Chapter 1 Introduction The Landoll 4630-36 Folding Seeder is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By following each section of this manual, your system will perform as designed for you and your operation CHAPTER 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual.
INTRODUCTION Understanding Safety Statements You will find various types of safety information on the following pages and on the machine signs (decals) attached to the vehicle. This section explains their meaning. The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ...
Chapter 2 Standard Specifications 4630-36 SERIES FOLDING SEEDER ESTIMATED MODEL WORKING TRANSPORT TRANSPORT TRANSPORT TIRE AND WEIGHT NUMBER WIDTH HEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH WHEELS (LBS.) 4630-36 36’-0” 11’-0” 34’-0” (w/ 13’-6” (4) 12L x 15, Load Range F - * 18,100 - seeders) or 8 bolt (frame) 20,366 Lbs.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 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.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 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.
Chapter 3 Assembly Instructions Your new 4630-36 Folding Seeder comes nearly WARNING completely assembled from the factory and ready to go to the field. Do not attempt to lift heavy parts (such as the frame, wheel lift, and pull hitch) manually. Use a To insure alignment of assemblies, leave the nuts loose hoist or a forklift to move these parts into until completion of final assembly.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3-1: Seeder Attachment or Removal from Seeder Hitch F-640-0615 Edition...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Seeder Attachment to Seeder Seeder Removal from Seeder Hitch Hitch CAUTION CAUTION Secure the Seeder Hitch to a tractor and unfold Secure the Seeder Hitch to a tractor and unfold the wings of the hitch when attaching seeder the wings of the hitch when removing seeder unit(s).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Seed Shaft Sensors 9. If you have a double box seeder connect the plug labeled “Left Rear Seed Shaft Sensor” to the left rear Mount Console with Clutch Control on Tractor. See Seed Shaft Sensor. Otherwise, seal the plug end Figure 3-2.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Seed Shaft Sensor Mounting NOTES Dimension Depending on the seeding rate it may be necessary to Check pre-assembled Seed Shaft Sensor and Bracket so move sensor left or right in bracket slot to ensure magnet the center line of magnet wheel and sensor are is within sensor range, since magnet moves with seed horizontally and vertically aligned with a maximum 1/8”...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-640-0615 Edition...
Chapter 4 Operation and Maintenance DANGER DANGER Never allow anyone to ride on the 4630-36 Folding Always lock the tractor drawbar in the center Seeder at any time. Allowing a person to ride on position when transporting the unit. Failure to do the machine can inflict serious personal injury or so can result in serious injury or death and cause death to that person.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Tractor Preparation Seeder Hitch Preparation The Landoll 4630-36 Folding Seeder is designed to be 1. Prior to operating the 4630-36 Folding Seeder, read pulled by tractor equipped with a double lip or clevis type and understand the operator's manual and all decals.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Attaching Seeder Hitch To The WARNING Tractor Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious personnel injury. Avoid the DANGER hazard by relieving system pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all Do not allow any bystanders to stand between the connections before applying pressure.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Transport Locks 2. To install the telescoping hitch transport lock, fully raise the main lift and hitch. Remove the pin from the 1. Transport lock pins are provided to secure the storage position and install through the hole in the Seeder Hitch in raised and folded positions.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Folding/Unfolding the Seeder NOTE Hitch Excessive cylinder travel at this point will inhibit unfolding of the seeder hitch. The Seeder Hitch is equipped with hydraulic cylinders to fold and unfold the seeder from transport to field position. d.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE HITCH CLEVIS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 5530-hitchclevis Figure 4-4: Hitch Clevis Height Leveling the Hitch Clevis 2. On a level surface, measure from the ground to the top side of the tractor drawbar. For drawbar heights 1. The hitch clevis height should be adjusted to match 18”...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 4-5: Top Link Adjustment Leveling the Hitch 1. When unfolding the Seeder Hitch the hitch is lowered to its lowest point to allow the wing fold locks to unhook and clear. Before starting to plant, the hitch should be leveled to insure that the center and wing seeders have the same attitude relative to the field.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 4-7: Hitch and Safety Chain Transporting the Seeder Hitch CAUTION 1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local Excessive speed may result in loss of control of requirements before transporting the Seeder Hitch. the tractor and implement, reduced braking, or 2.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 6. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce DANGER speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to avoid tipping. Equipment altered other than the place Stay away from power lines when transporting, of manufacture may reduce the maximum transport extending or folding implement.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Lift System 1. The hydraulic lift system contains cylinders plumbed together. The Seeder Hitch is equipped with a hydraulic lift system 2. The main lift cylinders and telescoping hitch are to raise and lower the unit from transport to planting connected together on the same hydraulic circuit.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Seed Shaft Monitor with Clutch a fully functional condition. The LED for other shafts will indicate a second fault but the alarm will not sound Control unless all shafts are functional after the INITIAL alarm. Basic Operation: NOTE During normal operation the monitor LED for each shaft If shaft sensor stall alarm occurs, be aware that the...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Row Markers (Option) 3. With both markers in the raised position, slowly engage the marker hydraulics. One marker will 1. The Seeder Hitch may be equipped with optional extend. Reversing the hydraulic lever will raise that hydraulic row markers.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 4-10: Hydraulic Row Marker Adjustment Hydraulic Row Marker Disc 2. The disc blade may also be configured to push or pull soil towards the seeder. Adjustment (Option) a. To change the direction of the disc blade, first remove the 4 bolts and dust cap retainer from ...
2. Remove the tire. replace all seals. Seal kits are available from your 3. Remove the hub cap, cotter pin, slotted nut and Landoll dealer. washer. 3. Check all hydraulic hoses weekly. Look for binding or 4. Remove the hub. Clean and inspect the bearings and cracking.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 4-11: Hitch Hose Clamps and Color Designations Hose Identification 2. For the Seeder Hitch, hoses will be identified as follows: 1. The hydraulic hoses are color coded to help identify Blue - Lift Wheels and match the attaching hoses on the Seeder Hitch. Yellow - Wing Fold An identification decal is placed on the front of the Red - Section Lifts...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Parking 3. To park the seeder with the wings unfolded: 1. When unhitching the Seeder Hitch from the tractor, it WARNING is best to park in the folded position whenever possible. This gives the seeder the smallest storage The Seeder Hitch has negative tongue weight footprint.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 4-13: Lubrication Points 4-17...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TABLE INTERVAL ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. OF LUBE POINTS (Hours Unless Stated) Wing Hinge 1 each Inner Wing Pivot Marker Arm Marker Hub Table 4-1: Lubrication Table Lubrication Maintenance Storage 1. Table 4-1 specifies the lubrication points and Preparing the Seeder Hitch for storage during extended intervals on the 4630-36 Folding Seeder.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Guide For any questions concerning operation or maintenance of the seeders, refer to the operator’s and parts manuals as designated in “AVAILABLE SEEDER OPTIONS” on page 2-1. Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power LED does not Power fuse blown due to system fault Inspect wire harness for damage or shorts illuminate Replace 15 Amp fuse...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-640-0615 Edition...
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Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. 4630-36 Folding Seeder Operator’s Manual Re-Order Part Number F-640-0615 LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM Copyright 2010.
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