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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OVERSEEDER GRASS SEEDER MODELS: BOS6S BOS6F BOSB6S BOSB6F BOS4S BOS4F BOSB4S BOSB4F BRILLION FARM EQUIPMENT BRILLION, WISCONSIN 54110 www.brillionfarmeq.com 700rev7-11-03 7K116 7K116...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction ............................... 3 Location Reference ........................... 3 Parts Ordering ........................... 3 Safety Suggestions ........................... 4 Safety Warning Decals ........................6 Safety Decal Location ........................7 Pre-Operating Instructions ........................8 Hardware/Tightening Torques ......................8 Chain Tension ........................... 9 Lubrication ............................11 Seed Rate Alighnment ........................ - Page 4 7K116...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SAFETY ALERT The Brillion Turfmaker Overseeder was This safety alert symbol designed to be used primarily for seeding for is used to call your new growth in existing stands of grass, turf, etc. attention to instructions concerning personal To obtain maximum benefits, please study this safety. -
Page 6: Safety Suggestions
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Federal law requires that you explain the safety and operating instructions furnished with this machine to all employees before they are allowed to operate the machine. These must be repeated to the employees at the beginning of each season. Be sure to observe and follow the instructions for the safety of anyone operating or near the machine. - Page 7 • Examine safety decals and be sure you have shown below. Safety decals for the the correct safety decals for the machine. Overseeder and their locations on the machine are pictured on the following • Order replacement decals through your two pages.
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Page 8: Safety Warning Decals
DANGER 30 DEGREES WHEN THE SHAFT IS TURNING. SET LIFT STOPS ON THE THREE POINT LIFT ACCORDING TO THE CHART BELOW. THE OVERSEEDER CAN BE TRANSPORTED IN A HIGHER POSITION WITH THE POT DISENGAGED. DO NOT ENGAGE THE PTO BEFORE LOWERING THE MACHINE. -
Page 9: Safety Decal Location
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Page 10: Pre-Operating Instructions
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your Brillion Turfmaker Overseeder will come to 1. Check all hardware for tightness you fully assembled from the the factory. Before Use the Tightening Torque Chart reproduced operating, there are a number of items that should below as a guide. -
Page 11: Chain Tension
2. Chain Tension 2a. Seedmeter Drive Chains - If any guards are removed for lubricating, they must be replaced before operating. If chains do need to be adjusted, Note: These chains operate best with a slight The diagrams below show the points at which amount of looseness. - Page 12 2. Chain Tension 2b. Rotor Drive Chains - With drive operating at 540 RPM: • With drive disengaged: 1. Loosen jam nut and tighten set screw 1. Loosen jam nut and tighten set screw until drive becomes noisy, then back off until slight load is felt against set screw.
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Page 13: Lubrication
Lubricant should be changed after the first • In the Superior Gear box used on this 100 hrs. or 30 days of operation. Then, Overseeder, EP 80-90 wt. gear lube is normal change intervals of 1000 hrs. or 12 recommended. months should be observed. - Page 14 Grease Fittings: Rotor Drive Chain: Use multi-purpose grease (lithium Use SAE 90 wt. oil & fill to level indicator drain soap base E.P. grease meeting N.L.G.I. plug. #2 specifications. Agitator Gears: Place a light coat of grease on the agitator gears.
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Page 15: Seed Rate Alighnment
If not, Loosen the bolts, 6. This procedure is used on both seed that mount seed cups to the box and boxes if your overseeder is equipped reposition the seed cup so that it is with two boxes. -
Page 16: Drive Shaft Clutch
3. If necessary, disconnect the driveline 8. Tighten all the bolts on the outside from the overseeder. diameter of the clutch equally until the compression plate is tight against the 4. Loosen the bolts on the outside housing. -
Page 17: Rear Roller Alignment
6. Rear Roller Alignment: Note: Do not move end clamps to adjust wheels that have become worn from use. This will disrupt alignment between rotor tines and wheel crowns. 6b. Broadcasting Seeds: 6a. Seeding in Grooves Cut by Rotor: 1. Loosen end clamps 1. -
Page 18: Storage
7. Storage: Note: Position so that the weight of the seeder is not supported by the rotor tines. 1. Front roller turnbuckle adjusted to pin center distance of 11 1/2” minimum. Figure 10 2. Rear roller turnbuckle adjusted to pin center distance of 18 1/2”... -
Page 19: Operation
OPERATION 1. Attaching toTractor FLOAT LINK Category I & II CLEVIS PIN BUSHING FLOAT LINK Category I & II Quick Coupler 1. Top Float Link - • Be sure to position the top float link as shown in figures 11 & 12. Allow Link to float while seeding •... - Page 20 2. Use the proper sleeves in the lower links for your hitch. 2.25” 26.81” 29.69” 26.81” Category I .88” Quick Coupler 1.44” 1.12” 2.88” Category I 1.44” 32.56” 2.25” Category II 38.31” 32.56” Figure 13 Category II Quick Coupler 900rev601 7K116 Page 18...
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Page 21: Transport
3. Be sure that the tractor • Rotor tines should not be lifted more you are using has a 540 RPM than 14 inches off the ground. (The PTO driveline. PTO shaft may be damaged if operated while seeder is highter than 14 inches.) 4. -
Page 22: Seed Rate Adjustment
Seed Rate Adjustment Note: Use wrenches provided for adjustment. To increase the rate of seeding, loosen the nut on inside of the bearing and turn the outer nut to move the seed shaft to the desired Important: IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to seed higher number setting, then re-tighten the meters, do not apply excessive force to adjusting inner nut. -
Page 23: Seed Rate Calibration & Seed Charts
CALIBRATION OF PLANTING RATES for These rates can be doubled by using a Speed both seedboxes can be found on the charts Up kit and halved by using a Slow Down kit. inside the covers of each seedbox. They are also reproduced here. - Page 24 900rev601 7K116 Page 22...
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Page 25: Operating Depth
Operating Depth 1. Machine should always be level in working 3. Use front and rear turnbuckles to set groove position. depth. Adjust left and right turnbuckles equally on 2. Groove depth can be adjusted from 0” to 1 1/2”. both rollers. 4. -
Page 26: Seeding
Seeding Stop at the end of each row before raising the seeder to prevent the rear packer Raise the seeder above ground. wheels and seed drive mechanism from coasting and depositing too much seed at Engage the PTO. row ends. Slowly lower the seeder until the front and After seeding a known amount of acres, rear rollers support the seeder. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Blades balling up with soil Replace worn or bent knives Decrease tractor speed Overseeder bumping on the ground Clear obstacles entangled in knives and/or rotor Check tire pressure. Proper inflation is listed in the Tire specifications, Page 44. (Also gage wheels (p. 32) -
Page 28: Maintenance
• 100 hrs. or 30 days of operation. Then, In the Superior Gear box used on this normal change intervals of 1000 hrs. or 12 Overseeder, EP 80-90 wt. gear lube is months should be observed. recommended. • If installed on seasonal equipment, it is... - Page 29 Grease Fittings: Rotor Drive Chain: Use multi-purpose grease (lithium Use SAE 90 wt. oil & fill to level indicator drain soap base E.P. grease meeting N.L.G.I. plug. #2 specifications. Agitator Gears: Place a light coat of grease on the agitator gears.
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Page 30: Chain Tension
Chain Tension If any guards are removed for lubricating, they must be replaced before operating. If chains do need to be adjusted, The diagrams below show the points at which the tension adjustment can be made. a. Seedmeter Drive Chains - Loosen nuts at points indicated and adjust desired amount -- retighten nuts. - Page 31 b. Rotor Drive Chains - 2. Back off 1/2 turn and lock jam nut. • With drive disengaged: With drive operating at 540 RPM: 1. Loosen jam nut and tighten carriage bolt 1. Loosen jam nut and tighten carriage bolt until slight load is felt against carriage until drive becomes noisy, then back off bolt.
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Page 32: Rotor Tines
Rotor Tines Figure 21 Check for bent tines. When needed, replace those that become bent or damaged by wear. Rotor Tine Bolt, 7/16” x 1 1/4” Plate Securely block machine when working on or under it to prevent injury in case of hydraulic failure or inadvertent lowering by another person. -
Page 33: Acre Meter
Figure 22 Slide pilot of rotor assembly into Frame End counter-bore on Plate, Right drive hub. Fasten to drive hub with 7/16” capscrews & lock washers . Drive Hub Lock Nut, 1/2-13 w/ Bearing Housing Bearing Cap Screw, Plate 1/2-13 x 1” Rotor Assembly Frame End... -
Page 34: Options
OPTIONS Gage Wheels Kit #7K194 ..........102# Maintenance: Function: 1. Pack bearings 1. To support the weight of the 2. Maintain tire pressure at 35 psi. machine 2. May be used to prevent pushing dirt in front of front roller Figure 23 R.H. -
Page 35: Second Seed Box
(Refer also to pages 18-23 of Repair Parts (Using the 26-tooth Catalog) 7K217 7K217 SEED CHART under cover) (See Page 22) “OVERSEEDER” DECAL “BRILLION” DECAL AMBER DECAL Attach Deflector to Mount Plate: HHCS, 5/16” x 1” CAPSCREW, 3/8” X 1 1/4” LOCK WASHER, 5/16”... -
Page 36: Slow Down Kit
Slow Down Kit Kit #7K249 ..........3.5# Function: 1. Slows down seedmeter shaft so that meters can be opened more for larger seeds. 6K749 SPROCKET Figure 25 ASSEMBLY Small Sprocket toward roller arm #40 ROLLER CHAIN (9 PITCHES) Replace 7K110 double sprocket with 6K749 sprocket assembly and extra links of roller chain. -
Page 37: Speed Up Kit
Speed Up Kit Kit #9J495 ............. 3# Function: 1. Approximately doubles seed rate of standard machines. Figure 26 #40 ROLLER CHAIN 9J617 26-tooth (8 PITCHES) SPROCKET here only Replace 9D772 13-tooth sprocket with 9J617 26-tooth sprocket assembly and extra links of roller chain. -
Page 38: Acre Meter Kit
Acre Meter Installation: Kit #7K250 ..........2.5# The acre meter, consisting of three main parts; Function: the acre meter, the pick-up, and the 1. Measures the amount of ground magnet wheel, is mounted on the left front side of planted the seedbox. -
Page 39: Seed Placement Kit
Now, from the rear of the seeder (figure 27B), mount the L-shaped bracket to the end plate with 5/16-18 NC x 1” capscrews lock washers and nuts as shown. Beneath this bracket mount the pickup with two #8-32 x 1 1/4” machine screws, flat washers, Figure 27B lockwashers, and nuts. - Page 40 INSTRUCTIONS FOR 7K250 ACRE METER KIT Maintenance The battery operated acre counter uses 3 AA batteries. The batteries should last between 5 and 10 years. The acre counter will last much longer than that. Eventually, you will have to replace the batteries.
- Page 41 Because seeder wheels are loose on the drum, some variation may occur and it may be desirable • to adjust the pulses per mile to fine tune the acre meter reading. For example, if the meter reads high, increase the number of pulses. An alternate method based on actual distance travelled may be used as follows: Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons together until “0000”...
- Page 42 SETTINGS FOR ELECTRONIC ACRE METER - SUMMARY MODEL PULSES PULSES WIDTH SPECIAL NOTES ACRE 1000 sq.’ 4147 • When meter is set to “count” mode in pulses screen, meter will register only SLP10 SL10 4147 10.07 magnetic wheel revolutions. SLP12 SL12 4147 12.0...
- Page 43 Seed Placement Kit #7K211 (4’) ..........46# Kit #7K212 (6’) ..........60# Function: 1. For placing seeds in narrow rows. a. rows =2 9/32” apart b. rows can be aligned with grooves of rotor tines. Figure 28 Attach to shroud: SEED TRAY FLAT WASHER, 3/8”...
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Page 44: Rear Coil Tine Kit
Rear Coil Tine Kit #7K131 (4’) ..........28# Kit #7K138 (6’) ..........39# Function: 1. Single row of coil tines to stir and mix seeds Capscrew, 1/2-13 NC x 1 1/2” L. H. Bracket Lock Washer, 1/2” Nut, 1/2-13 NC Clamp Figure 29 Clamp &... -
Page 45: Warning Light Kit
INSTRUCTIONS FOR #5K324 WARNING LIGHT KIT (Optional) #4K772 L.H. LAMP ASSEMBLY (SHOWN) #5K163 #6J150 BRACKET #4K773 R.H. LAMP LOCKNUT, 1/4” ASSEMBLY (NOT SHOWN) #5K326 REINFORCEMENT PLATE #2C312 MACHINE SCREW 1/4” x 1” REAR #1C229 CAPSCREW 1/4” x 3/4” SEEDBOX WARNING LAMP ASSEMBLY Note: [Some modifications may be necessary for fit on you model] Assemble a #5K163 bracket to left end of seedbox. -
Page 46: Machine Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Designation Turfmaker Overseeder series grass seeder models are described as follows: Model Description Approximate Weight BOS6S: 6’ Single Box Overseeder, Straight Rotor Tines 1850# (without seed) BOS6F 6’ Single Box Overseeder, Fairway Rotor Tines 1872# (without seed) BOSB6S 6’... - Page 48 Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001:2008 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM Copyright 2010. Landoll Corporation "All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this material or portions thereof in any form"...
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