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- Page 1 AITCHISON SEEDMATIC 40/4124 E Series DRILLS Electronic Drive REESE ENGINEERING LTD 41 KELVIN GROVE ROAD – PO BOX 5056 PALMERSTON NORTH, NEW ZEALAND PHONE: +64 6 357 9323 FAX: +64 6 354 3155 www.reeseagri.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................3 TO THE OWNER AND OPERATOR ..................5 TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................6 SAFETY FIRST ..........................7 GENERAL OPERATION IN THE FIELD ................10 PASTURELAND FARMING WITH SEEDMATIC ............... 10 MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS ..................10 TECNIQUES AND TIMING FOR PASTURE RENOVATION .......... -
Page 4: Introduction
It has often been said: “when all else fails-read the operator’s manual” and to ensure you get the best from your new Aitchison drill it is very important that you thoroughly read through the entire contents of the manual. Please also pay attention to the maintenance recommendations, understand the calibration system and consider the design features and their specific functionality. - Page 5 Subject to such other conditions, warranties, and/or undertakings which may apply from time to time under any applicable law, REESE warrants with respect to each new AITCHISON Machine sold by its accredited agents, that for a period of twelve months from the dates of original retail...
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Page 6: To The Owner And Operator
When ordering spare parts, quote the model and serial number of the drill and use the Aitchison part number given in the parts section. Reference to the right hand and left hand is taken from behind in the direction of travel. -
Page 7: Techincal Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model 4024E 4024TE 4124CE 4124CTE 3.425m 3.425m 3.425m 3.425m Transport Width 11.23ft 11.23ft 11.23ft 11.23ft 3.000m 3.000m 3.000m 3.000m Sowing Width 9.8ft 9.8ft 9.8ft 9.8ft 1.750m 1.750m 1.750m 1.750m Height 5.7ft 5.7ft 5.7ft 5.7ft 1420kg 1785kg 1550kg 1915kg Weight Empty 3130lb 3935lb... -
Page 8: Safety First
And safety signs on your machine. Replace missing or damaged safety signs, these can be ordered from your local Aitchison dealer. Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate it without instruction. - Page 9 An implement safety lighting kit is available from Aitchison Industries. TRANSPORT SAFELY Do not exceed transport speed for machine; see your local Aitchison dealer. Never transport at any speed which does not permit adequate control of steering and stopping.
- Page 10 PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet and clothing from power driven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure.
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Page 11: General Operation In The Field
GENERAL OPERATION IN THE FIELD When the drill is in work in the field, adjust the top link to make the frame level and the sway chains to give 75-100mm (3-4”) lateral movement. The tractor hydraulics should be set to allow the drill to float over the terrain unimpeded by the movement of the tractor. -
Page 12: Tecniques And Timing For Pasture Renovation
The basic requirement for seed germination is a warm moist seed bed. The aim should be to sow the seed at a time when there is sufficient moisture for quick germination, and little likelihood for later drought. The Aitchison opener/coulter however will promote germination in much drier soils than any other known coulter... -
Page 13: Simple Rules To Follow For Successful Pasture Renovation
SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SUCCESSFUL PASTURE RENOVATION... -
Page 14: Micro Insecticide Granules In Pastures
MICRO INSECTICIDE GRANULES IN PASTURES In New Zealand where grass grub is a problem, excellent control has been attained with the use of Gesapon, Dasanit, Dysiston, Mocap, and Lindane in control of this pasture destroyer. Normal rates applied on the pasture surface can be as high as 30 kg/ha (26 lb/acre) but when sown in the soil and hence away from neutralizing effect sunlight, rates as low as four and five kg/ha can be used. -
Page 15: Sowing In Cultivated Soils
SOWING IN CULTIVATED SOILS As this is a tined implement with a direct drill type opener, it is important to treat all seed beds as you would a pasture. With a conventional drill one works up the soil into a fine seedbed so that a broad boot type coulter will pass through leaving the seed behind the soil tilth. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Seedmatic For Use
SETTING UP THE SEEDMATIC FOR USE Connecting drill to tractor; 3 Point Linkage Models. Connect the Seedmatic drill to the rear 3-point linkage of you tractor. Adjust the tractors top link arm so the drill frame is sitting parallel with the ground. Adjust the tractors sway chains to give 75-100mm lateral movement. - Page 17 Connecting drill to tractor; Trailed Models. Connect the Seedmatic Drawbar to the tractors Towbar. Make sure you use a safety clip on the drawbar pin. If you are to travel on public roads ensure you fit a SAFETY CHAIN between the Seedmatic Drawbar and the tractor’s Towbar.
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Page 19: Set The Depth Wheels
Set the depth wheels. With the Seedmatic sitting on hard flat ground, the depth wheels should be 10-50mm clear of the ground, depending on your desired seeding depth. There is an adjustment handle at the top of each depth leg, use this to adjust the legs. There is a depth gauge at the top of each depth leg, check that both depth legs are set at the same height When the drill is in work, the best way to check your seeding depth is to have a... -
Page 20: Disc Coulter Kitset
DISC COULTER KITSET The Disc Coulters are designed to help cut trash/residue or stubble that may be present in the field. This trash/residue or stubble is cut into short lengths by the Disc Coulters, allowing the trash/residue or stubble to flow more efficiently past the Seed Openers resulting in fewer blockages. -
Page 21: Tine Placement
TINE PLACEMENT 4124CT Tine Placement 4024J Tine Placement... -
Page 22: Calibrating The Drill To Check The Sowing Rate
By Hand: This can be achieved by sliding the Seed Pad away from the Housing and dusted off the powder. LAYMANS GUIDE TO SEEDING VARIANCE The Aitchison Sponge Seed Delivery System is a highly accurate, consistent and gentle method for delivery of seeds. We are pleased you chose to make use of our technology. -
Page 23: Electronic Monitor And Calibration
DIFFICULT SEEDS TO SOW There are a number of seeds that are difficult to sow due to their physical shape and weight. These include: Prairie Grass Buffel Grass Callida Rhodes Grass Unclipped oats If seeds adhere to the sponge pad, fit the oat wiper (Part # A2366). If there are problems with large seeds failing to pick up with the sponge it will be necessary to fit the bean spacers (Part # A2365-01) which space out the pads leaving a greater surface to pick up seed. -
Page 24: Rodent Danger
OAT WIPER (Optional) The oat wiper is an optional extra that is designed to wipe clean the sponge pad if heavily awned seeds are not being sown. These will tend to collect on the pad and as the build-up increases inaccuracies in the seeding rates will occur. To fit the wiper, remove the front panel from seed box. - Page 25 To give added protection, sponge pads can be treated with any strongly odoured insecticide powder – DIASINIT, LINDANE, MALATHION, and THIMET. Note: Rodent repellent can also be ordered from Aitchison’s via your local dealer (Part # 9341). Using Blank Off Plates If the blank off plates are used –...
- Page 26 THE FERTILISER SYSTEM Different types of fertiliser may vary slightly. The fertiliser rate is verified by using the same calibration procedure as used to calibrate the seed. Fertiliser Slide Handle is to be left in the fully open position.
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Page 27: Fertiliser Slide Removal
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING THE FERTILISER HOPPER The fertiliser hopper should be thoroughly cleaned after use and potential rust areas brushed down with diesel. The fertiliser slide may be easily removed without tools as shown below. Remove the slide at the end of your planting season to ensure it can not corrode in place. -
Page 29: Rear Inspection Panels Removed
REAR INSPECTION PANELS REMOVED GENERAL MAINTENANCE Machines Grease Points: 1 per Disc Coulter Pod assembly. Depth Leg assembly Seed Shaft drive. Fertiliser Shaft drive. Rear Transport assembly. Greasing location points are labelled on the drill with the “Grease” sticker (shown above). -
Page 30: Seasonal Storage
To empty the hopper of seed, Firstly use the Empty Hopper function on your Monitor to instigate the Hopper empting its contents down the tubes. A large sheet or concrete area will be needed to collect all of the product. Push the pads away from the seeder units to check the sponges are free of seeds. -
Page 31: Tine Clamps
TINE CLAMPS The 4000 Series Seedmatic is fitted with 65mm Saddle Clamps, these camps have been designed to stop the tines from “walking” along the tool bars. Some care needs to be taken when fitting these new clamps. When fitting or adjusting, ensure that the M16 bolts are tightened evenly so both the Saddle Clamp and the straight leg of the tine are parallel to each other. -
Page 32: Parts Breakdown
AITCHISON SEEDMATIC Electric Drive Head Unit... - Page 33 It is important to become familiar with the interface before using it in the field. This guide describes the interface layout, navigation and how to operate the Aitchison E- Drive System. It is recommended that all new users go through a dry run to become familiar with operating the Drill.
- Page 34 Settings: This menu is used to set the display units, start calibration, access advanced system settings, view this user manual Empty hoppers and refresh the interface. This menu is accessed from the home page by clicking the top right “Settings” button. See: Units, Calibration, Advanced Settings and Empty Hoppers.
- Page 35 [top left] or canceled using the cross [top right]. The Download button saves the job information and report to a connected USB flash drive under: “:\aitchison\reports”. If the device is not avalable, plug it back in and wait 10s.
- Page 36 Hopper Cluster: Provides information and controls to operate the Hopper. The hopper cluster header has two additional features on the top left: Power and Status. Power: Used to enable and disable rate control for the hopper. Turns green when on and amber when off. ...
- Page 37 Units: This window is used to customise the displayed units and can be set at any time. These units will also be used when generating the job reports. Accessed using the “Settings” Menu. See: Settings.
- Page 38 Calibration: The Aitchison E-Drive Calibration provides an easier and faster means of setting up your Seed Drill compaired to the traditional calibration process. This section describes how to set up and complete the calibration process. Important: Only calibrate one hopper at a time.
- Page 39 Advanced Settings: The advanced settings menu is used for system configuration. This is where the wheel circumference can be set and the dedicated on screen keyboard can be enabled/disabled. At the top of the advanced settings menu, a tile cluster shows the: Top Speed, Total Seed Area and Total Fert Area for the lifetime of the system.
- Page 40 Quick Start Guide: This section provides a brief description of how to operate the E-Drive Head Unit for a new Job instance. 1. Check connections and mounting. 2. Switch on: using the green switch on the right side of the monitor. The boot sequence will take approximately 1.5 minutes.
- Page 41 PARTS BREAKDOWN...
- Page 45 SEED & FERTILISER MODELS SEED ONLY MODELS...
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