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Description of Machine The Duncan ‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ is a Coil Tine T- boot drill. The large split hopper is mounted on a robust frame accommodating large diameter tyres. Sowing depth is controlled by adjusting the hydraulic ram as required. The quality European air metering units handle all seeds from turnip and rape through to peas and maize and permits easy calibration.
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ 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 AS3000/3500’ 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 AS3000/3500’ 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 AS3000/3500’ 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 AS3000/3500’ Pre-Calibration Setup normal/fi ne 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.
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‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ 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 AS3000/3500’ 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 AS3000/3500’ 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 AS3000/3500’ 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.
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‘Enviro DD30’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfl y Valve Settings shown below and on page 22) 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 1.10 3.06 4.60 6.49 7.93 9.34 11.28 12.95 14.39 15.50 Turnip...
‘Renovator AS3000/3500’ Airflow & Fan Speed Airflow and Fan Settings The return hose for the hydraulic fan must only be connected to the tractor’s low pressure return circuit. If this is not carried out, the hydraulic motor seals will fail.
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