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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 T170 HydroSeeder ® Parts and Operator’s Manual Model MO Serial No. _____________ LBT170-MO...
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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 other side of this notice.
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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 hydraulic 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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5. The driver of the carrying or towing vehicle is respon- 2. Never engage (turn sible for the safety of the operator(s) of the machine. clutch when both the recircu- Make sure the driver is aware of and avoids all pos- lation and discharge valves sible hazards to the operator(s) of the machine, such are closed.
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29 CFR 1910.146 or local 9. It is recommended that only authorized, genuine FINN legal requirement, including replacement parts be used on the machine. the following: 10. Do not use either cold start fluid, if engine is equipped Drain, flush, and ventilate tank interior.
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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 materials in any prescribed or desired combination. The materials placed in the HydroSeeder® slurry tank are mixed...
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 –...
NOTICE 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 (part number 011562) or equivalent. ATTACHMENTS: 1.
6. Radio Remote Control: The radio remote control option provides the operator with pump ON/ OFF control, throttle control, and engine shutdown at the end of the hose. With control of the engine throttle, the operator can precisely adjust the pump flow to whatever output the situ- ation requires (such as close-up work around buildings).
Turn thumb nut clockwise until stem rises to maximum DISK height. b) Remove cap and fill cap with sodium-(water soluble) base GREASE grease. (FINN part number 000698). Do not use lithium- base (chassis lube) grease. Figure 3 – c) Replace cap. Automatic Pressure...
1. DISCHARGE THROUGH BOOM: Flow is through boom with no flow through closed recirculation valve (Figure 5). Flow through boom is controlled by engaging and disengaging slurry pump FLOW clutch. NOTE: Do not use the discharge valve to con- OPEN trol distance.
® The following tables on page 13 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 A USING SEED, FERTILIZER, AND MULCH Unit Amount of Material in Tank in pounds (kilograms) Coverage Area Seed Fertilizer Mulch sq. ft (sq. m) T170 172 (78) 200 (91) 750 (340) 21,780 (2,023) Table is based on 1,500 lb (680 kg) of mulch, 400 lb (181 kg) of fertilizer, and 345 lb (156 kg) of seed at 8 lb (3.6 kg) / 1,000 sq.
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 2,700 to 2,800 RPM under load. 6. Start loading dry material, loading the lightest material first. Agitator control should be in full REVERSE for mixing.
CAUTION Hydraulic system will overheat if agitator shaft is jammed for extended period. This will damage hydraulic oil and system components. Failure to comply could result in minor personal injury, or damage to product or personal property. C. Fertilizer – Stand over hatch opening and drop the bag onto the bag cutter. Grasp both ends of the bag and dump material.
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 severe personal injury or death. CAUTION The driver of the carrying vehicle should remain alert for hazards to the operator, such as low power lines, hanging branches, etc.
III. PROCEDURES WHEN USING HOSES: Always pump clear water through the hose before pumping mulch. If the inside hose liner is dry, it will dewater the mulch, causing the hose to plug. A. PUMP TAKE-OFF SYSTEM OR HOSE REEL WITH REMOTE VALVE: 1.
3. When hose operator is ready, signal the second operator to engage clutch and slowly increase the engine RPM until the desired discharge pressure is reached. 4. When finished spraying, disengage the clutch, stop the engine, and close the discharge valve. If using fiber mulch, retain as much water as possible in the hose by elevating the hose ends or by coupling the hose ends together.
LIMING WITH THE HYDROSEEDER ® ® 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 creating a clog.
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: a) Disengage (turn off) clutch and shut down engine. b) Remove two clamps on each side of the recirculation valve. c) Slide rubber seals back and remove valve assembly. d) 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 schedule. Bolts not tightened Tighten uniformly to 25 lb–ft (34 N•m). Pressure Pipe Clamps Rubber seal cracked, pinched, or Replace, always grease seal torn.
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® TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER Problem Probable Causes Suggested Solutions 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 sump area for foreign materials. Constant plugging during loading Loading HydroSeeder®...
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.
The hydraulic oil filter must be replaced on schedule with a 25 micron abso- lute filter (FINN part number 021618). The hydraulic system relief is factory-set at 2,800 psi (19,305 kPa).
CLUMP MAINTENANCE SECTION: CAUTION Clump maintenance to be done only while engine is not running, and battery cables are discon- nected. Failure to comply could result in minor personal injury, or product or property damage. A. FACTORY TOLERANCES 1. To check clump tolerances, loosen the two clamps on the pump suction piping and remove the inlet elbow.
D. INSTALLING NEW SEAL ASSEMBLY NOTICE Do not unwrap the new seal assembly until you are ready to install. All parts of the assembly are packed in sequence of installation. 1. To replace seal assembly (4), perform the steps in CLEANING on page 30, and remove pump casing (5) by removing three bolts holding the pump casing to the clump housing (14).
FUEL TANK POLY HATCH DETAIL DETAIL STRUCTURE and RAILING Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 013149 Swing Gate 013122 Gate Spring F330-0108 Main Tank Top F170-0015 Left Side Toe Rail 008639 Left Side Guard Rail F330-0120 Front Tank Top Support 012703 Slide Gate 012737...
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NOTE: ITEM #1 (DISCHARGE BOOM ASSEMBLY) INCLUDES ITEMS #2 - #7. WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
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SEE VIEW A (On Page 47) (REF) WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
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VIEW A ENGINE and RADIATOR Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 075200 Kubota Tier II V3300 Diesel Engine KU1G521-97010 Fan Belt 075565 Fan Spacer 075563 Pusher Fan 075562 Radiator 023807 Radiator Cap F816-0008-01 Fan Guard F330-0096 Fan Guard Mounting Strap F170-0042 Top Radiator Mount F170-0014...
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
ENGINE SHEET METAL Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 055669 Door Positioning Hinge F260-0006-02 Radiator Cap Cover F260-0006-03 Hinge Spacer F170-0023 Radiator Shroud 075562-01 Radiator Screen F170-0026 Front Sheet Metal Mount F170-0020 Radiator Pan F170-0018 Left Front Engine Foot F170-0019 Right Front Engine Foot 052397...
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
AIR INTAKE and EXHAUST SYSTEM Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d AIR INTAKE ASSEMBLY 012646 Air Cleaner Assembly 012621 Air Cleaner 012623 Safety Filter Element (3.75-E2) 1 per 012622 Main Filter Element (3.75-E1) 1 per 012621D Filter Cap 1 per 012621A Flapper Valve 1 per...
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
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ENGINE WIRING Part Number Description No. Req’d FW75307 12 VDC/75 AMP SPST Power Relay 007336 Amber Warning Light 021198 Flasher 006499 Horn 011851 12V Battery - Interstate #C27-XHD 011770 Battery Box F330-0054 Battery Box Holder F330-0092 Battery Box Hold Down 080096 Positive Battery Cable 000241...
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REF: CLUMP ASSY (See Pages 56-57) WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
CLUMP, PIPING, and DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 011736 Victaulic Pipe Clamp 011919 Victaulic Pipe Clamp Seal 1 Per 008259 90º Pipe Elbow 0X1232 3/4-10 x 2" Lg. Hex Hd. Cap Screw (Grade 5/Zinc) 012722 Suction Valve Flange Weldment 012058 Flanged Suction Gate Valve 012491...
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Pressure Lubricator (Includes Items #41-43) NOTE: Item #15 (10¨ Clutch Assembly Kit) Includes Items #16-39) WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
CLUMP ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 005146 Pump Suction Cover 005150 O-Ring 005145 Pump Impeller 006443 Mechanical Shaft Seal 005144 Pump Casing 006444 Grease Retainer 005446 Flange Pilot Bearing 012733 Grease Retainer Seal 012734 Bearing Retainer Ring 012729 Clump Shaft 012731...
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DETAIL A NOTE: ITEM #13 ALSO NOTE: INCLUDES ITEMS #14. ITEM #9 ALSO INCLUDES ITEMS #10. WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
CONTROL BOX WIRING Part Number Description No. Req’d 008658 Modified Control Box 008659 Modified Aluminum Sub-Panel 023802 Safety Switch 045055 30A Panel Mount Circuit Breaker 021198 Flasher 012825 Flasher Mounting Bracket 052118 6 Circuit Fuse Panel 055449 ATO/ATC 10 Amp Fuse 031401 Stud-Type Junction Block (8-Std) 020886...
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BEARING & SEAL ASSEMBLY 2“ AGITATOR SHAFT THROUGH BACK SIDE NOTE: ITEM #1 (BEARING & SEAL ASSY) INLUDES ITEMS #2 - 9. APPLY (1) SOLID, CONTINUOUS BEAD OF SILICONE ADHESIVE AROUND OUTER EDGE ON THE INSIDE FACE OF THE CLAMPING RING BEFORE INSTALLATION.
AGITATOR and SEAL ASSEMBLY Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 012529 Bearing and Seal Assembly 012527 Agitator Clamping Ring 1 per 012528 Agitator Shaft Seal 1 per 012525 Agitator Bearing Clamping Ring 1 per 012451 Flangette 1 per 012450 Bearing 1 per 012452...
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WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
REF: AGITATOR & SEAL ASSEMBLY (See Pages 62-63) HYDRAULIC AGITATOR DRIVE Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d 012333 Hydraulic Motor 012354 Hydraulic Motor Mount F330-0029 Agitator Coupling Guard 012522-02 Rubber Bushing 012522-04 Torque Arm Insert 011780 Rigid Coupling 003055B Motor Bushing 055103 Agitator Bushing...
DISCHARGE HOSE EXTENSIONS Part Number Description No. Req’d BOOM TAKE OFF SYSTEM 007930-02 Boom Discharge Extension Hose Assembly As Ordered 007929 Extension Hose w/ Nipples 1 per 002191 Male Brass Adapter 1 per 160768 Reducer Bushing 1 per 010544 Female Coupler 1 per 006513 Quick-Coupler Gasket...
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NOTE: ITEM #1 (HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY) INCLUDES ITEMS #2 - 10. DETAIL A DETAIL A WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Ref. No. Part Number Description No. Req’d *008693-01 1/2" Hyd. Hose x 170" *008693-02 1/4" Hyd. Hose x 23" *008693-03 1/2" Hyd. Hose x 134" *008693-04 1/4" Hyd. Hose x 70" *008639-05 1/4" Hyd. Hose x 68" 008635 Hydraulic Motor 008635-SK Seal Kit...
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17 18 (Inside of Railing - Both Sides of Tank) LEFT SIDE OF UNIT WHEN ORDERING PARTS, BE SURE TO STATE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE LBT170-MO...
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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS AND REPAIR KITS Part Number Description No. Req’d RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS 000698 Automatic Pressure Lubricator Grease (1 lb Can) 011919 Suction Pipe Seal - 5" 008472 Suction Pipe Seal - 5" x 4" Reducer 002820 Discharge Pipe Seal 006722 Recirculation Pipe Seal 006513...
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