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Model 5530
Grain Drill
Operator's Manual
LANDOLL CORPORATION
1900 North Street
Marysville, Kansas 66508
(785) 562-5381
800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM
F-524-0410
04/2010

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  • Page 1 Model 5530 Grain Drill Operator’s Manual LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM F-524-0410 04/2010...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Safety Statements ..........1-2 Standard Specifications Assembly Instructions Press Wheel Assembly .
  • Page 4 Opener Scraper Adjustment ........... . 4-31 Opener Soil Strip Adjustment .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The Landoll Model 5530 Grain Drill 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.

  • Page 6: Understanding Safety Statements

    Make sure you read and understand the information contained in this manual and on the machine signs (decals) before you attempt to operate or maintain this vehicle. The safety statements contained in this manual relate to the operation of the Model 5530 Grain Drill. F-524-0410 Edition...

  • Page 7: Standard Specifications

    (4) 12L x 15, 12 ply - 8 bolt (frame) (4) 11L -15, 12 ply - 6 bolt (wing) TIRE AND WHEELS 17,600 16,160 22,650 20,800 ESTIMATED WEIGHT (LBS.) Specifications are subject to change without prior notification. 5530 SERIES THREE SECTION GRAIN DRILL W/ DRY FERTILIZER MODEL NO. 5530-30X7.5 5530-30X10 5530-40X7.5 5530-40X10 30’-0” 30’-0”...
  • Page 8 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS LANDOLL CORPORATION 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).
  • Page 9 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS LANDOLL CORPORATION HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS JIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97) THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HYDRAULIC FITTING APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS OR DRAWING. ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION) THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
  • Page 10 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 20-3/8 10-5/8 4-5/8 5530-30’ LEFT WING SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 9-1/2 20-3/8 4-5/8 5530-30’ LEFT WING SEED BOX 10” SPACING 5530-30 left wing Figure 2-1: 5530-30 Left Wing Placement F-524-0410 Edition...
  • Page 11 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 18-1/2 8-3/4 5530-30’ CENTER SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 18-1/2 6-1/8 5530-30’ CENTER SEED BOX 10” SPACING 5530-30 center Figure 2-2: 5530-30 Center Placement...
  • Page 12 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 21-15/16 18-1/4 20-3/8 6-3/8 4-5/8 5530-30’ RIGHT WING SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 21-15/16 18-1/4 20-3/8 9-3/4 4-5/8 5530-30’ RIGHT WING SEED BOX 10” SPACING 5530-30 right wing Figure 2-3: 5530-30 Right Wing Placement F-524-0410 Edition...
  • Page 13 WING SEED BOX WING SEED BOX 5530-40 LEFT WING SEED BOXES 7-1/2” SPACING 13-1/2 3-3/8 LEFT OUTER LEFT INNER WING SEED WING SEED 5530-40 LEFT WING SEED BOXES 10” SPACING 5530-40 left wing placement Figure 2-4: 5530-40 Left Wing Placement...
  • Page 14 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 17-1/2 7-3/4 5530-40 CENTER SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 17-1/2 5-1/8 5530-40 CENTER SEED BOX 10” SPACING 5530-40 center placement Figure 2-5: 5530-40 Center Placement F-524-0410 Edition...
  • Page 15 WING SEED WING SEED 5530-40 RIGHT WING SEED BOXES 7-1/2” SPACING 18-1/4 12-3/4 3-3/8 15-1/4 RIGHT INNER RIGHT OUTER WING SEED WING SEED 5530-40 RIGHT WING SEED BOXES 10” SPACING 5530-40 right wing placement Figure 2-6: 5530-40 Right Wing Placement...
  • Page 16 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Page Intentionally Blank 2-10 F-524-0410 Edition...

  • Page 17: Assembly Instructions

    Chapter 3 Assembly Instructions Your new 5530 Grain Drill comes nearly completely  WARNING assembled from the factory and ready to go to the field. This section includes press wheel and option assembly Do not attempt to lift heavy parts (such as the procedures .

  • Page 18: Press Wheel Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY 3/4-10 HEX LOCK NUT PRESS WHEEL ASSEMBLY PRESS WHEEL ARM press wheel assembly Figure 3-1: Press Wheel Assembly Press Wheel Assembly  DANGER 1. Attach each press wheel assembly to each air Opener blades are extremely sharp. Exercise opener assembly on the Grain Drill using press extreme care when working on or near opener wheel arm pin and 3/4-10 hex lock nut (See...
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Notes:...
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page Intentionally Blank F-524-0410 Edition...

  • Page 21: Operation And Maintenance

      DANGER DANGER Never allow anyone to ride on the 5530 Grain Drill Always lock the tractor drawbar in the center at any time. Allowing a person to ride on the position when transporting the unit. Failure to do...

  • Page 22: Tractor Preparation

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Tractor Preparation Grain Drill Preparation The Landoll 5530 Grain Drill is designed to be pulled by 1. Prior to operating the 5530 Grain Drill, read and tractor equipped with a double lip or clevis type hitch. If understand the operator's manual and all decals.

  • Page 23: Attaching Grain Drill To The Tractor

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Attaching Grain Drill To The  WARNING Tractor Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the  skin causing serious personnel injury. Avoid the WARNING hazard by relieving system pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all The Grain Drill has positive and negative tongue connections before applying pressure.

  • Page 24: Transport Locks

    TRANSPORT LOCK PIN IN STORAGE POSITION TRANSPORT LOCK TRANSPORT LOCK PIN INSTALLED PIN IN INSTALLED FOR TRANSPORT POSITION 5530-translock2 TRANSPORT LOCK Figure 4-2: Telescoping Hitch Transport Lock PIN INSTALLED FOR STORAGE 5530-translock Figure 4-3: Folded Drill Transport Lock F-524-0410 Edition...

  • Page 25: Folding/Unfolding The Grain Drill

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Folding/Unfolding the Grain Drill 3. When unfolding: a. Remove transport lock pins from telescoping The Grain Drill is equipped with hydraulic cylinders to fold hitch and wing fold locks and place in storage and unfold the drill from transport to field position. A locations (See Figures 4-2 and 4-3.) combination of both the fold and lift hydraulics will be b.

  • Page 26: Leveling The Hitch Clevis

    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”...

  • Page 27: Leveling The Hitch

    Do not insert any objects in the reference holes as the wear pad slides over these holes and 5530-hitchref could damage the hitch. Figure 4-5: Leveling the Hitch...

  • Page 28: Transporting The Grain Drill

    SPEED IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL (SIS) DECAL HITCH WELDMENT SAFETY CHAIN 5530 hitch and safety chain Figure 4-6: Hitch and Safety Chain Transporting the Grain Drill  CAUTION 1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local Excessive speed may result in loss of control of requirements before transporting the Grain Drill.
  • Page 29 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5. 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.

  • Page 30: Compressor Operation

    The compressor filter is not sufficient to operate in the dirty field conditions. The compressor also has a 5530-aircom limited duty cycle. Maximum run time for the Figure 4-7: Air Compressor Connection compressor is 5 minutes on followed by a 10 minute off cool down period before additional operation.

  • Page 31: Air System Pressure

    This will provide maximum down pressure for the row units. A system relief valve 5530 air system pressure op is installed at the front of the hitch to protect the Figure 4-8: Air System Pressure system from excessive pressure.

  • Page 32: Openers - Hydraulic Operation

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Openers – Hydraulic Operation 3. If the opener bars are not operating at the same heights, fully extend the opener cylinders and hold 1. The Grain Drill openers are raised and lowered for several seconds until the opener bars are even through a hydraulic lift system.

  • Page 33: Hydraulic Lift System

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Lift System 1. The hydraulic lift system contains cylinders plumbed together. The Grain Drill is equipped with a hydraulic lift system to 2. The main lift cylinders and telescoping hitch are raise and lower the unit from transport to planting connected together on the same hydraulic circuit.

  • Page 34: Battery Operated Acre Counter Operation

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Battery Operated Acre Counter Operation The battery operated acre counter operates in one of two modes. In sleep mode, the display is blank, and the counter is accumulating acres. Sleep mode will be 0000.0 entered if a button is not pressed for 20 seconds. In entry mode, the display is on, and the operator can enter values.
  • Page 35 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Total Acres a. Press the FUNC button until the "TOTAL" icon appears in the display. The digits indicate the acres covered since the total acre counter was cleared (See Figure 4-12.) b. To clear the total acre count, press and hold the TOTAL UP and DOWN buttons for 2 seconds.
  • Page 36 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3. Pulses per mile: a. Press the FUNC button until the "PULSES" icon appears in the display. The number in the display indicates how many times the shaft rotates for every mile driven. PULSES Using the UP and DOWN buttons, adjust the display to "222".
  • Page 37 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 4. Width: 5. Password: a. Press the FUNC button until the "WIDTH" icon a. The password function allows you to protect the appears in the display. The number displayed is total acre count, pulses per mile, and width the width of your implement in feet (See settings with a password.
  • Page 38 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE d. If the display shows "Ent": You must enter your password using the UP and DOWN buttons. When your password is displayed, press the FUNC button to test the password. If the password is correct, you will be PASS able to change the acre counter settings.
  • Page 39 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ACREMETER REAR PLATE ACREMETER HOUSING (4) HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS (3) AA BATTERIES acremeter battery replace Figure 4-18: Replacing Batteries 6. Battery Replacement IMPORTANT a. The battery operated acre counter uses 3 AA This unit is dust and splash resistant, under no batteries.

  • Page 40: Seed Rate Adjustment

    2. Do not force the handle or damage may occur to the meter assemblies. The meter will not be able to be fully closed if there is seed in the box. SEED RATE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE 5530-seed-rate-adj Figure 4-19: Seed Rate Adjustment 4-20 F-524-0410 Edition...

  • Page 41: Meter/Seed Rate Handle Adjustment

    Then slide the meter wheel against the meter sleeve and tighten the left set collar. LOCK SET COLLAR AND SLIDE SHAFT TO LEFT 5530-meter-zero Figure 4-20: Meter/Seed Rate Handle Adjustment 4-21...

  • Page 42: Seed Rate Calibration

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SEED RATE = (AVG SEED WEIGHT) X 65896 (NO. OF ROTATIONS) X (ROW SPACING) # SEEDS per ROW = (SEED RATE) X (SEEDS/LB) x (NO. OF ROTATIONS) x (ROW SPACING) 65896 m153836 Figure 4-21: Seed Rate Chart and Calibration Formulas Seed Rate Calibration 3.

  • Page 43: Dry Fertilizer Combination Box

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Dry Fertilizer Combination Box 1. If the Grain Drill is equipped with the dry fertilizer option, it will have a combination seed/fertilizer box. FRONT OF SEED BOX The seed/fertilizer box is split for approximately 60% (2 bu/ft) seed and 40% (1.25 bu/ft) fertilizer. The box may be used for applying both seed and fertilizer, or converted to use both compartments entirely for seed.
  • Page 44 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3. When using both seed and dry fertilizer, fill the seed 5. When both compartments are being used for seed, box keeping fill shield in closed position over fertilizer open seed box lids and lift and rotate the fill shield box (See Figure 4-24.) over the rear of the seed box.

  • Page 45: Fertilizer Box - Clean Out

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SEED BOX DOOR LATCH FERTILIZER WHEEL METER SEED METER FERTILIZER DOOR fertbox cleanout Figure 4-27: Fertilizer Box Clean Out Fertilizer Box – Clean Out 3. Dry fertilizer is very corrosive and absorbs moisture. Clean out any fertilizer as soon as possible after 1.

  • Page 46: Fertilizer - Rate Adjustment

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE m153837 Figure 4-28: Fertilizer Box Chart Fertilizer – Rate Adjustment 2. The fertilizer chart is based upon average size dry fertilizer with a density of 65 lbs per cubic foot. If 1. The dry fertilizer rate is adjusted by changing using a fertilizer with a different density, apply the sprocket ratios for each section.

  • Page 47: Fertilizer - Rate Calibration

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Fertilizer – Rate Calibration 3. Compare the actual fertilizer rate with the starting rate and compensate for any variation. Repeat the 1. Dry fertilizer can be affected by type, density, size, calibration until the desired fertilizer rate is achieved. humidity, and field conditions.

  • Page 48: Air Spring Adjustment

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3/4-16 HEX JAM NUT HEAVY SETTING AIR SPRING SPRING PIVOT 1/2-13 X 1 NORMAL HEX HEAD SETTING CAP SCREW AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY air spring adjustment Figure 4-29: Air Spring Adjustment Air Spring Adjustment 2. To adjust the air spring location, first relieve the system air pressure.

  • Page 49: Opener Blade Adjustment

    No COVER till planting applications will generate more wear and more frequent pinch point adjustment. 3/4-10 X 2 HEX HEAD CAP OPENER BAR SCREW CASTING 3/4N FLAT OPENER BLADE WASHER 5530 opener blade adjust Figure 4-30: Opener Blade Adjustment 4-29...

  • Page 50: Opener - Press Wheel Adjustment

    PRESS WHEEL 2. As long as the presswheel is carrying weight, the seeding depth is regulated by the press wheel 5530 press wheel adjust adjustment. An increase in down pressure does not Figure 4-31: Press Wheel Adjustment change the depth of seed placement.

  • Page 51: Opener Scraper Adjustment

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY OPENER SCRAPER DISC BLADE ASSEMBLY 1/2-13 HEX FLANGE SPIRALOCK NUT 5530scraper Figure 4-32: Opener Scraper Adjustment Opener Scraper Adjustment 2. To adjust the scraper blade, loosen the 1/2-13 hex flange spiralock nut holding the blade, and slide the 1.

  • Page 52: Opener Soil Strip Adjustment

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY 1/2-13 HEX FLANGE SPIRALOCK NUT SOIL STRIP DISC BLADE BRACKET ASSEMBLY PRESS WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1/2-13 X 1-1/4 RD HEAD SQ NECK SCREW SOIL STRIP 5530scraper2 Figure 4-33: Opener Soil Strip Adjustment Opener Soil Strip Adjustment 3.

  • Page 53: Drive Shaft - Coupler Alignment

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BEARING MOUNT BRACKET BEARING FLANGE DRIVE SHAFT DRIVE SHAFT FEMALE COUPLER DRIVE SHAFT MALE COUPLER DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER ASSEMBLY DRIVE SHAFT BEARING MOUNT drive shaft coupler alignment Figure 4-34: Drive Shaft - Coupler Alignment Drive Shaft – Coupler Alignment 5.

  • Page 54: Walkboard

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WALKBOARD IN RAISED POSITION SEED BOX WALKBOARD LATCH AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY PRESS WHEEL ASSEMBLY 5530walkboard Figure 4-35: Walkboard Adjustment Walkboard 2. The walkboard may be raised to allow easier service access to the openers. To raise the walkboard, lift at 1.

  • Page 55: Ladder Use And Transport Requirements

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Ladder Use and Transport WALKBOARD Requirements 1. When transporting the 5530 Grain Drill: a. The ladder should be in the raised position (laying across the top of the walkboard) and secured with the pin (See Figure 4-36.) LADDER b.

  • Page 56: Hydraulic Row Markers (Option)

    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 Grain Drill may be equipped with optional extend. Reversing the hydraulic lever will raise that hydraulic row markers.

  • Page 57: Hydraulic Row Marker Disc Adjustment (Option)

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MARKER BLADE EXTENSION TUBE ASSEMBLY MARKER WELDMENT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY OUTER ARM ROW MARKER WELDMENT 1/2-13 HEX NUT 1/2 SPLIT LOCK WASHER 1/2-13 X 3-1/2 RD HEAD SQ NECK SCREW AND HEX LOCK NUT U-BOLT row marker adjustment Figure 4-38: Hydraulic Row Marker Adjustment Hydraulic Row Marker Disc 2.
  • Page 58 BIN LEVEL SENSOR 6 SENSOR BRANCH BIN LEVEL SENSOR HARNESS 15’ SHAFT BRACKET AND MONITOR CABLE 5/16” HARDWARE SHAFT MAGNET ADAPTER SHAFT RPM SENSOR AND 5/16” HARDWARE BIN LEVEL SENSOR 5530 shaft monitor assy Figure 4-39: Shaft Monitor Operation 4-38 F-524-0410 Edition...

  • Page 59: Shaft Monitor Bin Level Sensor Operation (Option)

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Shaft Monitor Bin Level Sensor 5. The bin level sensor is mounted inside and to one end of the seed box. The sensor is mounted on an Operation (Option) adjustable bracket that allows the operator to set the seed level height at which the alarm will alert the 1.

  • Page 60: Wheel Bearing Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 61: Hose Identification

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5530 hose color designations Figure 4-40: Hitch Hose Clamps and Color Designations Hose Identification 2. For the Grain Drill, hoses will be identified as follows: Blue - Lift Wheels 1. The hydraulic hoses are color coded to help identify Yellow - Wing Fold and match the attaching hoses on the Grain Drill.

  • Page 62: Parking

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Parking 3. To park the drill with the wings unfolded:  1. When unhitching the Grain Drill from the tractor, it is WARNING best to park in the folded position whenever possible. This gives the drill the smallest storage footprint, and The Grain Drill has negative tongue weight when keeps the openers off the ground.
  • Page 63 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5530 lube Figure 4-41: Lubrication Points 4-43...

  • Page 64: Lubrication Maintenance

    1. Table 4-2 specifies the lubrication points and Preparing the Grain Drill for storage during extended intervals on the 5530 Grain Drill. Proper maintenance periods of time will not only help protect the drill, but of your machine will, under normal operating...
  • Page 65 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Notes 4-45...
  • Page 66 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Page Intentionally Blank 4-46 F-524-0410 Edition...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your 5530 Grain Drill. Follow all safety precautions stated in the previous sections when making any adjustments to your machine. PROBLEM...
  • Page 68 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION SECTIONS PLANTING AT DIFFERENT Seed rate adjustment not the same on all Adjust seed rate. RATES sections Drive types (sprocket ratio) not the same Change to same drive type on all sections. on all sections Seed meter out of adjustment Reset seed meters.
  • Page 70 Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001:2008 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. Model 5530 Grain Drill Operator’s Manual Re-Order Part Number F-524-0410 LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM Copyright 2010.

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