CrustBuster 4600 Series Manual

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P.O. Box 526 - Spearville, Kansas 67876 - (620) 227-7106
4600 SERIES
ALL PLANT DRILL
(2009) #605717

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  • Page 1 P.O. Box 526 - Spearville, Kansas 67876 - (620) 227-7106 4600 SERIES ALL PLANT DRILL (2009) #605717...
  • Page 2 WARRANTY: In addition to the implied warranties of fitness and of merchantability, CrustBuster®/Speed King, Inc. warrants new products sold by it to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 12 months, from the date of delivery to the first user customer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Instructions....2-6 Clutch Assembly....45 Dimensions & Specifications... 7 20' Drive..
  • Page 4 If special attention is required for some maintenance to keep it in top running condition, ask your CrustBuster dealer; he condition. We have attempted to cover all will be glad to help and answer any questions...
  • Page 5 Before Operating This Equipment Read and understand this owner's manual. Safety & Set-Up Instructions F If your drill is delivered with a shipping bracket, DO NOT install hitch or operate hydraulics until bracket is completely removed. Damage to drill will result. F Dealer Installation of Hitch - Be sure hitch bolts are torqued equally.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions...
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions...
  • Page 8 DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 9: Dimensions & Specifications

    Dimensions Specifications & TRANSPORT WIDTH TRANSPORT LENGTH 10', 15' & 20' Drill Weights Presswheels Size Number Single Single Single Single Single & 2 x 13 2 x 13 3 x 13 3 x 13 3 x 14 Spacing Openers Flat Peaked Center Rib V-Type...
  • Page 10: Field Operation

    Field Operation Recommended Operating Speed Toolbar Adjustment Operating speeds of 4-7 mph will provide After the drill is leveled, rotation of the toolbar optimum results from your All Plant drill. must be set. Using the screw adjustable stop Conventional field conditions can warrant on the lift cylinder, adjust rotation of the toolbar speeds in the upper end of the range.
  • Page 11: Setting Seed Depth

    Field Operation Setting Down Pressure - (cont.) Setting Seed Depth Depth settings are achieved by moving the It may be necessary to add ballast to the drill in depth quadrant to effect the presswheel the third or fourth notch. In order that all the relationship to the opener.
  • Page 12: Conventional Field Conditions

    Field Operation Conventional Field Conditions No-Till Conditions For tilled field conditions, the lightest spring No-till presents many different conditions. setting (top notch) is recommended. More Residue level and condition, previous tillage weight will be transferred to the carrying wheels strips (ridges, plow dead furrows), soil type, soil of the drill when the toolbar is rotated.
  • Page 13: Calibration/Drilling Rates

    One method involves catching seed from one or more seed cups and utilizing a density scale to determine actual rates. These scales are commercially available, inexpensive and very easy to use. Information obtained from CrustBuster®/Speed King, Inc.
  • Page 14: Lubrication And Service

    Lubrication and Service Proper maintenance will extend the life of your destroy the dirt seal. Oil chains with a chain lube. drill. Refer to the drawings below for lubrication A light penetrating oil or liquid graphite should be requirements. Use a high quality grease in used on seed cups initially and at the end of each bearings and pivot points.
  • Page 15: Scraper Adjustment

    Lubrication and Service Scraper Adjustment Tandem Wheel Drive Clutch Opener blade inside scrapers are spring loaded Tandem wheels that drive a seed shaft are and require no adjustment. To replace the manufactured with a friction disc type clutch. If scraper blades, remove the rear lock nut and the drive wheel encounters a hole, ridge, or other slide both blades from the stem.
  • Page 16: Wobble Slot Seed Cup Adjustments / Service

    Wobble Slot Seed Cup Adjustments and Service The wobble slot seed cups should be checked turn the hex shaft slightly to position the particular against the slot gauge initially and anytime service seed cup correctly. Close the slot width firmly has been performed on the seed shaft or individual against the measuring device.
  • Page 17 Wobble Slot Seed Cup Adjustments and Service For Legume Boxes Chain Tension on Drive Shaft When making sprocket changes to the seed shaft, tighten chain to leave approximately 1/2" of flex. The final sprocket must be allowed to slide on the shaft when the adjusting lever is moved.
  • Page 18: Meter Man Acreage Counter

    CrustBuster drills. seed cup, the slot width should be greater than one and one half (1 ½) times the average seed DT = Distance traveled with one counter shaft rotation size, but less than two (2) times the average size.
  • Page 19: Locations

    Sprocket Locations...
  • Page 20: Seed Rate Charts

    Seed Rate Charts ALFALFA BARLEY Sprockets Slot Width Sprockets Slot Width Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre H 1/8" 1/4" H 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"...
  • Page 21 Seed Rate Charts CANOLA CORN Sprockets Slot Width Sprockets Slot Width Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre H 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" H 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"...
  • Page 22 Seed Rate Charts COTTON FESCUE Sprockets Slot Width Sprockets Slot Width Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre H 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" H 3/8" 1/2" 5/8"...
  • Page 23 Seed Rate Charts MILLET MILO Sprockets Slot Width Sprockets Slot Width Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre H 3/16" 1/4" 3/8" H 3/16" 1/4" 3/8"...
  • Page 24 Seed Rate Charts OATS PINTO BEANS Sprockets Slot Width Slot Width Sprockets Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre H 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 84 101 89 107 94 112 75 100 99 118 79 105 78 104 124 82 110 82 109 130 86 115...
  • Page 25 Seed Rate Charts RICE Sprockets Slot Width Sprockets Slot Width Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre H 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 78 100 82 106 87 112 90 105 92 117 95 110 96 123 99 115 78 101 129 83 104 120 82 105 135...
  • Page 26 Seed Rate Charts SOYBEANS SUNFLOWERS Sprockets Slot Width Sprockets Slot Width Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre H 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" H 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 82 102 87 107 91 113 96 119 75 100 124 79 105 130 77 103 128 82 109 136 87 116 144...
  • Page 27: Legume Box Charts

    Seed Rate Charts Legume Box Charts WHEAT ALFALFA Sprockets Slot Width Sprockets Slot Width Derailleur Box End Pounds/Acre Gear Box Box End Pounds/Acre H 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1/8" 1/4" CANOLA Sprockets Slot Width Gear Box Box End Pounds/Acre 3/16" 1/4" 3/8"...
  • Page 28: Small Seed Sprocket Locations

    Sprocket Locations for Small Seed Hopper...
  • Page 29: Small Seed Charts

    Seed Rate Charts for Small Seed Hopper Row Spacing 7½" & 10" Rate Chart for reference only. Use calibration for exact seed rate. Turns of Adjusting Handle Meter Opening Seed Seed Sprocket 1" Type Rate Teeth # 16" 8" 16" 4"...
  • Page 30: Native Grass Sprocket Locations

    Sprocket Locations for Native Grass 20 30 20 20 12 44 16 44 .07 SLOWEST RATIO 20 30 20 20 12 30 16 44 .10 1.43 x FASTER 20 30 20 20 20 44 16 44 .111 1.58 x FASTER 20 30 20 20 20 30 16 44 .161 2.3 x FASTER 20 30 20 20 20 30 16 30 .237 3.39...

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