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Massey Ferguson
9516 / 9523 / 9524 / 9531
Planter
SERVICE MANUAL
4283529M1
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................01
ROW UNIT ..............................................................................................................................................................02
DRIVE TRANSMISSION.........................................................................................................................................03
AIR SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................................................04
HYDRAULICS ........................................................................................................................................................05
ELECTRICAL .........................................................................................................................................................06
FRAME ...................................................................................................................................................................07
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................08
CONSOLES AND MONITORS...............................................................................................................................09
© AGCO Corporation, 2013 All rights reserved.
Part Number 4283529M1 (English)
Printed in U.S.A.
September 2013

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  • Page 1 ® Massey Ferguson 9516 / 9523 / 9524 / 9531 Planter SERVICE MANUAL 4283529M1 CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ............................01 ROW UNIT ................................02 DRIVE TRANSMISSION............................03 AIR SYSTEM ................................04 HYDRAULICS ................................05 ELECTRICAL .................................06 FRAME ...................................07 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................08 CONSOLES AND MONITORS..........................09 © AGCO Corporation, 2013 All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents ® Massey Ferguson 9516 / 9523 / 9524 / 9531 Planter SERVICE MANUAL 4283529M1 01 - General Information Contents GENERAL INFORMATION General ................................01-1 Serial Number Plate Location ........................01-2 SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol ............................01-3 Safety Messages ............................01-3 Informational Messages ..........................
  • Page 3 Contents Recommended Tractor Horsepower ..................... 01-15 Wheel Tread Spacing ..........................01-16 Remote Hydraulic Valve Requirements ....................01-17 Tractor Drawbar ............................ 01-17 Tractor PTO ............................01-17 Tire Inflation ............................01-17 Front Weights ............................01-17 Electrical Requirements ........................01-17 Planter Preparation ............................01-17 Lubrication .............................
  • Page 4 Contents Beginning of Day ........................... 01-47 End of Day ............................. 01-47 Beginning of Season ..........................01-47 End of Season ............................01-48 Lubrication Chart ............................01-49 Frame Hydraulic System ..........................01-50 Hydraulic Hookup ..........................01-50 Priming the Hydraulic Circuits ....................... 01-50 Electronic Controls ............................
  • Page 5 Contents NOTES 01-iv 4283529M1 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
  • Page 6: 4283529M1

    The Central Fill System planter is designed for planting corn, soybeans, milo, popcorn, and oil crop sunflowers. 9516 16 Row 30 inch Forward Fold Planter 9523 23 Row 15 inch/12 Row 30 inch Forward Fold Planter...
  • Page 7: General Information General

    General Information SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION FIG. 2: The serial number plate (1) is located on the left end of the left wing frame. 65002 FIG. 2 01-2 4283529M1 Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FIG. 1: The safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Look for the safety alert symbol both in this manual and on safety signs on this machine. The safety alert symbol will direct your attention to information that involves your safety and the safety of others.
  • Page 9: Informational Messages

    Safety INFORMATIONAL MESSAGES The words IMPORTANT and NOTE are not related to IMPORTANT: Identifies special instructions personal safety, but are used to give additional procedures which, if not strictly observed, could information and tips for operating or servicing this result in damage to or destruction of the equipment.
  • Page 10: General Operation And Service

    Safety GENERAL OPERATION AND SERVICE Operating • Read and understand all the operating and safety • The tractor must be equipped with rollover protective precautions before operating the machinery. structure (ROPS), and a seat belt. Use the seat belt during operation. •...
  • Page 11: Agricultural Chemicals

    Safety Agricultural Chemicals • Use same precautions when adjusting, servicing, cleaning or storing the planter as used when • Ag chemicals can be very hazardous. Improper use installing chemicals into the hoppers or tanks. of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and •...
  • Page 12: Servicing

    Safety Servicing • Always raise the implement, shut off the tractor engine and install cylinder lockup channels before working around the machine. • After repairing or adjusting the planter, remove all of the tools and parts from the machine before operating the planter.
  • Page 13 Safety NOTES 01-8 4283529M1...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Tires ....................9526 - six, all others eight, 31 x 13.5 - 15, 12-ply Tire Pressure (max.)................482 kPa (70 psi) or max indicated on sidewall Wheel Bearings ............................Tapered roller 9516 Rows ....................................16 Row Spacing..............................76 cm (30 in) Transport Width............................4.8 m (15 ft 8 in) Transport Length.............................
  • Page 15 Specifications 9524-20 Rows ....................................24 Row Spacing............................. 50.8 cm (20 in) Transport Width............................5 m (16 ft 3 in) Transport Length............................9.1 m (30 ft) Transport Height ............................3.1 m (10 ft) Operating Length............................6.7 m (22 ft) Operating Width............................13.1 m (43 ft) Transport Wheels............................
  • Page 16: Markers

    Specifications Markers Type..................Automatic sequencing, tri-fold arms (9523 - bi-fold arms) Disc Size ............................35.6 cm (14 in) diameter Disc Type..................................Plain Cylinder Sizes: 23R-15 inch, 12R-30 inch....................51 x 610 mm (2 x 24 in) 24R-20 inch, 31R-15 inch, 16R-30 inch................64 x 610 mm (2-1/2 x 24 in) 24R-22 inch..........................
  • Page 17: Shear Pins

    Fuse .................................. 5 amp, tan ATO ................................15 amp, blue ATO Approximate Shipping Weights 9516-30.............................. 6924 kg (15 265 lb) 9523-15.............................. 7484 kg (16 500 lb) 9524-20.............................. 7586 kg (16 725 lb) 9524-22.............................. 7949 kg (17 525 lb) 9524-30.............................. 8393 kg (18 500 lb) 9531-15..............................
  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Number Revision Date Description 989043A 5/04 Down Pressure Springs 989046 3/09 Miscellaneous Attachments 989146 1/06 Smart Sensor Installation 989153 2/09 Point Row Clutches 989155 1/02 Fieldstar Basic Setup 989160 11/02 Basic Setup 989161 1/07 Row Unit Extension and Step Plate 989162...
  • Page 19 Installation Instructions NOTES 01-14 4283529M1...
  • Page 20: Field Operations And Adjustments

    Planter Model Minimum Planter Total Desired Tractor PTO HP Weight (dry) Planter Weight (lbs) Required Weight 9516 14 725 20 085 13 877 9523 16 500 25 240 16 835 9524 - 20 inch 16 725 25 845 17 240...
  • Page 21: Wheel Tread Spacing

    Field Operations and Adjustments Wheel Tread Spacing IMPORTANT: Dual rear wheels are recommended for tractor stability and for load-carrying capacity when the planter is folded. The recommended wheel tread spacing dimensions are listed below. NOTE: Some outer wheels cannot be adjusted to these dimensions.
  • Page 22: Remote Hydraulic Valve Requirements

    Field Operations and Adjustments Remote Hydraulic Valve Requirements Three remote valves are required: 3. A third valve will be needed for hydraulic drive and singulation blowers if the PTO pump is not used. 1. One valve controls the frame lift/lower circuit. Minimum available tractor system pressure must be 2.
  • Page 23: Hydraulic Seeding Monitor

    Field Operations and Adjustments Hydraulic Seeding Monitor Program the ISOBUS planter controller for the crop to be planted. Make sure the radar devise is in the correct position. PLANTER CONTROLS Mount the ISOBUS planter controller console in suitable cab location. Connect the input leads of the monitor to the 12 VDC battery terminals.
  • Page 24: Test Switch Storage Tube

    Field Operations and Adjustments Test Switch Storage Tube The test switch is stored in a tube in one of several locations, depending on the row unit options. The test switch connector is labeled Test SW. Connect test switch to planter harness. Route harness through hole in storage tube.
  • Page 25: Connecting The Planter To The Tractor

    Field Operations and Adjustments CONNECTING THE PLANTER TO THE TRACTOR Procedure Back tractor toward planter hitch. WARNING: Stop tractor engine and remove the key and shift to park, or shift to neutral and set brakes before dismounting. IMPORTANT: Clean off hose ends and tractor couplers to remove dirt before making connections.
  • Page 26: Pto Hydraulic Pump

    Field Operations and Adjustments FIG. 6: When the hitches are aligned, install a hitch pin (1) with a minimum diameter of 30 mm (1-1/4 in). Install a pin clip. Install the transport safety chain (2) around the tractor drawbar and connect the hook to the chain. Connect the ISOBUS planter controller harness to the mating console harness.
  • Page 27: Disconnecting The Planter From The Tractor

    Field Operations and Adjustments DISCONNECTING THE PLANTER FROM THE TRACTOR WARNING: Because planter has negative hitch weight, park planter only in folded transport position, raised or lowered. FIG. 8: Select a firm, level location to disconnect the planter. To keep the row units off the ground, park the planter in the folded raised transport position with the wing wheels lowered to support the hitch.
  • Page 28: Frame Control System

    Field Operations and Adjustments FRAME CONTROL SYSTEM Control Box Switches FIG. 9: Frame Control Box PLANT/OFF/TRANSPORT Switch: Press switch to PLANT for field operation. Press switch to TRANSPORT for folding the frame. NOTE: To prevent battery drain, make sure that the blue with red wire is wired to the switch side of the tractor key switch.
  • Page 29: Operating Notes

    Field Operations and Adjustments Operating Notes • Planter raises in the folded or unfolded positions without electrical power, but will not lower without it. • Hitch and fold cylinders will not operate without electrical power. • Planter will not lower in the folded or unfolded positions if the PLANT/OFF/TRANSPORT switch is in TRANSPORT position.
  • Page 30: Folding Procedure

    Field Operations and Adjustments Folding Procedure Start the tractor engine, release the brakes and shift to neutral. With the PLANT/OFF/TRANSPORT switch in plant and the marker switch off, fully raise the planter using the tractor hydraulic valve. Change the PLANT/OFF/TRANPORT switch to transport, press and hold the tongue height switch.
  • Page 31: Unfolding Procedure

    Field Operations and Adjustments Unfolding Procedure Remove the wheel and tongue cylinder lockup channels. Remove the wing lock pins. Place the pins and lockups in the storage positions. With PLANT/OFF/TRANSPORT switch TRANSPORT and MARKER switch off, start the tractor engine, release the brakes and shift to neutral. Press the WING WHEELS switch, then lower the wing wheels using the tractor hydraulic valve.
  • Page 32 Field Operations and Adjustments FIG. 11: Transport Position, Raised and Folded K818481 FIG. 11 FIG. 12: Unfolding Planter K818505 FIG. 12 FIG. 13: Planter Nearly Unfolded K818503 FIG. 13 FIG. 14: Lowered, Unfolded Operating Position K818497 FIG. 14 4283529M1 01-27...
  • Page 33: Transporting The Planter

    Field Operations and Adjustments TRANSPORTING THE PLANTER Preparation • Make sure the planter is connected according to the procedures outlined. • Fold the planter as described on the previous pages. • Install the wheel lift cylinder and hitch cylinder lockups. •...
  • Page 34: Field

    Field Operations and Adjustments FIELD General Use the information as a checklist of actions to be performed whenever using the planter. Before Entering the Field Check the following items and make sure preparation is • Operate the meter blower for a short length of time. according to instructions.
  • Page 35: Finishing The Field

    Field Operations and Adjustments Set the meter air pressure as follows: Check the chemical application and readjust if needed. a. Set the seed cart plenum pressure between 20 to 25 Once the tests show everything is operating as desired, inches of water proceed with planting.
  • Page 36: Markers

    Field Operations and Adjustments MARKERS Operation The marker cylinders are connected to a tractor remote hydraulic circuit that also operates the tongue height cylinder. A hydraulically operated sequence valve allows the markers to alternately raise and lower each time the tractor control lever is moved.
  • Page 37: Stop Storage And Shear Bolts

    Field Operations and Adjustments Stop Storage and Shear Bolts FIG. 16: Marker Base Stop Storage Shear Bolt The markers are protected with a 5/16 x 2-3/4 inch Grade 5 shear bolt and locknut. NOTE: Fully engage nut threads on bolt, but it is not necessary to tighten the nut.
  • Page 38: Seed Recommendations

    Field Operations and Adjustments SEED RECOMMENDATIONS Seed must be clean, not damaged, the same size, and have a high germination test. If low germination seed must be used, adjust the seed rate accordingly. See the seed supplier for recommendations. IMPORTANT: To obtain best singulation and uniform spacing, round corn is preferred.
  • Page 39: Wheat Planting Rates

    Field Operations and Adjustments WHEAT PLANTING RATES FIG. 17 01-34 4283529M1...
  • Page 40: Wheat Conversion Chart

    Field Operations and Adjustments Wheat Conversion Chart FIG. 17: Use the chart to convert seed population from pounds per acre to actual count and vice-versa. Seed spacing can also be determined: • Seeds per foot • Seed spacing in inches Example: Assume 16,000 seeds/lb with a desired seeding rate of 2,000,000 seeds/acre.
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