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COMMERCIAL SEED TENDER
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CST-C Series, CST-1500
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  • Page 1 COMMERCIAL SEED TENDER Models: CST-C Series, CST-1500 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This warranty shall expire one (1) year after the date of delivery of the new machinery. If these conditions are fulfilled, Convey-All shall at its own cost and at its own option either repair or replace any defective parts provided that the buyer shall be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of repairs, labor, parts, transportation or any other work, unless Convey-All has authorized such expenses in advance.
  • Page 3 Dealer’s Rep. Signature ______________________________________ The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy. Date ________________________ Buyer’s Signature ___________________________________________ WHITE YELLOW PINK CONVEY-ALL DEALER CUSTOMER...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Section 1: INTRODUCTION ......1-1 1.1 Operator Orientation .
  • Page 6 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) TABLE OF CONTENTS con’d DESCRIPTION PAGE 4.3 Maintenance Procedures ......4-8 4.3.1 Changing Engine Oil and Filter .

  • Page 7: Section 1: Introduction

    Convey-All Industries Inc., for assistance, information, additional/replacement copies, or a digital copy. Information provided herein is of a descriptive nature. Convey-All Industries Inc. reserves the right to modify the machinery design and specifications provided herein without any preliminary notice.
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  • Page 9: Section 2: Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Section 2: SAFETY The Safety Alert Symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! 3 Big Reasons why safety The Safety Alert Symbol identifies is important to you: important safety messages on • Accidents Disable and Kill the Commercial Seed Tender and •...

  • Page 10: Safety Orientation

    2.2 GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and • Read and understand the Operator’s maintenance of your Convey-All Commercial Seed Manual and all safety signs before Tender (CST). Be sure that you and anyone else who operating, maintaining, adjusting or will operate, maintain or work around the CST be unplugging the CST.

  • Page 11: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES • Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of • The operator should be a responsible, properly the main concerns in designing and developing trained and physically able person familiar with equipment.

  • Page 12: Safety Training

    It is the operator’s responsibility to distributor, dealer’s parts department or from read and understand ALL Safety and Convey-All Industries Inc. Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Accidents can be avoided. 2.5.1 How to Install Safety Signs: •...

  • Page 13: Work Preparation

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 2.6 WORK PREPARATION • Never operate the engine and CST until you have • Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden read and completely understand this obstacles that might be hooked or snagged, manual, the power unit’s Operator’s causing injury or damage.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 2.7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.8 PLACEMENT SAFETY • Review the Operator’s Manual and all • Stay away from overhead power lines safety items before working with and when moving the tender. Electrocution maintaining the tender. can occur without direct contact.

  • Page 15: Operating Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 2.9 OPERATING SAFETY • Please remember it is important that you read and • Be familiar with machine hazard areas. If anyone heed the safety messages on the CST. Clean or enters these spaces, shut down machine...

  • Page 16: Hydraulic Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 2.10 HYDRAULIC SAFETY 2.11 TRANSPORT SAFETY • Always place all hydraulic controls in neutral before • Close valves in hydraulic line before transporting. disconnecting and working on hydraulic systems. • Check that all the lights, reflectors and other •...

  • Page 17: Battery Safety

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 2.12 BATTERY SAFETY 2.13 LOCK-OUT TAG-OUT SAFETY • Keep all sparks and flames away from • Establish a formal Lock-Out, Tag-Out program for batteries, as gas given off by electrolyte your operation. is explosive. •...

  • Page 18: Safety Symbol Identification

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 2.15 SAFETY SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION There are various types of safety messages on decals in many locations on the CST. Good safety practices include being familiar with the signage, the type of warning, the area, and the function related to that area. 36-1000-0058 36-1000-0016 36-1300-0001...
  • Page 19 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 36-2200-0001 36-1700-0005 36-3000-0001 36-3000-0010 36-300-0014 36-300-0004 36-1000-0021 36-1000-0003 36-2200-0004 REMEMBER - If safety decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or parts were replaced without signage, new decals must be applied. Decals are available from your authorized dealer. 08.2015 2-11...
  • Page 20 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 36-2200-0002 36-2200-0005 36-1000-0011 36-1800-0041 36-1800-0003 36-1500-0002 REMEMBER - If safety decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or parts were replaced without signage, new decals must be applied. Decals are available from your authorized dealer. 2-12 Revised 08.2015...

  • Page 21: Section 3: Operation

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Section 3: OPERATION Operating Safety • Read and understand the Operator’s Manual, • Stay away from overhead obstructions and and all safety decals, before using. Review safety power lines during operation. Electrocution can related items annually. occur without direct contact.

  • Page 22: Machine Components

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 3.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS The Commercial Seed Tender is available in a variety of sizes depending on the required seed capacity. a. Hoppers (number varies by model) b. Hopper Discharge Gate A self-contained hydraulic power pack is mounted c.
  • Page 23 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Fig 4 - Left Side of CST-40-C Revised 05.2018...

  • Page 24: Components And Controls

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 3.2 COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of the controls. There is an engine shield in front of the engine, facing the driving direction, for protection. The location and functionality may vary depending on the engine and CST model.
  • Page 25 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Gas Engine (Optional): Read the engine manufacturer`s instruction manual before starting for more detailed instructions. Ignition Switch: This key operated switch controls the electric power to the engine. There is a tachometer under the switch. Fig 6 - Subaru Ignition Switch a.
  • Page 26 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Hydraulic Valve Bank, CST-1500: All machine functions are controlled by the bank of hydraulic valves mounted on the rear left frame. Each valve is designed with a flow control as part of the base. These functions are to be operated using the remote control handset, refer to page 3-8.
  • Page 27 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Hydraulic Valve Bank, CST-C Models: All machine functions are controlled by the bank of hydraulic valves mounted on the rear left frame. Each valve is designed with a flow control as part of the base.
  • Page 28 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Manual Hydraulic Valve Bank (Optional): Manual valve operation is available. The valve bank is positioned on the drivers side, rear on the unit. Each valve is designed with a flow control as part of the base.
  • Page 29 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Remote Control: BELT Button: The remote control functions correspond to the valve Turns both belts on and off. bank on the left side, at the rear of the CST. FOLD Button: If the unit comes with the weigh scale option, it’s Folds the Folding conveyor.
  • Page 30 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Gate Status Lights: A panel of lights on the rear of the frame indicates the status of the gates on the bottom of the hoppers. When the light is illuminated, the gate is open. Be sure to depress the button on the remote control until the light goes OFF and the gate is completely closed.
  • Page 31 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Folding Conveyor Limit Switches, CST-1500: The CST-1500 uses 3 Limit Switches in it’s Folding Conveyor. • Folding Conveyor’s swing needs to be centred before folding. • Folding Conveyor needs to be fully folded on top of unit before shuttling sideways.
  • Page 32 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Weight Scale (Optional): The CST is available with a scale which weighs the all the hoppers together. If the scale is part of the unit, there will be a Load Cell (a), below each hopper, sandwiched between the trailer and CST frame.
  • Page 33 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Sight Glass: Each hopper in the tender is designed with an upper and lower sight glass to allow the operator to monitor the amount of material in the hopper. Poke Hole Tubes: Fig 28 - Sight Glass Each hopper has a Poke Hole Tube, on the driver’s side.

  • Page 34: Cst-1500 Folding Conveyor Shuttle Movement

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 3.3 CST-1500 FOLDING CONVEYOR SHUTTLE MOVEMENT NOTICE - Balance Hazard: It is possible to transport the CST-1500 with Folding Conveyor shuttled to the side. Be aware of the off-centre weight. From the factory, the shuttle movement on the Folding Conveyor is set to be from centre to the right.

  • Page 35: Machine Break-In

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 3.4 MACHINE BREAK-IN 3.5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST There are no operational restrictions on the tender Efficient and safe operation of the CST requires that when used for the first time. each operator reads the operating procedures. They should also understand all related safety precautions The conveyor belt’s alignment is set at the factory, to outlined in this manual.

  • Page 36: Operating On Site

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 3.6 OPERATING ON SITE The Convey-All CST is designed to handle any kind of seed, granular or chemical. Use the unit to transport it to or from the field as required. Inspect the machine at the start of each day to be sure it is in good mechanical condition.
  • Page 37 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) WARNING - Strangulation Hazard: Careful the remote control handset does not become caught in running machinery, while hanging from the neck. 11. Disengage the Battery Lock-Out Switch 12. Start engine. Fig 40 - Engine CST-1500 Models: 13.
  • Page 38 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) CST-C Models: 17. Disengage the transport lock (bright yellow on some models). Fig 43 - Transport Lock, CST-C Models 18. Move the Folding Conveyor into position. Refer to page 3-7 to 3-8 for hydraulic valves. Refer to page 3-9 for remote control instructions.
  • Page 39 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) All CST Models: 21. Select a hopper to unload from. Fig 45 - Remote Control 22. Open the gate under the selected hopper to empty. Fig 46 - Hopper Discharge Gate Cylinder NOTICE - Plugging Hazard: Open one hopper at a time to minimize the chance of plugging the unit.
  • Page 40 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 24. Be sure the gates to close all compartments when finished. 25. Turn off the conveyor belts. Fig 49 - Hydraulic Valve Bank, CST-C Models 26. Pivot the Folding Conveyor completely, to lie flat on top of the tender.

  • Page 41: Storage

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 3.7 STORAGE 3.8 REMOVING FROM STORAGE After the season's use, or when the CST will not When removing the machine from storage, follow the be used for a period of time, completely inspect all Pre-Operation Checklist in Section 3.5.
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  • Page 43: Section 4: Service And Maintenance

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Section 4: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Servicing Safety • Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items • Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuits before before working with, maintaining the machine. servicing or repairing. • • Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, remove •...

  • Page 44: Greasing

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.1.1 Greasing Use the Service Record provided on page 4-15 to keep a record of all scheduled maintenance. 1. Use only a hand-held grease gun for all greasing. An air-powered greasing system can damage the seals on bearings and lead to early failures.

  • Page 45: Every 50 Hours, 50 Loads Or Weekly

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.2.2 Every 50 Hours, 50 Loads or Weekly: 5. Grease Folding Conveyor. CST-1500: a. Grease drive roller bearings. b. Oil chain on hydraulic drive motors. c. Grease roller bearings. d. Grease pivot points. e. Grease swing points. Grease shuttle points.
  • Page 46 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) CST-C Standard Folding Conveyor Models: a. Grease Drive Roller bearings and Hydraulic Motor. b. Grease Tail Roller, Discharge Roller. c. Grease Pivot points. d. Grease Swing points. Fig 60 - Left Side, CST-C Models Fig 62 - Discharge, CST-C Models Fig 61 - Right Side, CST-C Models Revised 05.2018...
  • Page 47 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) All CST Models: 6. Grease the Slave Conveyor roller bearings. - All drive ends. - All tail ends. 7. Oil chain on hydraulic drive. Fig 63 - Drive of Slave Conveyor, CST-C Models Fig 64 - Drive of Slave Conveyor, CST-1500 Fig 65 - Folding Conveyor Drive, CST-C Models 08.2015...
  • Page 48 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 8. Grease the discharge gate cylinder end bushings. Fig 66 - Gate Cylinder 9. Check the tension and alignment of the Slave and Folding Conveyors. Refer to Sections 4.3.6 and 4.3.7 Fig 67 - Tension Bolts, Slave Conveyor Fig 68 - Tension Bolts on Folding Conveyor, CST-C Models Fig 69 - Tension Bolts on Folding Conveyor, CST-1500 08.2015...

  • Page 49: Every 200 Hours, 200 Loads Or Monthly

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.2.3 Every 200 Hours, 200 Loads or Monthly: 10. Change engine oil and filter. 11. Change air filter. Fig 70 - CAT Diesel Engine Fig 71 - Subaru Gas Engine 12. Change hydraulic oil and filter. Fig 72 - Hydraulic System Oil Filter 13.

  • Page 50: Maintenance Procedures

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation. 4.3.1 Changing Engine Oil and Filter: 1. Review the Operator’s Manual for the engine. 2.

  • Page 51: Cleaning/Changing Air Cleaner

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3.2 Cleaning/Changing Air Cleaner: 1. Review the Operator’s Manual for the engine. WARNING: Hot Equipment Engine must cool before working on. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and remove ignition key before maintaining. 3.

  • Page 52: Changing Hydraulic Oil And Filter

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3.3 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter: 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and remove ignition key before maintaining. WARNING: Hot Liquid Engine and hydraulics must to cool before changing the oil.

  • Page 53: Changing In-Line Fuel Filter

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3.4 Changing In-Line Fuel Filter: 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. WARNING: Moving Parts Stop engine and remove ignition key before maintaining. WARNING: Hot Equipment Engine must cool, before working on. Fig 79 - In-Line Fuel Filter, CAT Diesel Engine 2.

  • Page 54: Slave Conveyor Drive Chain, Cst-C Models

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3.5 Slave Conveyor Drive Chain, CST-C Models: The conveyor is driven by a roller chain from the hydraulic motor. The chain is tightened by moving the motor mounting bolts. Loosen the mounting bolts when replacing the chain. Always close and secure the guard before resuming work.

  • Page 55: Conveyor Belt Tension

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3.6 Conveyor Belt Tension: The tension and alignment of both the Slave and Folding Conveyor belts should be checked daily to insure proper function. To maintain belt, follow this procedure: 1. Place all controls in their neutral or off position. 2.

  • Page 56: Conveyor Belt Alignment

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3.7 Conveyor Belt Alignment: The belt is properly aligned when the it runs in the centre of the frame and the roller shafts. Be sure to run the conveyor a full revolution to check the entire belt.

  • Page 57: Conveyor Belt Replacement

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.3.8 Conveyor Belt Replacement: Replace the belt when it is damaged or badly worn. To do this, follow this procedure: 1. Rotate the belt to where the lacing is accessible. - Slave Conveyor, open the front guard to expose the belt.
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  • Page 59: Service Record

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 4.4 SERVICE RECORD See Section 4.2 for Servicing Intervals. That section is only a general guide under good conditions. Under extreme, or unusual circumstances adjust service timing accordingly. For more detailed schedule pertaining to the specific engine model, consult its Operator Manual. Copy this page to continue record.
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  • Page 61: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Section 5: TROUBLESHOOTING In the following troubleshooting section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems which you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or the factory.
  • Page 62 Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Problem cont’d Possible Cause Possible Solution Low Capacity Drive roller warn out or is slipping Replace drive belt Electric/Gas system - drive roller is slipping Replace V-belt Check and adjust pressure set screw on valve. Test flow Hydraulic system - valve, pump or motor could be from pump.

  • Page 63: Section 6: Sign-Off Form

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Section 6: SIGN-OFF FORM Convey-All follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Commercial Seed Tender must read and clearly understand all Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
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  • Page 65: Section 7: Reference

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) Section 7: REFERENCE For information not included here, or for a digital copy of this manual, please call your dealer or Convey-All Industries Inc. directly for assistance (1-800-418-9461). 7.1 SPECIFICATIONS Total Total Number -...

  • Page 66: Bolt Torque

    Operator’s Manual: Commercial Seed Tender (CST) 7.2 BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt.
  • Page 67 INNOVATIVE QUALITY SOLUTIONS 130 CANADA STREET WINKLER, MANITOBA R6W 0J3 CANADA 1-800-418-9461 P: (204) 325-4195 F: (204) 325-8116 PRINTED IN CANADA ISSUE DATE: MAY 2018 6TH REVISION ©2018 Convey-All Industries Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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