INTRODUCTION Your Schmeiser Vineyard Drill is designed to give you many years of dependable service. This manual has been prepared to instruct you in the safe and efficient operation of this machine. Read and study it thoroughly. Follow all instructions carefully.
SAFETY RULES The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to farmers and manufacturers. We have designed our Vineyard Drill with many built-in safety features. However, no one should operate this machine before carefully reading this Owner’s Manual. 1.
® SCHMEISER VINEYARD DRILL MODELS VD-36PW – 3 FT. VINEYARD DRILL STANDARD VD-48PW – 4 FT. VINEYARD DRILL STANDARD VD-60PW – 5 FT. VINEYARD DRILL STANDARD VD-72PW – 6 FT. VINEYARD DRILL STANDARD VDNT-36PW – 3 FT. VINEYARD DRILL NO-TILL VDNT-48PW –...
SCHMEISER VINEYARD DRILL SEED RATE CALIBRATION Note: Seeding rates will vary greatly with variations in sizes of seeds. Although the seeding rates listed in this manual are based on an average seed size, we recommend that you test and adjust your Vineyard Drill using the procedures listed below.
SEEDING RATES FOR SCHMEISER VINEYARD DRILL Rates in Pounds per Planted Acre August 1, 2001 Sprocket Combination: 13/33 x 12/33 Seed Rate Indicator Setting Number Seed POUNDS PER ACRE Barley Bio Max Cover Crop* Clover - Perennial Cover Crop Mix #1*...
SEED CUP IMPORTANT: Be sure to adjust seed cup lever position prior to loading seed in hopper. WARNING: Closing seed lever with seed in cup may damage or break lever. It is important to select the correct lever position. The incorrect position may cause a) seed damage and/or b) cup damage.
PLANTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENTS Your Schmeiser Vineyard Drill is designed to run level to the ground when in planting position. Minor adjustments may be required to achieve the desired seed placement. Before making any adjustments, insure that unit is level with ground, and feed cups, seed tubes and drives are working properly and free from foreign material.
DISK OPENER SPRING PRESSURE SETTING Each opener spring can be adjusted for down pressure. This is useful when penetrating hard soil and for planting in tractor tire tracks. The springs allow the openers to follow uneven profile terrain. To adjust the pressure, remove the “W” clip at the bottom of the spring and place it in a higher hole in the spring rod for more pressure, and in a lower hole for less pressure (see below).
FEEDER CUP ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Old Part No. New Part No. Description VD4-K-01 VDS-48K001 4’ Seed Cup Tray VD5-K-01 VDS-60K001 5’ Seed Cup Tray VD6-K-01 VDS-72K001 6’ Seed Cup Tray ------------ CBNC504012 Bolt, Carriage 1/4” - 20 x 3/4” Long 182-022D 890-350C Feeder Cup Shaft Locking Collar...
MAIN FRAME, WHEEL FRAME & WALKBOARD ASSEMBLIES Ref No. Description Part No. 2-1/2' Main Frame VDS-30A000 3' Main Frame VDS-36A000 4' Main Frame VDS-48A000 5' Main Frame VDS-60A000 6' Main Frame VDS-72A000 2-1/2' Walk Board VDS-30H000 3' Walk Board VDS-36A000 4' Walk Board VDS-48A000 5' Walk Board...
JACK SHAFT, SPROCKET, IDLER & BEARING ASSEMBLIES Ref No. Old Part No. New Part No. Description Qty. VD4-G-06 VDS-48G006 4’ Jack Shaft VD5-G-06 VDS-60G006 5’ Jack Shaft VD6-G-06 VDS-72G006 6’ Jack Shaft VD-G-02 VDS-00G002 End Plate Tensioner Arm VD-G-01 VDS-00G001N Center Tensioner Arm &...
STRAIGHT ARM DOUBLE DISK OPENER ASSEMBLY Ref. Old Part No. New Part No. Description 806-004C 806-004C U-Bolt 3/8-16 X 2 X 2 3/4 804-013C LWASHER-06 Washer Lock Spring 3/8 Plt 803-014C HXNUT-06NC 3nut Hex 3/8-16 Plt 121-025D 121-025D Spring Rod Casting Clip 812-012C 812-012C Casting Double Spring Rod...
NO-TILL VINEYARD DRILL PARTS Ref. No. Part No. DESCRIPTION NYNUT-12NC Hex Nut 3 /4” -10 PLT Nylock 812-031C Casting Coulter Spring Washer 204-107D Spring Rod Sleeve 1-1/8” OD 807-074C Spring 2.25” OD x 0.5” Coil 817-029C Bushing Coulter Casting 149-963S Coulter Mount.
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