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- Page 1 AITCHISON SEEDMATIC PROFESSIONAL 8140 TINE SEED DRILL REESE ENGINEERING LTD 41 KELVIN GROVE ROAD – PO BOX 5056 PALMERSTON NORTH, NEW ZEALAND PH: +64 6 357 9323 FAX: +64 6 357 3155 www.reeseagri.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARRANTY INFORMATION TO THE OWNER & OPERATOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SAFETY FIRST GENERAL OPERATION IN THE FIELD PASTURELAND FARMING WITH THE AIR-PRO MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS TECHNIQUES AND TIMING FOR PASTURE RENOVATION SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SUCCESSFUL PASTURE RENOVATION MICRO INSECTICIDE GRANULES IN PASTURE SOWING IN CULTIVATED SOILS... -
Page 4: Introduction
It has often been said: “when all else fails-read the operators 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: Warranty Information
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 sale, REESE will repair or replace free of charge any... -
Page 6: To The Owner & 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: Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SEEDMATIC Air-Pro Airpro 8140 Overall Width – Transport 2.9m Overall Width – Seeding 6.0m Sowing Width 6.0m Working Speed 6-15 km/h Tractor HP (min) Weight Empty 4400kg Seed Hopper Capacity 1000lts Fertiliser Hopper Capacity 1500lts No. Tines Row Spacing 150mm Opener Stagger 400mm... - Page 8 OPERATING TIPS 1. Run Fans Before Operating drill: by running the fans before seeding helps dry out the seed delivery tubes. 2. Run Fans After Seeding: this will help to clean out any seed/fertilizer that may still be in the air system. 3.
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Page 9: Safety First
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 10 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 11 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 12: General Operation In The Field
GENERAL OPERATION IN THE FIELD When the drill is in work in the field, adjust the front Depth Wheels evenly across the width of the drill; also adjust the rear Press Rollers across the width of the drill to give the required opener penetration. -
Page 13: Techniques 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 when used correctly. -
Page 14: Simple Rules To Follow For Successful Pasture
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Page 15: Micro Insecticide Granules In Pasture
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 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 16: Sowing In Cultivated Soils
Green-feed Maize – Carry out in early spring and the same rules apply as with wheat, barley and oats. You may wish to seed in 30 or 45 cm rows and the technique for achieving that is shown under the section SPECIAL PURPOSE SEEDING shown later in this booklet. -
Page 17: Seed Depth Adjustment
SEED DEPTH ADJUSTMENT The seeding depth on the Air-Pro is controlled by the front row of depth and transport wheels and by the rear packer rollers. LH WING SHOWN. Note: When setting the seeding depth make sure you have the disc coulter kits clear of the ground. -
Page 18: Folding Hydraulic System
FOLDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The AIRPRO is fitted with two separate folding hydraulic systems. One is the “Drawbar Rams” and the other is the “Wing Rams”. NOTE: Ensure that the AIRPRO is connected to the tractors drawbar before folding/unfolding to prevent damage or injury. HYDRAULIC RAMS DRAWBAR RAMS The Drawbar Rams are used to fold/unfold the machine;... -
Page 19: Folding & Unfolding Wings
FOLDING & UNFOLDING WINGS When you are about to unfold the AIRPRO the “Wing Lock” will need to be pulled outward and locked out. To do this the operator will need to exit the tractor and physically pull out and lock-out the Wing Lock mechanism. NOTE: Ensure that the AIRPRO is connected to the tractors drawbar before folding/unfolding to prevent damage or injury. -
Page 20: Hydraulic Fan Drive
HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVE The AIRPRO has one hydraulic fan drive system; this hydraulic system has two hydraulic motors controlled by two flow control valves. One fan is used to deliver product from the seed hopper and the other fan is used to deliver product from the fertiliser hopper. -
Page 21: Electronic Drive Head Unit & Calibration
TINE PLACEMENT 21 | P a g e... - Page 22 TINE CLAMPS The 8140 Seedmatic Professional is fitted with new 65mm Saddle Clamps, these clamps 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.
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- Page 24 Introduction: The Aitchison E-Drive Head Unit provides a simple and convenient means of monitoring and controlling your seed drill. The interface has been designed to efficiently convey all relevant information on the home screen. All functionality is at most a few clicks away, with all the key features easily accessible.
- Page 25 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 Empty...
- Page 26 [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. The Delete button deletes the job from the job manager.
- Page 27 Dashboard: The dashboard has been designed to efficiently convey information to the operator. A tile-based layout organises related information into clusters, making it easy to navigate and interact with. This model has three clusters: General, Seed Hopper and Fert Hopper. The Seed Hopper and Fert Hopper clusters provide monitor and control for the respective hoppers and are fundamentally the same.
- Page 28 • Settings: Used to alter the settings of the tiles contained by the cluster. The hopper cluster tiles are used to set the application rate as well as monitor: the perceived rate, the shaft speed and the area covered by the hopper. •...
- Page 29 Accessed using the “Settings” Menu. See: Settings. 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.
- Page 30 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 31 dropdown menu. Note: To find this job in the future, it is important to give the Job a Name or set the customer. 6. Calibrate: For the best results, it is important to calibrate often. For a detailed description see Calibration. 7.
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Page 32: Seed & Fertiliser Rates
SEED & FERTILISER RATES Your AIRPRO is fitted with two adjustable fluted rollers; these fluted rollers gauge the amount of seed/fertiliser that is to be dispensed into the airstream. This chart can be used as a guide; the variable speed motors will take care of the rest. SEED &... -
Page 33: Fine Seed Setting
FINE SEED SETTING Each fluted roller-metering unit has a FINE SEEDS setting; this fine seed setting is used for the metering of fine seeds or granules at very low rates. The fine seed lever works on from 0 to 25 on the fine seed scale “Z”, if higher rates than this are needed the fine seeds lever needs to be locked out and the STANDARD SOWING SCALE “A”... -
Page 34: Small Seeds Box
SMALL SEEDS BOX Most Seedmatic Professional 8140’s can fitted with a small seeds box; it is fitted to the rear of the main hopper and can be used to apply small seeds or slug bates at independent rates. This small seeds box has a variable speed E-Drive to control its metering rates. -
Page 35: Tine Placement
GENERAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Machines Grease Points: • 1 per Disc Coulter Pod assembly. • Depth Leg assembly • Main Pivot Pins • Drawbar & Wings • 2 per Ratchet Links • 2 per Rear Roller Axels Greasing location points are labelled on the drill with the “Grease” sticker (shown above). -
Page 36: Parts Breakdown
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- Page 46 METERING UNIT PART NUMBERS ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER LH of Turnstile A3544-01 Bearing 6009-2rs A3544-54 RH of Turnstile A3544-02 Safety Ring 75 A3544-37 Covering A3544-03 Safety Ring 45 A3544-38 Cylinder A3544-04 M6 Washer 9023 Cover A3544-05 M6 Washer 9022 Curtain...
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