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Econo-Wrap TAR RIVER IMPLEMENTS DRL-048 Operator's Manual

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DRL-048 & 072
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Rev. 08/21

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  • Page 1 Crop Seeder DRL-048 & 072 Operator’s Manual Rev. 08/21...
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  • Page 3 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder TO THE DEALER: Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Tar River dealer. Read manual in- structions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6 General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Highway And Transport Operations ……………………………………………………………………...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Introduction Thank you for purchasing your DRL Crop Seeder. The DRL Crop Seeder designed to be used in prepared seeding conditions. It is not intended as a No-Till Drill. It is important to properly maintain and keep in place all safety guards and shields that came with you machine.

  • Page 6: Safety

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Important Safety Information Safety It is important that you read the entire manual and to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification.

  • Page 7: General Safety Guidelines

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Important Safety Information General Safety Guidelines Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. De- signers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.

  • Page 8: Before Operation

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Important Safety Information How to install Safety Signs: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. • Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. • Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. •...

  • Page 9: During Operation

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Important Safety Information During Operation Children should not be allowed on the product. • Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder. • If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety •...

  • Page 10: Highway And Transport Operations

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Adopt safe driving practices. • Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use independent braking with machine in tow • as loss of control and/or upset of unit can result. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an •...
  • Page 11 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds. • Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death. • Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes, they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement. •...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Assembly Step 1: Support the frame a few feet above the floor with blocks or a Tar River Implement handler. DRL-072 Align the double disc openers to the proper 7.00” spac- ing. It is easier to begin mounting the “U” bolts that hold that hold the Double Disc Assembly on one end and aligh the nest one on the same bar 14.00”...
  • Page 13 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Assembly Step 3: Separate the hoses which come with the machine. The 5 longer hoses are to be installed from the front seed cups to the rear double disc openers. The longer hoses are darkened in the illustration for clarity. Step 4: Use clamps to secure the hoses to the seed cups.
  • Page 14 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Assembly Step 6: Install the cage roller on both arms. Ensure grease fitting is to the outside. Secure in place with nuts and cotter pins. Step 7: Attach the packer wheel arm. Step 8: Attach and install the roller adjust- ment rod.
  • Page 15 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Assembly Step 11: Lightly push seed box forward to tighten the chain. Use an Allen wrench to tighten the drive sprocket after ensuring the chain is straight. Install chain shield. Step 12: Install back bracket bolt Step 12b: Install step board.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Operating Instructions Before beginning work: Be sure all the seed cups completely close and open the same, so all cups are putting out the exact amount • of seed. If they are not in sync, one cup will put out more than others. Ensure when completely closed, the seeding gears are not protruding from the outside the cup.

  • Page 17: Seeding/Fertilizing Rate Adjustment Handle

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Operating Instructions Seeding/Fertilizing rate adjustment handle: To adjust the fertilizer rate, you will need to adjust hand wheels (on each side of hopper). The seed/fertilize rate depends on the seed/fertilizer you want to plant, please refer to your seed/ fertilizer supplier’s chart to get the proper seed/fertilize rate.

  • Page 18: Seed Cup Shutoff

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Operating Instructions Seed cup shutoff: Depending on the crop being planted, it may be necessary to not disburse from all of the seed cups. This is eas- ily done by simply sliding the “Seed shut off flap” in and out. Closed Closed Open...

  • Page 19: Lubrication And Maintenance

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Lubrication and Maintenance Important: It is important to thoroughly clean the seeder after use. Failure to do so can cause irreparable dam- age to the seed cups and drive system. Grease and turn the Seed adjustment handle to ensure grease lubricates the threads.

  • Page 20: Seed Charts

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Seed Charts Large Seed Cups 11 - 26 Gear Ratio Cup Setting Fescue Wheat Corn Gran. Fertilizer Small Seed Cups 12 - 40 Gear Ratio Cup Setting Fescue Wheat Centipede Gran. Fertilizer Note: The rate charts are for guidelines only. They are designed to be an aid as a starting point. You must do your own calibration as many factors cause rates to change.

  • Page 21: Torque Specifications

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Notes: This chart is an approximate estimate of torque values. Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for Metric hardware.
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  • Page 23: Parts Breakdown

    Crop Seeder DRL-048 & 072 Parts Manual Rev. 08/21...

  • Page 24: Hopper Assembly

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Hopper Assembly LH (rear) RH (front) Front cup box Rear cup box Note: The Rate adjustment plates are not the same. LH Note: Front and rear seed cup boxes can be identified plate faces the rear of the machine. The RH plate faces by examining the shafts.
  • Page 25 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Hopper Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. DL1003-55 Hopper box complete; DRL-048 DL1003-78 Hopper box complete; DRL-072 DL1001-55 Hopper lid; DRL-048 DL1001-78 Hopper lid; DRL-072 DL5003 Lid piston DL7001-L Seed cup distribution box, large seed DL7001-S Seed cup distribution box, small seed DL3002 Fertilizer/seed tube - 533mm length (front seed cups)
  • Page 26 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Hopper Assembly LH (rear) RH (front) Front cup box Rear cup box Note: The Rate adjustment plates are not the same. LH Note: Front and rear seed cup boxes can be identified plate faces the rear of the machine. The RH plate faces by examining the shafts.
  • Page 27 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Hopper Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA4014 Shaft guide, seed cup SA4015 Shaft guide retainer, seed cup SA4021 Sheet metal screw SA4019 Clevis, composite M10x60 CP2.5x20 Cotter pin M2x22 SA8009 Plastic washer, adjustment handle 5EP302 Nut, elastic stop M16-1.50 SA4016 Chain guard bracket, short (attach chain guard to hopper)

  • Page 28: Frame Assembly

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Frame Assembly...
  • Page 29 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Frame Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. DL4001-48 Frame; DRL-048 DL4001-72 Frame; DRL-072 DL10001-48 Step board; DRL-048 DL10001-72 Step board; DRL-072 DL6002 U-bolt FW12 Flat washer M12 LW12 Lock washer M12 NM12175 Nut M12 x 1.75 DL6006 Scraper assembly (inner) DL6007...

  • Page 30: Roller Assembly

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Roller Assembly...
  • Page 31 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Roller Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. DL9001-48 Drive roller; DRL-048 DL9001-72 Drive roller; DRL-072 DL8008 Roller arm (Does not include Downforce Assembly) B60062RS Bearing 6006 2RS SRI-55 Snap ring, internal M55 DL10012 Dust roller cap DL11013 U-bolt M10 - 1.5 x 140 FW10...
  • Page 32 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Roller Assembly...
  • Page 33 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Roller Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. CP2.5x20 Cotter pin - M12 x 20 BM081010 Bolt HH M8-1.00 x 10 309-0102 Grease fitting M6-1.00...

  • Page 34: Decals

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Decals...
  • Page 35 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Decals Item Part # Description Qty. 5SBD1005 Decal Warning, “Falling off tractor” RT1005 Decal Warning, “To prevent serious injury or death” D1016 Decal Logo, “Tar River Implements” large oblong D1004 Decal Warning, “Chemicals” (Note: see LH inside of hopper lid) D1224 Decal “Spreading Chart”...
  • Page 36 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Decals 2 - D1005 - Qty. 1 1 - 5SBD1005 - Qty. 1 4 - SBD1004 - Qty. 1 3 - D1016 - Qty. 1 5 - D1224 - Qty. 1 8 - Qty. 1 6 - RT1004E - Qty. 2 10 - QTY.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Belco Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Re- sources Equipment, purchased from an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and mu- nicipalities’...
  • Page 38 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder LIMITED WARRANTY Belco Resources Equipment warrants to the original purchaser of any new piece of machinery from Belco Resources Equipment, purchased from an authorized Belco Resources Equipment dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and work- manship.
  • Page 39 DRL-048, DRL-072 Crop Seeder 401 Jeffreys Road Tel: 252-822-7140 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Fax: 252-787-5855 www.tarrivermfg.com Sales@tarrivermfg.com...

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