmission 01/2020 and After deflection. Loosen the Nylatron Idler and adjust accordingly to obtain 1” of deflection in both directions. Each #40 Drive Chain tension can be adjusted by loosening and adjusting their Tension Idler Sprockets to obtain about 1/4”...
MAINTENANCE Transmission 01/2020 and Prior Sprocket Axle Bolt. Be careful not to over-tighten this Chain. Figure 4-5. On the back of the Transmission by the Calibration #550 Drive Chain between the Front Roller Sprocket and Wrenches, loosen the Transmission #40 Drive Chain Transmission Clutch Shaft should have approximately 2”...
MAINTENANCE Seed Meter Adjustment All Seed Meters should be closed. Seed Meter Feed Shutoff against Seed Meter Cup Star Washer in Seed Meter Cup. Figure 4-8. If not, there are three IMPORTANT adjustments to make as needed. The Clutch must be disengaged when Seed Shafts are turned manually for Calibration.
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MAINTENANCE 1. 1/2-13 Locknuts on both ends of the Adjusting Screw are used to adjust all Seed Meters the same amount. See Figures 4-6 and 4-7. To adjust Seed Meters to be closed at “0A”, loosen 1/2-13 Locknuts and set Adjusting Screw to “0A”.
MAINTENANCE LED Warning Lamps 5. Rear Seed Box: Individual Seed Meter Cups can be adjusted as required. Adjustments can be made When plugging in the LED 7 Pin Warning Lamp by loosening the 1/4-20 x 5/8 Machine Screws that Connector: mount the Seed Meter Cup to the Seed Box.
MAINTENANCE Acre Meter Troubleshooting 4. If step 3 works then wave a magnet in front of the Pick-up Switch face with it re-connected to the display and see if the display increments up. If not, IMPORTANT put an ohm meter or continuity tester on the contacts Acre Meter is dust and splash resistant, under no of the Pick-up Switch Harness and place a magnet in circumstances should this unit be submerged in any...
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Chapter 5 General Reference Tables and Specifications 9K998...
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Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. TURFMAKER II Models SL, SLB, SLP, SLPB ’ 8’, 10’ and 12 Operator’s Manual Re-Order Part Number 9K998-0120 LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street...