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Activate Activate Your Warranty Your Warranty By Registering By Registering TODAY!!! TODAY!!! 9281 LeSaint Drive • Fairfield, Ohio 45014 Phone (513) 874-2818 • Fax (513) 874-2914 Sales: 1-800-543-7166 TITAN280 / TITAN330 / TITAN400 HydroSeeder ® Operator Instructions and Parts Manual Model MMA Serial No.
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DATE UPDATE DESCRIPTION CODE 02/26/11 Initial release MMA0226 02/10/16 Revision A: Part number corrections MMA0210 09/29/16 Revision B: new identification light bar MMA0929 03/15/17 Revision C: Manual Canister added to unit; added to Structure and Railing parts list MMA2017 06/26/17 Revision D: Structure and Railing parts list updated;...
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IF FINN CORPORATION DOES NOT HAVE YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM ON FILE, YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED. Once your FINN equipment has been registered, your FINN Limited Warranty will be activated per the warranty statement on the next page.
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Follow the instruction sheet, on property damage sustained by a person claiming to be a third party how to use your Finn Oil Analysis Kit that comes with the Kit. Failure beneficiary of a surviving warranty under the law of any jurisdiction.
SAFETY FIRST With any piece of equipment, new or used, the most important part of its operation is SAFETY! FINN Corporation encourages you and your employees to familiarize yourselves with your new equipment and stresses safe operation. The first five pages of this manual are a summary of the main safety aspects associated with this unit.
Practice all other usual and customary safe working precautions. Above all, remember that safety is up to you. The FINN HydroSeeder® is designed to mix and apply water, seed, fertilizer, agricultural lime, and hydrau- lic mulch to the prepared seedbed. The resultant slurry from mixing one or more of the above materials may react, causing harmful or deadly gasses within the tank.
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Only the operator should be located on the platform 3. Recirculation valve must be open and material flow- during operation. ing back into the tank when using the remote valve. A closed or plugged recirculation line will cause extreme 6. Operator(s) of equipment heat in the pump or discharge lines that will result in should never ride on the severe bodily injury and damage to the equipment.
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Make sure your company’s 9. It is recommended that only authorized, genuine FINN plan meets all the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146., replacement parts be used on the machine.
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CURRENT SET OF SAFETY DECALS DANGER DANGER CONFINED SPACE HAZARD! (Reference: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146) Before entering tank: 1. Drain, flush, and ventilate tank interior. ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! 2. Turn off engine and disconnect battery cables. 3. Continuously ventilate area or wear appropriate breathing apparatus. DO NOT aim stream toward electrical 4.
THE FINN HYDROSEEDER® AND HOW IT WORKS The FINN HydroSeeder® will apply seed, fertilizer and/or lime, wood fiber mulch, or stabilizing materi- als in any prescribed or desired combination. The materials placed in the HydroSeeder® slurry tank...
TRUCK MOUNTING CALCULATIONS (WB x FL) – (WB x FE) = G WB x (RE + HW - RL.) = G G + C must be equal to or less than CA (WB x FE) + (G x HW) = FL (WB x RE) + HW x (WB –...
Mounting the HydroSeeder® to the truck must allow for tire clearance, as well as frame twist. Place hard wood spacers along the length of truck rails or use FINN Spring Mounting Kit (number 011562) or equivalent. Also, two spring kits are required for the TITAN400.
NOTE: For remote pump on/off control, the clutch cylinder must be con- nected to an air supply. 5. Air Flush System: The air flush option uses compressed air to purge any remaining mulch slurry from the HydroSeeder ® hose, the discharge boom and the recirculation piping. To maximize performance, all discharge plumbing should be purged after every load.
TWO-VALVE OPERATION ® This HydroSeeder is equipped with two independently operated ball valves to control slurry flow. One is located in the recirculation line below the platform and the other is located in the discharge line above the platform. The valve handles should be positioned as shown in Figures 6 and 7 for the particular application required.
1. DISCHARGE THROUGH BOOM: CLOSED Flow is through boom with no flow through closed recir- POSITION culation valve (Figure 6). Flow through boom is controlled FLOW by engaging and disengaging slurry pump clutch. NOTE: Do not use the discharge valve to control dis- OPEN tance.
STARTING PROCEDURE CAUTION See HYDROSEEDER® SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION on pages 2 through 5 before operating the machine. Failure to comply could result in mild to moderate personal injury. Failure to comply could also result in product or property damage. Before starting, open recirculation valve, close discharge and remote valves (if applicable), disengage (turn off) clutch, and place agitator control in the NEUTRAL position.
Faceplate The keypad on the PowerView is a capacitive touch-sensing system. There are no mechanical switches to stick or wear out. It can be operated in extreme temperatures, while wearing gloves, and is impervi- ous to ice, snow, mud, grease, etc. When the key is touched, feedback is provided by flashing on the screen.
Stored Fault Codes The PowerView Display will store any fault GO TO 4-UP DISPLAY ENGINE CONFGURATION codes generated by the engine, along with a text STORED FAULT CODES description. To access these fault codes: ADJUST BACKLIGHT ADJUST CONTRAST 1. Touch the Menu Key to display the Main SELECT UNITS SETUP 1-UP DISPLAY Menu.
® The following tables show loading versus coverage rates for the FINN T170 HydroSeeder Table A shows rates for one-step applications. The coverage area is determined by the fiber mulch ®...
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TABLE B – Seed and Fertilizer Only Unit Amount of Material in Tank in lbs (kilograms) Coverage Area in sq. ft (sq. m) Seed Fertilizer Total sq. ft (sq. m) Acreage (Hectare) TITAN280 3,136 (1,422) 3,600 (1,633) 6,736 (3,055) 392,040 (36,420) 9 (3.64) TITAN330 3,485 (1,580) 4,000 (1,814) 7,485 (3,395)
G. Replace nozzle and gasket in discharge boom. 4. Continue filling tank with water. 5. Increase engine speed to full RPM. Governed speed of the engine on the FINN HydroSeeder® should be 2,550 to 2,600 RPM under load. 6. Start loading dry material, loading the lightest material first. Agitator control should be in full MIX position for mixing.
C. Fertilizer – Stand over hatch opening and drop the bag onto the bag cutter. Grasp both ends of the bag and dump material. D. All other additives – Consult with manufacturer for proper loading technique. 7. When all materials are loaded and in suspension, and the tank is full, move the agitator to NEUTRAL then full speed FORWARD to ensure all material is mixed.
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4. Continue filling tank with water. 5. Increase throttle to 3/4 of full throttle. 6. Start loading dry material, loading the lightest materials first. Agitator control should be in full REVERSE for mixing. Seed - Cut open the seed bag and dump contents into slurry tank. (When using inoculant, add it in the tank along with the seed.) When using quick-swelling seeds, load them just prior to application.
PRIOR TO APPLICATION 1. Operator should familiarize self with area to be seeded and develop a plan to ensure uniform application. 2. Develop a plan for communication between operator and driver of the carrying or towing ve- hicle to signal for start, stop, turn, etc. through the use of the signal horn. 3.
APPLICATION OF SLURRY I. GENERAL APPLICATION TECHNIQUES DANGER Do not spray toward power lines, transformers or other high voltage conductors. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury. CAUTION The driver of the carrying vehicle should remain alert for hazards to the operator, such as low power lines, low hanging branches, etc.
A. PUMP TAKE OFF SYSTEM OR HOSE REEL WITH REMOTE VALVE: 1. Open recirculation valve, close boom discharge valve, and close remote valve at the end of the hose. 2. Engage clutch. When stream is flowing freely through the recirculation line, open the pump take-off valve.
C. HOSE WORK WITH RADIO REMOTE TRANSMITTER: 1. Begin with the engine around 1/4 throttle (1,400 RPM). 2. Close recirculation valve. If using an extension hose connected to the discharge boom, open the discharge valve. If using the hose reel, close the discharge valve and open the pump take- off valve to the hose reel.
In using large concentrations of granular solids through the HydroSeeder®, it is advisable to keep the slurry moving through the pump at all times. This keeps the solids from settling in the lines and creat- ing a clog. This unit was designed for the application of agricultural-grade lime or FINN HLL. PROCEDURE 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER ® ® Because of the tremendous work load usually placed upon the HydroSeeder , minor malfunctions will occur from time to time. If these are not remedied immediately, they could lead to poor performance and damage to the equipment. This section describes symptoms, possible causes, and the corrective action(s) to take.
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B. If the recirculation system is not working: 1. Disengage (turn off) clutch and shut down engine. 2. Remove two clamps on each side of the recirculation valve. 3. Slide rubber seals back and remove valve assembly. 4. Check valve assembly, recirculation nozzle in the discharge pipe, and the recirculation pipe going into tank.
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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER ® Problem Probable Causes Suggested Solutions LEAKS: Tank Bearing Lack of lubrication – seal worn Replace seal and follow lube Bolts not tightened schedule. Tighten uniformly to 25 lb-ft (34 N•m). Pressure Pipe Clamps Rubber seal cracked, pinched, Replace;...
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VALVE: Valve stuck Frozen Thaw out ice and lubricate; leave in discharge position during stor- age. Constant plugging during operation Foreign material in slurry Drain and clean out tank; check storage for foreign materials. Constant plugging during loading Loading HydroSeeder® before Reinstruct your operator.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AFTER FIRST 4 TO 8 HOURS OF OPERATION 1. Check and adjust clutch. See clutch manual. DAILY: ® 1. Cleaning the HydroSeeder A. Fill slurry tank to center of agitator shaft with clean water. B. Move agitator lever to full speed to flush off inside of tank top and walls. C.
5. Check antifreeze in radiator. Add antifreeze as required. 6. Inspect the slurry tank for buildup of residue in the suction area and clear if necessary. 7. Check and clean engine radiator. Flush with clear, low-pressure waterspray and blow dry with compressed air.
The hydraulic oil filter must be replaced on schedule with a 25 micron absolute filter (FINN part number 011869). The hydraulic system relief is factory set at 3,200 psi (22,063 kPa).
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2. To remove impeller (3), loosen and remove the two victaulic clamps and remove the discharge pipe. Remove twelve bolts (17) that hold pump casing (1) in place. Exercise caution while re- moving the pump casing (1) because it is heavy (approximately 150 lb [68 kg]) and the O-ring (5) can easily be damaged.
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TITAN280 / TITAN330 / TITAN400 HydroSeeder ® Parts Manual Model MMA WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
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SEE FUEL TANK DETAIL SEE HATCH DETAIL WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
STRUCTURE AND RAILING Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d 012919 Rear Right Corner Rail F400-0015 Long Rear Toe Rail 012771 Hand Rail 012918 Rear Guard Rail F400-0012 Left Corner Rear Toe Rail 013149 Swing Gate Weldment 013122 Gate Spring 013150 Rear Corner Guard Rail 013168 Left Rear Rail Extension (TITAN330 and TITAN400)
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SEE FUEL TANK DETAIL SEE HATCH DETAIL WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
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FUEL TANK DETAIL STRUCTURE AND RAILING Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d F400-0030 Boom Holdown 012514 Square U-Bolt for 1-1/2 in. Square Pipe 005613 Square Tubing Plug 012977 Tool Box F400-0002 Main Tank Top F400-0009-03 Narrow Tank Top Support 3 (280) 2 (330) 6 (400) F400-0009-04...
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
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HATCH Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d 012909 Hatch Lid Weldment 070627 Lid Hinge Weldment 012903 Hatch Liner Weldment 012938 Safety Cross Strap Weldment 012834 Bag Cutter Stainless 002909 Handle 005433 Latch WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev.
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
SECOND DISCHARGE BOOM ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d 012900-04 Long Boom Connector Pipe 012902 3 in. Stainless Steel Ball Valve 012921 LH Discharge Valve Stand Pipe 002438 3 in. Victaulic Clamp 002439 Clamp Seal 1 Per 002868 3 in.
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
RADIATOR PARTS Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d CUM11000378 90º Elbow Fitting CUM80000207 Hose Clamp CUM50000491 3/4 in. Heater Hose CUM50000499 3/8 in. Heater Hose (Not Shown) CUM110000827 Fan Guard CUM10000737 Blower Fan CUM3910128 Spacer CUM50000887 Large Charge Air Cooler Tube CUM50000437 Charge Air Cooler Hose 3 in.
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
CONTROLS Ref. No. Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d 013022 Handle Extension 013022-02 Top Seal 013022-03 Bottom Seal 013086 Foot Pedal Weldment 013082 Foot Pedal Bushing F400-0035 Control Box Mount 013193 TITAN Control Box 013026 Clutch Lever Mounting Weldment F330-0075 Nozzle Holder 000427 Handle Grip...
Pump Key Switch Switch BLU 3 GRN 3 CG 1T ORG/BLK Not Used: BLUE/BK & BRN DO NOT CUT SHORT GROUND LEVEL CONTROLS Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d 013022 Handle Extension 013022-02 Top Seal 012792 Ground Level Control Box 052076 Ignition Switch 023076...
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
BEARING AND SEAL ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Ref. Part Number Description No. Req’d 012527 Inner Clamping Ring w/Studs 1 per 012528 Agitator Shaft Seal 2 per 012525 Outer Clamping Ring 1 per 012451 Flangette 1 per 012450 2 in.
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
SPARE PARTS LIST Part Number Description No. Req’d 013028 Hydraulic Reservoir Cap 008705 High Pressure Hydraulic Filter Element 013049 Low Pressure Hydraulic Filter Element CU-LF3970 Oil Filter CU-FF5612 Fuel Filter 023910 Safety Air Filter 023076 Ignition Key 002439 3 in. Victaulic Pipe Gasket 006722 1-1/4 in.
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(Inside of Railing - Both Sides) (Both Sides) (Both Sides) RIGHT SIDE OF UNIT LEFT SIDE OF UNIT (Both Sides) WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE TITAN MMA2017 Rev. D...
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