Introduction and Safety The Landoll Model 5110 Native Grass 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...
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Understanding Safety NOTE Statements Make sure you read and understand the information contained in this manual and on the machine signs You will find various types of safety information on the (decals) before you attempt to operate or maintain this following pages and on the machine signs (decals) machine.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Transporting Safety Maintenance Safety 1. Understand the procedure before doing the work. IMPORTANT Use proper tools and equipment. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to 2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped. comply with all state and local laws. 3.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Safety Chain 4. Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical manufacturer. 1. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery, which is Prepare for Emergencies 10,100 pounds minimum in accordance with ASAE S338.2 specifications.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS General Torque Specifications (rev. 4/97) TORQUE SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS - 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 cap-screws assembled without supplemental lubrication (as received condition).
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications TORQUE IS SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS- 37 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).
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Table provided for general use. NOTES:...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 35-1/4” 35-1/4” 33-3/4” 19-3/4” 19-3/4” GAUGE WHEEL DRIVE ASSEMBLY GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLY NG DRIVE ASSEMBLY REAR PARK REAR PARK STAND LH STAND RH 7-1/2” TYPICAL 3-3/4” SPRING OPENER Figure 2-1: 5110-12-1/2’ 3-Point Placement F-1058-0820...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS CONTACT DRIVE 35-1/4” ASSEMBLY 33-3/4” GAUGE WHEEL DRIVE 18-1/8” ASSEMBLY 11” FRONT PARK FRONT PARK STAND LH STAND RH 35-1/4” NG DRIVE ASSEMBLY REAR PARK 18-1/8” REAR PARK STAND RH STAND LH 7-1/2” TYPICAL 3-3/4” 7-3/8” SPRING OPENER Figure 2-2: 5110-12-1/2’Pull Hitch Placement...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 49-7/16” 49-7/16” 26-11/16” 26-11/16” 8-5/16” 8-5/16” 7-1/2” 3-15/16” TYPICAL PARK STAND LH PARK STAND RH NG DRIVE NG DRIVE ASSEMBLY LH ASSEMBLY RH GAUGE WHEEL DRIVE GAUGE WHEEL DRIVE ASSEMBLY LH ASSEMBLY RH SPRING OPENER SPRING OPENER Figure 2-3: 5110-15’ Placement F-1058-0820...
Assembly Safety frame, wheel lift, and pull hitch) manually. Use a hoist or a forklift to move these parts into Your new 5110NG Native Grass Drill comes nearly position. completely assembled from the factory and ready to go to the field. This section includes option assembly procedures.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Pull Hitch Assembly 5. Remove the lower and upper hitch pins, lower hitch spacers. 1. Carefully raise the pull axle hitch assembly and 6. Align the holes in the rear of the drawbar hitch with install tire/wheel assemblies with lug nuts. Place the holes on inside of lower 3 point plates.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UPPER LINK LOWER 3-POINT PIN & QUICK PLATES HITCH PIN TOP LINK WELDMENT DRAWBAR HITCH HOSE SUPPORT CLAMPS JACK, STORAGE POSITION 3/4-10 X 3-1/2 HEX SCREW & 3/4 FLAT WASHER HITCH ASSEMBLY LOWER HITCH PIN & LYNCH PIN LOWER HITCH SPACER 396”...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UPPER LINK PIN & QUICK HITCH PIN LOWER 3-POINT TOP LINK PLATES WELDMENT DRAWBAR HITCH HOSE SUPPORT CLAMPS JACK, STORAGE POSITION 3/4-10 X 3-1/2 HEX SCREW & 3/4 FLAT WASHER HITCH ASSEMBLY LOWER HITCH SPACER LOWER HITCH PIN 396”...
When transporting the unit, place cylinder lockouts in the transport lock position after fully Never allow anyone to ride on the 5110NG Drill at extending the cylinders. Insert the lockout pins to any time. Allowing a person to ride on the secure the cylinder lockouts.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Tractor Preparation Attaching Grain Drill To The Tractor - Three-Point The Landoll 5110NG Native Grass Drill requires a Tractor with Category II, III or IIIN three-point hitch and adequate weight. 1. Before attaching the Grain Drill, prepare the tractor as follows: 2.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 8. Fully raise the Grain Drill and remove both rear 9. On the 5110-12-1/2’ drills fully raise the Grain Drill parking stands and place in transport position and adjust both front parking stands and place in Figures 4-2 See Figure 4-3.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Attaching Grain Drill To The WARNING Tractor - Pull Hitch (Optional) Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious personnel injury. Avoid the WARNING hazard by relieving system pressure before The Grain Drill has positive and negative tongue disconnecting hydraulic lines.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE c. Remove the L-pins, hairpin clips, and transport d. Return the transport locks, L-pins, and hairpin locks from both cylinder shafts. clips to the storage locations on the hitch. SAFETY LIGHTS SAFETY LIGHTS SMV EMBLEM SMV EMBLEM SPEED IDENTIFICATION SPEED IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL (SIS) 20 MPH...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Parking - Pull Hitch 1. When unhitching the grain drill from the tractor, park the drill on a level area to prevent rolling and shifting. The Grain Drill has negative hitch weight and will need to lowered to the ground for parking. Any seed left in the drill will increase the negative hitch weight.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE JACK, STORAGE POSITION HOSE HOLDER MOUNT, STOR-A-WAY 7-PIN CONNECTOR HYDRAULIC HOSES IMPLEMENT HITCH TRANSPORT LOCK & PINS, JACK, PARKING TRANSPORT POSITION POSITION DRAWBAR TRANSPORT LOCK & PINS, SAFETY CHAIN STORAGE POSITION Figure 4-11: Jack Parking and Storage Position - Pull Hitch...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Removing Drill from Pull Hitch e. Unplug the light harness at the front of the drill frame. 1. When removing the grain drill from the pull hitch, Unplug any optional drill monitor harnesses. park the drill on a level area to prevent rolling and g.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TOP LINK PIN FRONT PARKING STAND, LOWERED POSITION TOP LINK LOWER 3-POINT ARMS JACK, STORAGE POSITION HOSE HOLDER MOUNT, STOR-A-WAY 7-PIN CONNECTOR HYDRAULIC HOSES LOWER 3-POINT PINS IMPLEMENT LIGHT HARNESS HITCH PLUG JACK, PARKING TRANSPORT LOCK & PINS, POSITION TRANSPORT POSITION DRAWBAR...
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TOP LINK PIN TOP LINK LOWER 3-POINT ARMS JACK, STORAGE POSITION HOSE HOLDER MOUNT, STOR-A-WAY 7-PIN CONNECTOR HYDRAULIC HOSES LOWER 3-POINT PINS IMPLEMENT HITCH LIGHT HARNESS PLUG JACK, PARKING POSITION TRANSPORT LOCK & PINS, DRAWBAR TRANSPORT POSITION SAFETY CHAIN TRANSPORT LOCK &...
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Table provided for general use. NOTES: 4-11...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5110NG Transporting the Grain CAUTION Drill (Three-Point Hitch) Excessive speed may result in loss of control of Before transporting the grain drill, check the following: the tractor and implement, reduced braking, or failure of the implement tires or structure. Do 1.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY LIGHTS SMV EMBLEM SPEED IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL (SIS) 20 MPH SAFETY LIGHTS SPEED IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL (SIS) 20 MPH 3-POINT LINK PINS & RETAINERS 7-PIN CONNECTOR Figure 4-14: Transporting Grain Drill (Three - Point Hitch) 4-13...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5110 Transporting the Grain Drill 10. Do not transport the drill with seed in the native grass box. The seed can settle packing in around drive (Pull Hitch) components and causing uneven distribution while transporting. Before transporting the grain drill, check the following: 11.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 17. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce 18. Equipment altered other than the place of speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to manufacture may reduce the maximum transport avoid tipping. speed. Additional weight, added tanks, markers, harrow attachments, tow hitches, etc.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Lift System - Three-Point Hitch The three- point drill is equipped with a three-point hitch, so the Tractor may raise and lower the grain drill from transport to planting position. 1. Field Operation a. Lower the drill completely when planting to insure consistent depth.
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Some drills will drive the seed boxes from both drive wheels, other drills will only drive from one end. It is The 5110NG may be equipped with a 3 point hitch versus important to keep the drive wheels in contact with the a pull hitch.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Filling Seed Boxes 4. Install optional seed meter plugs for desired row spacing. Attach the grain drill hitch to the tractor before attempting 5. Adjust the seed rate adjustment to the to fill with seed. This will safely secure the drill and desired rate setting.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Seed Level Indicator NOTE Each seed box has a visual seed level indicator to Do not attempt to fully open the seed meter gate show the approximate volume of seed available in unless you are ready to empty the seed box.Once the the seed box .
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Seed Rate Adjustment b. Loosen the locking nut on the square seed shaft on the outer end of drill. The seeding rate is adjusted for each section with c. Adjust the nuts on the inside and outside of the the threaded seed rate adjustment at one end of square shaft until the desired rate setting is each drill section.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Meter/Seed Rate Adjustment Seed Rate Calibration 1. If the seed meter shaft is disassembled for 1. The seed rate charts are in pounds per acre and maintenance or repair the seed meters and based on an average seed size See Figure 4-26.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Drive Type Setting Gauge Wheel Drive Drive type setting allows the grain drill a wider range of Remove the 1/4x2 bolt through the hex shaft coupler next seeding rates increasing/decreasing the seeding shaft to the upper gauge wheel sprockets See Figure 4-24.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III CONTACT DRIVE TYPES TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III GAUGE WHEEL TYPES NOTE: DRIVE TYPE I IS STANDARD SPEED DRIVE TYPE II IS HALF SPEED DRIVE TYPE III IS DOUBLE SPEED Figure 4-25: Drive Type Settings 4-23...
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SEED RATE = (AVG SEED WEIGHT) X 65896 (NO. OF ROTATIONS) X (ROW SPACING) EXAMPLE = (.1707 LBS.) X 65896 = 75 LBS./ACRE (20 ROTATIONS) X (7.5”) # SEEDS per ROW = (SEED RATE) X (SEEDS/LB) x (NO. OF ROTATIONS) x (ROW SPACING) 65896 EXAMPLE = (60 LBS./ACRE) X (2,500 SEEDS/LB) x (20 ROTATIONS) x (7.5”)
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE METER OPENING Drive Type 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 7.5 inch 10 inch METER OPENING Drive Type 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 7.5 inch 10 inch METER OPENING Drive Type...
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE METER OPENING Drive Type 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 7.5 inch 10 inch Drive Type METER OPENING 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 7.5 inch 10 inch METER OPENING Drive Type...
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE METER OPENING Drive Type 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 7.5 inch 10 inch METER OPENING Drive Type 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 7.5 inch 10 inch METER OPENING Drive Type...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Native Grass Seeding NOTE The native grass seed box is used for seeding large fluffy Changing the ground Drive Type setting will affect the type seeds and blends such as Big and Little Bluestem, seeding rates of the main seed box and the optional Side Oats Grama.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SPROCKETS DRIVER/DRIVEN Drive Type 15/30 15/24 15/22 18/24 18/22 15/18 22/24 24/22 18/15 22/18 24/18 22/15 24/15 30/15 7.5 inch 10 inch Drive Type SPROCKETS DRIVER/DRIVEN 15/30 15/24 15/22 18/24 18/22 15/18 22/24 24/22 18/15 22/18 24/18 22/15 24/15 30/15...
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SPROCKETS DRIVER/DRIVEN Drive Type 15/30 15/24 15/22 18/24 18/22 15/18 22/24 24/22 18/15 22/18 24/18 22/15 24/15 30/15 7.5 inch 10 inch Drive Type SPROCKETS DRIVER/DRIVEN 15/30 15/24 15/22 18/24 18/22 15/18 22/24 24/22 18/15 22/18 24/18 22/15 24/15 30/15...
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Table provided for general use. NOTES: 4-31...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Small Seed Rate Adjustment NOTE 1. The seeding rate adjustment for the optional small Seeding rate are based on clean untreated average seeding attachment is located at the outer rear of size seed. Actual rates may vary, operator must each seeding box.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE METER OPENING Drive Type Spacing ALFALFA METER OPENING Drive Type Spacing ANNUAL RYE GRASS METER OPENING Drive Type Spacing BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL METER OPENING Drive Type Spacing BLUEGRASS (Kentucky) METER OPENING Drive Type Spacing BLUEGRASS (Park Kentucky) METER OPENING Drive Type Spacing CANOLA METER OPENING...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Small Seed Meter d. For each seed meter, slide the right locking set collar next to the meter feed roll Assembly/Adjustment (leaving.010”-.020”) of clearance and tighten the set collar. Make sure the flutes on the meter feed 1.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Native Grass Spring Opener The spring opener has two spring settings for light or heavy down pressure See Figure 4-37. The lower spring The 5110 native grass drill is equipped with a spring mounting hole is the heavy down pressure setting, and opener.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Opener Blade Adjustment 2. With a proper pinch point, you should be able to rotate the blades in opposite directions and maintain 1. To insure peak performance of the opener assembly contact at the pinch point with a slight drag. The and maximum bearing life a proper opener blade blades should slide past each other without binding.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Opener – Press Wheel Opener Scraper Adjustment Adjustment 1. The opener is equipped with a scraper to keep the inside surfaces of the opener blades clean. In dryer 1. The seeding depth of each individual opener is conditions, the scraper can be adjusted farther away controlled by the press wheel depth adjustment from the opener blades for greater clearance.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Opener Soil Strip Adjustment 3. The metal backing strip should be centered over the soil strip. Do not allow the metal backing strip to rub 1. The soil strip runs along the side of the opener blade against the opener blade or it will tend to trap to reduce soil blow out of the seed trench.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Walkboard 2. The walkboard may be raised to allow easier service access to the openers. To raise the walkboard, lift at 1. The walkboard on the Grain Drill provides a stable the center rear of the wallboard and rotate forward. A platform to work from while filling the seed box latch is provided to hold the walkboard in the raised Figure...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Ladder Use and Transport Requirements HANDLE 1. When transporting the 5110NG 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 4-43.
Street Operation (Optional) Lincoln, NE 68504 877-489-LOUP(5687) 1. The 5110NG Grain Drill can be equipped with an info@loupelectronics.com optional Loup Mini drill monitor. The drill monitor will monitor population from two sensors on each box, seed box levels on each seed box, as well as acres Battery Operated Acre Counter planted.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Field Acres Total Acres 1. Press the FUNC button until the “FIELD” and 1. Press the FUNC button until the “FIELD” LED is lit. “TOTAL” LEDs are lit. The digits indicate the acres The digits indicate the acres covered since the field covered since the total acre counter was cleared acre counter was cleared See Figure...
See Figure 4-49. 1. For the 5110NG Grain Drill, set the pulses per 400 2. To adjust the width, press the UP and DOWN feet to 17 by using the UP and DOWN buttons. When buttons. If a password has been entered, you will not you press the FUNC button, the Acre Counter will be able to adjust the width.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Password 2. If the display shows “Ent” See Figure 4-51. a. You must enter your password using the UP and The password function allows you to protect the total acre DOWN buttons. When your password is count, pulses per 400 feet, and width settings with a displayed, press the FUNC button to test the password.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Changing the Password Battery Replacement Select a new password using the UP and DOWN buttons. The battery operated acre counter uses 3 AA batteries. Press the FUNC button until the word “SEt” appears in The batteries should last between 5 and 10 years. The the display See Figure 4-52.
Seal kits are component is disconnected, repaired, or replaced, it available from your Landoll dealer. will be necessary to purge the system of air before 3. Check all hydraulic hoses weekly. Look for binding or operation.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Lubrication Maintenance HUB CAP See Figure 4-56 specifies the lubrication points and COTTER PIN intervals on the Grain Drill. Proper maintenance of your machine will, under normal operating conditions, help to keep it operating at or near its peak performance for an extended period of time.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Storage 5. Clean and repack the wheel bearings (pull hitch) (See “Wheel Bearing Maintenance” on Preparing the Grain Drill for storage during extended page 4-46.). periods of time will not only help protect the drill, but 6. Inspect all nuts and bolts for tightness. insure that it will be maintained, serviced, and ready for 7.
Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your 5110NG Grain Drill. Follow all safety precautions stated in the previous sections when making any adjustments to your machine. PROBLEM...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION UNEVEN SEED SPACING Excessive field speed Reduce field speed. Unclean seed Use clean seed Build up of seed treatment in seed cup Clean out seed meters Seed tubes sagging Replace seed tube Drive type (sprocket ratio) too slow Use faster drive type and readjust seed meter opening.
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Document Control Revision Log: Date Form # Improvement(s): Description and Comments 11/29/2019 F-1058 New manual. 08/11/2020 F-1058-0820 Initial Release.
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Equipment from Landoll Company, LLC is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. Model 5110NG Native Grass Drill Operator’s Manual Re-Order Part Number F-1058-0820 LANDOLL COMPANY, LLC 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM...