Introduction Acquisition & Warranty On delivery of your new Duncan Renovator AS5300 please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage, please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately. Assemble any parts supplied loose and inspect your machine with the aid of this manual to familiarise yourself with its features.
Description of Machine The Duncan ‘Renovator AS5300’ is a Coil Tine T-boot drill and is fitted with disc openers. The large split hopper is mounted on a robust centre frame. Sowing depth is hydraulically controlled. The quality European air metering units handle all seeds from turnip and rape through to peas and maize and permits easy calibration.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Dimensions & Capacities Dimensions & Capacities 42 Run 36 Run 30 Run Description 5.3m 5 inch 5.3m 6 inch 5.3m 7 inch Width (over wheels /mm) 3100 Working Height (mm) 2780 Transport Height (mm) 3110 Machine Length (mm)
‘Renovator AS5300’ Safety ATTENTION On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols. These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards. Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine. Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Safety SAFETY - General This section of the manual offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace N.B. Throughout this local safety regulations. These guidelines were current at manual important safety the time of publication, but may be superseded by later information is indicated regulations.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Safety SAFETY - General (Continued) Appropriate Dress Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the machinery. People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Safety SAFETY - General (Continued) Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely All farm chemicals should be stored, used, handled and disposed of safely and in accordance with the supplier’s/ manufacturer’s recommendations. Read the product label before using, noting any warnings or special cautions, including any protective clothing or equipment that may be required, ie.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Safety SAFETY - General (Continued) Practice Safe Maintenance Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the machine. General Maintenance Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The...
Safety SAFETY - Machine Specific This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for the safe operation of the Renovator AS5300. These guidelines were current at the time of publication, but may be superseded by later circumstances. They do not necessarily cover every possible hazard and must be read in conjunction with the SAFETY - General section (Page 7 to 10).
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Seed Drill Safety SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) Hazard Points on the Renovator AS5300 (Continued) For guard locations on machine, refer Page 13. Transport The two wheels located at the rear of the machine are for the purpose of controlling sowing depth. These are also used to support the machine weight.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Transport Transport Raise the drill into the transport position. Important - To avoid machine damage due to drill lowering during transport, always close the hydraulic valve on the drawbar. Move the handle to a position at 90 to the hydraulic line.
‘Renovator AS5300’ General Operation Operation General Operation Guidelines Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order: First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic reservoir * Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low pressure return port.
‘Renovator AS5300’ General Operation Sowing Depth Control The sowing depth is dependent on: 1 The wheel height in relation to the chassis 2 Tyre pressure 3 Ground condition i.e. hard or soft The wheel height in relation to the chassis is controlled using the hydraulic ram depth stop.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Read Before Operation Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Read Before Operation Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Read Before Operation Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Read Before Operation Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Read Before Operation...
‘Renovator AS5300’ Pre-Calibration Setup normal/fine toggle Start Empty boxes and clear old seed and fertilizer from metering unit. high (idler in) low (idler out) Is seed size between 4 and 10mm? Locate product in 'Normal' Locate product in 'Fine' seed seed table.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Calibration Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the settings of the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level with the fan off. The metering units must be set prior to filling with seed and the bins are calibrated one-at-a-time.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Calibration Calibration via PRIMING SWITCH (continued) The appropriate metering unit will run until the PRIMING SWITCH is pressed again. Product is collected in this time. The operator is in control of the amount of product metered out so is able to stop the metering unit when the collecting container is at a suitable fill level.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Calibration (ii) Calibration via ‘SETUP’ MENU Ensure that steps 1 to 8 at the top of page 21 have been carried out prior to actual calibration. Navigate to the ‘SETUP’ screen by pressing the ‘SETUP’ key. Access the ‘Calibration Check’ screen by hitting the key below the weighing scales icon.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Calibration (ii) Calibration via ‘SETUP’ MENU continued NOTE: If, when presing the priming switch the motors do not turn but there are no other errors, it could be that the previous calibration was wrongly entered. The metering speed is out of the range of the motor speed.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Seed Drill Sowing Chart FINE SEED (toggle 'FINE', Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 30) AS5300 5,6 7" SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77...
‘Renovator AS5300’ Airflow & Fan Speed Airflow and Fan Settings 1. Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order: First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic reservoir * Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low pressure return port.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance & Care General Safety and Accident Prevention Advice Make sure that if the tractor remains attached to the drill that the ignition key is removed. During maintenance the drill should be supported in such a manner that if hydraulic failure was to occur the machine would still be adequately supported.
‘Renovator AS5300’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance Schedule (continued) 5 Fan Hydraulic Motor Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order: First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic reservoir * Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low pressure return port.
Parts List Renovator AS5300 Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Pt. No. 67436...
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