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Gen 1 Operations Manual
MONTAG MANUFACTURING, INC.
3816 461ST AVE
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
www.montagmfg.com
PH 712-852-4574
P003167- Effective 1-1-2020 thru current
Read manual before operating Montag equipment

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  • Page 1 Gen 1 Operations Manual MONTAG MANUFACTURING, INC. 3816 461ST AVE EMMETSBURG, IA 50536 www.montagmfg.com PH 712-852-4574 P003167- Effective 1-1-2020 thru current Read manual before operating Montag equipment...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Highway And Transportation Operation ....................18 3. Assembly ............................ 20 3.1 Gen 1 System Assembly ........................20 3.1.1 Install Gen 1 On Cart (Without Optional Weigh Bars) ...............20 3.1.2 Install Gen 1 On Cart (With Optional Weigh Bars) ..............20 3.1.3 Install Step and Platform Assembly ..................22 3.1.4 Install Lights ..........................23...
  • Page 4 7.1 Section Overview ..........................38 7.2 End Of Season Inspections ........................38 7.3 Lubrication ............................38 7.4 Inspect Caulk Seal Between Meter And Tank (GEN 1 Only) ..............38 8. Storage ............................39 8.1 Storing The GEN 1 System ........................39 9. Service And Repair ........................40 9.1 Fan ..............................40...

  • Page 5: Introduction / General Information

    Some components on your fertilizer applicator may have separate instruction manuals. Where this manual indicates that you should read another manual, and you do not have that manual, contact your dealer or Montag Manufacturing for assistance. Information provided in this manual was current as of the issue date. Montag Manufacturing reserves the right to make design changes without further notice or liability.

  • Page 6: Gen 1 - 6 Ton Specifications

    Weight ‡ : 1,800 lb [817 kg] 185 CuFt (6 Ton) GEN 1 Base Unit with a white bin on a Montag Auto-Steer Cart shown above. Other color options include gray Overall Height: 85.4 in [216.9 cm] and yellow (see image below). Bins have two fill inlets. All units use the Montag GEN 1 particulate metering technology.

  • Page 7: Gen 1 - 9 Ton Specifications

    ‡ Weight : 2,200 lb [998 kg] 9 Ton GEN 1 Base Unit with a gray bin on a Montag Auto-Steer Overall Height: 108.8 in [276.4 cm] Cart shown above. Other color options include white and yellow (see image below). Bins have two fill inlets. All units use the Overall Length: 126.9 in [322.3 cm]...

  • Page 8: Gen 1 - Rate Capacity Chart

    1.7 GEN 1 - RATE CAPACITY CHART Montag Gen 1 Rate Capacity Chart Gen 1 M M a a x x i i m m u u m m Rate by Speed (30" Row) Gen 1 HO Meter (8-16 rows)

  • Page 9: Warranty Information

    (2) present evidence of the warranty start date, and (3) make the product available to the dealer within a reasonable time. The owner can also contact Montag by U.S. Mail at 3816 461st Ave. Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536;...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Your fertilizer applicator may not be equipped with some of the optional equipment shown in the illustrations in this manual. Montag Manufacturing urges the consumer to make safety the highest priority when using this machine. Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Do not use the equipment if alertness or coordination is impaired.

  • Page 11: Keep All Guards In Place

    2.2.1 KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE Remove guards only for adjustment and maintenance, install immediately when task is completed. Do not operate meter or fan with covers removed. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can catch in rotating equipment. Severing hazard. Rotating fans and shafts can sever digits. Always keep all guards and shields in place. 2.2.2 STAY AWAY FROM ROTATING AUGERS Keep hands and fingers away from metering augers unless chain has been removed from auger drive sprocket.

  • Page 12: Avoid Hot Parts

    2.2.4 AVOID HOT PARTS After several minutes of equipment operation, surfaces containing hydraulic fluid can become very hot. Burn hazard. Do not touch hot hydraulic surfaces. Do not work on hydraulic system when it is hot. 2.2.5 AVOID HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID Always relieve hydraulic system pressure before performing any work on the system. Use a piece of cardboard or paper, not your hand, to check for leaks.

  • Page 13: Avoid Tipping Cart

    Remove all product from tank before transporting on roads. With empty tanks, maximum speed for cart on roads is 20 mph. 2.2.8 AVOID TIPPING CART If stairs and platform are installed on rear of dry tank, cart can tip over if people climb on stairs with cart disconnected from implement, resulting in death or serious injury.

  • Page 14: Hazards From Modifying Your Fertilizer Applicator

    2.2.11 HAZARDS FROM MODIFYING YOUR PARTICULATE METERING SYSTEM Before making any alteration, contact your dealer or Montag Manufacturing and describe the alteration you are contemplating. Altering may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Montag Manufacturing does not accept any liability for injury or damage.

  • Page 15: Safety Warning Labels

    2. S afety Auger Motor 2.2.13 SAFETY WARNING LABELS Label A Label B...
  • Page 16 Label C Label D...
  • Page 17 To protect against death or serious injury, all labels must be on the machine and must be legible. If any of these labels are missing or cannot be read, call Montag Manufacturing at 1-712- 852-4572, or e-mail support@montagmfg.com, for replacement labels.

  • Page 18: Safety Decal Care

    2.2.14 SAFETY DECAL CARE • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. • Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.
  • Page 19 • Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc. • Pick the most level possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies and steep hillsides. • Be extra careful when working on inclines. • 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. •...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    (102 Nm) of torque. Then tighten each nut to 95 lb/ft (129 Nm) of torque. Avoid over tightening either side. 3.1.2 INSTALL GEN 1 UNIT ON CART (WITH OPTIONAL WEIGH BARS) 1. Position weigh bars (A) on cart brackets at each corner with arrows on ends of weigh bars pointing down.
  • Page 21 5. Tighten bolts (C) to 220 lb/ft (271 Nm) of torque. Note: Back-up bolts (E) are installed as a safety measure in case any unit mounting bolts come loose or fail. Install both back-up bolts loosely. Fertilizer tank load readings will include any force applied by these bolts. 6.

  • Page 22: Install Step And Platform Assembly

    2. Align bolt holes on platform with holes on tank assembly brackets. 3. Install ½ x 1½ inch hex head bolts (A) and ½ inch nuts. 4. Install ½ x 1¼ inch round head bolts (B) and ½ inch nuts. 5. Tighten mounting bolts to 57 lb/ft (77 Nm) of torque. 6. Install straps to handrail with ⅜ x ¾ inch bolts and ⅜ inch nuts (C). 7. Contact Montag Mfg. if pre deck assembly is required.

  • Page 23: Install Lights

    3.1.4 INSTALL LIGHTS 1. Install light bracket (A) to tank bracket with two ¼ x ¾ inch bolts (B). 2. Install red lamp (C) and amber lamp (D) to bracket with ¼ x ¾ inch bolts (E), ¼ inch washers and ¼ nuts. Tighten nuts to 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) of torque. 3. Repeat steps 1-2 for other side. 4. Route wires through loops (F) and follow steering arms to hitch. 3.1.5 INSTALL AIR PRESSURE GAUGE 1.

  • Page 24: Connect Cart To Implement

    4. c onnect mplement 4.1 CONNECT CART TO IMPLEMENT Risk of loss of control when transporting cart. Remove all product from tank before transporting on roads. With empty tanks, maximum speed for cart on roads is 20 mph. 4.1.1 CONNECT CART (STANDARD CART WITH BALL HITCH) 5/16 1.

  • Page 25: Align Cart

    Inspect hoses before operation. Replace damaged hoses. NOTICE Prevent damage to Gen 1 fan motor. Fertilizer fan drive motor can be damaged if motor case drain hose is connected to an SCV coupler. Connect fan motor case drain hose to sump coupler on tractor.

  • Page 26: Connect Air Hoses

    motor return port on tractor, not SCV stack. See tractor operator’s manual or tractor dealer for location of this port on tractor. See Hydraulic Requirements in Section 1.2 for proper hose size. 4. Connect flow controller leads and 3-pin encoder connector to control console in tractor. 5. Connect case drain alarm to 12 volt DC power supply in tractor. Alarm will sound if case drain pressure is above 23 psi (30 kPa).
  • Page 27 12-Row Single Bin Hose Connections 16-Row Hose Connections 18-Row Hose Connections...

  • Page 28: Connect Customer Supplied Controller

    It is good at this time to verify that GPS speed is broadcast on the ISOBUS and is being picked up by the Montag controller. It is suggested to make a dry run to validate all functions are set-up cor- rectly and working together.
  • Page 29 Falling hazard. Operator can fall off or into tank resulting in death or serious injury. • Stand on platform only. Do not climb on tank or stand on screen. • Keep screen cover on tank fill opening at all times. Fertilizer can be dangerous to people, animals, and the environment. Read and follow the safety and handling instructions provided by the fertilizer manufacturer before filling fertilizer tank.

  • Page 30: Disconnecting From Implement

    5. d ISconnectInG mplement 5.1 DISCONNECT FROM IMPLEMENT - GEN 1 Crushing hazard. The hitch may have a negative draft load (upward force). Before disconnecting from tractor: • Park the equipment on firm, level surface. • Place tractor transmission in park, turn tractor engine off and remove ignition key. • Block the wheels. • Verify service locks are properly engaged or lower tool bar and lower row units to the ground or pavement.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    6. t roublShootInG 6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GEN 1 6.1.1 GEN 1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Symptom Problem Diagnostics Solution No Fertilizer Fan and Auger Verify all couplers are fully engaged Re-install coupler/Install proper couplers compatible being delivered not turning and compatible with tractor couplers...
  • Page 32 Eliminating Auger Obstructions. and minimal force) Check controller calibration settings Verify settings match Montag calibration numbers found in operators manual or on website Check controller cabling and connec- Clean connections, verify good connection...
  • Page 33 Set screw should be tight and encoder turning with motor. Check for proper signal from control- See connector and harness pinouts for proper electrical ler to encoder. For Montag Supplied troubleshooting. Raven 36 pulse encoders check for + 5 volts DC between the ground and power socket and the ground and signal socket.
  • Page 34 No Fertilizer Air pas- Clear air passages at air chamber outlet Determine what caused the plug. Some possible being delivered sages plugged / tubes (see paragraph 6.1.3 clearing air causes are field conditions, product quality, hoses or – some rows or obstructed.

  • Page 35: Eliminating Auger Obstructions (Gen 1 Only)

    6.1.2 ELIMINATING AUGER OBSTRUCTIONS Crushing hazard. Before entering cart/tank area: • Park the equipment on firm, level surface. • Place tractor transmission in park, turn tractor engine off and remove ignition key. • Block the wheels. • Verify service locks are properly engaged or lower implement to the ground or pavement. 1. Position meter over large tarp or clean concrete and remove two access doors (A).

  • Page 36: Clearing Air Passages (Gen 1 Only)

    Fertilizer can be dangerous to people, animals, and the environment. Read and follow the safety and handling instructions provided by the fertilizer manufacturer before removing the tank cover and entering tank. 7. Verify tractor transmission is in park, engine is switched off and ignition key is removed from switch and place do not operate tag on ignition switch.
  • Page 37 4. Remove plenum door(s) (B). Inspect area and remove any obstructions. Crushing and severing hazard. Serious injury or death may result from tractor or cart movement or from auger operation. Do not enter area between or around tractor and cart. 5.

  • Page 38: Routine Maintenance

    7.1 SECTION OVERVIEW Montag Manufacturing uses some components produced by other manufacturers. Refer to the OEM manufacturer’s information for specific maintenance instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s information, contact your dealer or Montag Manufacturing for assistance. Routine inspections, maintenance and service must be performed on your machine on a regular basis to insure safe and reliable operation.

  • Page 39: Storage

    8. S toraGe 8.1 STORING THE GEN 1 SYSTEM Fertilizer can be dangerous to people, animals, and the environment. Wear eye protection and proper clothing. Read and follow the safety and handling instructions provided by the fertilizer manufacturer before removing the hoses or performing maintenance.

  • Page 40: Service And Repair

    9. S ervIce and epaIr Crushing hazard. Before performing inspections, service or maintenance: • Park the equipment on firm, level surface. • Place tractor transmission in park, turn tractor engine off and remove ignition key and place do not operate tag on ignition switch. • Do not disconnect cart from implement for servicing. • Block the wheels. • Lower all equipment to the ground or pavement.

  • Page 41: Fan Drive Motor

    12. Carefully insert a rod (F) through screen and gently rotate fan. It should turn freely without rubbing. If the wheel is difficult to rotate, or if you see or feel the wheel rubbing, remove fan and re-install it. 9.2 FAN DRIVE MOTOR Relieve hydraulic system pressure before performing any work on hydraulic system. Use wood or cardboard to check for leaks.

  • Page 42: Auger Bearings

    5. Install bearing, flange, lock washers, bolts and sprocket. 6. Install chain and chain cover. 9.4 REPLACING LOAD CELLS ON GEN 1 If multiple load cells need replaced do one at a time following steps 1-8 1. Remove bolt A and raise tank frame just enough to relieve pressure on load cell. CAUTION over lifting or allowing the tank to lower to far may cause damage to delivery components on bottom of tank.

  • Page 43: Parts

    10. p artS 10.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS 1. Refer to the Gen 1 Parts Manual in the Support sections of our website at www.montagmfg.com.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    11. a ppendIx 11.1 GEN 1 - CONTROLLER CALIBRATION Row Spacing Standard Rate High Output Rate 20 Inch Row Spacing 375 lb/acre 375 lb/acre 22 Inch Row Spacing 341 lb/acre 341 lb/acre 30 Inch Row Spacing 250 lb/acre 250 lb/acre...

  • Page 45: 1.2 Gen 1 - Pwm Closed Valve And Port Identification

    Controllers with Automatic Calibration Functions: The Montag applicators fan must be running at normal operating pressure when performing automatic calibration functions on a controller such as PWM limits or performing catch tests. Typical Controller Calibration for 30 inch Rows: Set your product density to 62, your application rate to 250 lbs. / acre, test speed at 5 MPH and run the controller in test mode.

  • Page 47: Hydraulic Schematics - Gen 1 One Section

    11.3 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS - GEN 1 ONE SECTION (Top) (Bottom) Pressure Return Case Drain A B C D CD One Section - GEN 1...

  • Page 48: Hydraulic Schematics - Gen 1 Two Section

    11.4 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS - GEN 1 TWO SECTION Pressure Return Case Drain (Top) (Bottom) (Top) (Bottom) A B C D CD Two Section - GEN 1...

  • Page 49: Electrical Connectors

    11.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS Electrical Connector Pinouts Tractor Iso Hook-up 6 Pin Deutsch Wire side Scale CAN Scale Load Cell 6 pin Deutsch Pin 1 12 VDC +EXC Pin 2 CAN-H -EXC Pin 3 0 VDC +Sig Pin 4 CAN-L -Sig Pin 5 Plug Shield...
  • Page 50 M12 harness Speed Sensor Gate Sensor Scale Pin 1 12 VDC 12 VDC +EXC Pin 2 Signal -SIG Pin 3 0 VDC 0 VDC +SIG Pin 4 Signal -EXC Pin 5 Shield Raven 5 Volt Encoder Harness end 3 Pin Deutsch 3 Pin Fan Pressure 12 VDC...
  • Page 51 42 Pin TYCO Gen I Pinout Description 12 V DC 5 VDC Work Switch Case Drain Alarm PWM 1 PWM 2 Sensor 12 V Sensor 0V Encoder 1 Encoder 2 Machine Speed...
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  • Page 54 Montag Manufacturing, Inc. 3816 461st Avenue Emmetsburg, IA 50536 Phone: (712) 852-4572 FAX: (712) 852-4574 Tech Support: (712) 852-4572 support@montagmfg.com Visit us at: www.montagmfg.com...

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