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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Head Office:
P.O. Box 2018
Hilton Highway, Washdyke
Timaru, New Zealand
Telephone (03) 688 2029
Facsimile (03) 688 2821
Renovator AS4000
Australian Branch:
4B Silverton Close
Laverton North 3026
Melbourne, Australia
Telephone (03) 9314-9666
Facsimile (03) 9314-6810
Pt. No. 67442
Issue 0119

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual Renovator AS4000 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Pt. No. 67442 Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Issue 0119 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Renovator AS4000 Contents Page ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Acquisition & Warranty On delivery of your new Duncan Renovator AS4000 please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage, please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately. Assemble any parts supplied loose and inspect your machine with the aid of this manual to familiarise yourself with its features.

  • Page 5: Description Of Machine

    Description of Machine The Duncan ‘Renovator AS4000’ is a Coil Tine T-boot drill. The large split hopper is mounted on a robust frame accommodating large diameter tyres. Sowing depth is controlled by adjusting the hydraulic ram as required. The quality European air metering units handle all seeds from turnip and rape through to peas and maize and permits easy calibration.

  • Page 7: Dimensions & Capacities

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Dimensions & Capacities Dimensions & Capacities 26 Run Width (mm) 3925 Height (Groundwheels up /mm) 2385 Machine Length (mm) 4550 Tyre Size 10/75-15.3 (18 ply AW702) Recommended Tyre Pressure 5.8 bar (84 psi) Maximum speed (km/hr) 40 (tyre rating =138A8)

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols On Machine

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Safety ATTENTION On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols. These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards. Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine. Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported.

  • Page 9: Safety - General

    Duncan Ag has made every effort to highlight all risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have a A prohibition should responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at be observed under all all times in the vicinity of the machine.

  • Page 10: Appropriate Dress

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Safety SAFETY - General (Continued) Appropriate Dress Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the machinery. People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head.

  • Page 11: Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Safety SAFETY - General (Continued) Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely All farm chemicals should be stored, used, handled and disposed of safely and in accordance with the supplier’s/ manufacturer’s recommendations. Read the product label before using, noting any warnings or special cautions, including any protective clothing or equipment that may be required, ie.

  • Page 12: Practise Safe Maintenance

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Safety SAFETY - General (Continued) Practice Safe Maintenance Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the machine. General Maintenance Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The...

  • Page 13: Safety - Machine Specific

    Safety SAFETY - Machine Specific This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for the safe operation of the Renovator AS4000. These guidelines were current at the time of publication, but may be superseded by later circumstances. They do not necessarily cover every possible hazard and must be read in conjunction with the SAFETY - General section (Page 7 to 10).
  • Page 14 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Safety SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) Hazard Points on the Renovator AS4000 (Continued) For guard locations on machine, refer Page 13. Transport The two wheels located at the sides of the machine are for the purpose of controlling sowing depth. These are also used to support the machine weight during transport (while linked to the tractor).

  • Page 15: Safety Decals & Safety Guards

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Safety SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) On row markers when fitted Item Decal/Guard Pt. No. Qty ‘No Ride’ 43900 ‘Pinch Point/Moving Parts’ 43901 ‘Slippery When Wet’ 43902 ‘Keep Clear’ 43904 Jockey Drive Swing Guard 25745 ‘40 km/hr’ 43912 Lift Point’...

  • Page 16: Transport

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Transport Transport Raise the drill into the transport position and hold at the full extent of the rams for a few seconds to allow cylinders to rephase/equalise. Important - To avoid machine damage due to drill lowering during transport, always close the hydraulic valve on the drawbar.

  • Page 17: Read Before Operation

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Read Before Operation Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output.

  • Page 18: Pre-Calibration Setup Flowchart

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Pre-Calibration Setup normal/fine toggle Start Empty boxes and clear old seed and fertilizer from high (idler in) metering unit. low (idler out) Is seed size between 4 and 10mm? Locate product in 'Normal' Locate product in 'Fine' seed seed table.

  • Page 19: Calibration Procedure

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Calibration Seed Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the settings of the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level with the fan off. The metering units must be set prior to filling with seed.

  • Page 20: Hand Crank Turns For Seed Rate Calibration

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Calibration Hand Crank Turns for Seed Rate Calibration Turns Turns Machine Sowing for 1/40 for 1/10 Size Spacing(mm) Width (m) Hectare Hectare 26 Run 147.5 3.84 Weigh the seed collected during the test in kilograms. Caution: Scales must be accurate to 2 grams, as any error will be multiplied by either 10 or 40, giving inaccurate calibration results.

  • Page 21: Calibration Deviations

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Calibration Wheel Slip Deviations It is always possible with rubber tyred drills in extreme ground conditions to get wheel slip. Not normally a problem with cleated type tyres in good condition, but more so in the arable situation with the less agressive tread patterns.

  • Page 22: 4.0M Sowing Chart

    ‘Renovator 26 Run AS4000’ Sowing Chart Normal...
  • Page 23 ‘Renovator 26 Run AS4000’ Sowing Chart Fine FINE SEED (toggle ‘FINE’, Butterfly Valve Settings shown below and on page 22) 26R AS4000 SPECIFIC Setting PRODUCT GRAVITY (kg/l) Position> 2.5 12.5 17.5 22.5 RATE ONCE SET DO NOT REDUCE/CLOSE WITH SEED IN BIN** Lucerne (Alfalfa) 0.77 0.82 2.27 3.41 4.82 5.89 6.93 8.37 9.61 10.68 11.50...

  • Page 24: Airflow & Fan Speed

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Airflow & Fan Speed Airflow and Fan Settings 1. Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order: First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic reservoir * Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low pressure return port.

  • Page 25: Operation

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Operation Operation General Operation Guidelines Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order: First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic reservoir * Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low pressure return port.

  • Page 26: Depth Control

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ General Operation Sowing Depth Control The sowing depth is dependent on: 1 The wheel height in relation to the chassis 2 Tyre pressure 3 Ground condition i.e. hard or soft The wheel height in relation to the chassis is controlled using the threaded depth adjustment collars on the wheel leg rams.

  • Page 27: Farmscan Jackal Settings

    Farmscan Jackal v3 Settings Setup Refer to the manual supplied with your Farmscan Jackal kit for information and operation. Farmscan Jackal v3 Factory Setup for Renovator AS4000 Refer to pages 6,9,11 of the Farmscan Jackal v3 manual. Input 2 -Two wire ‘reed’ sensor for ‘Area/Speed Wheel’ measurement taken from shaft on drive pedestal.

  • Page 29: Blank Page For Your Calibration Notes

    Renovator AS4000 Calibration Notes Pt. No. 67442 Issue 0119...

  • Page 30: Maintenance & Care

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance & Care General Safety and Accident Prevention Advice Make sure that if the tractor remains attached to the drill that the ignition key is removed. During maintenance the drill should be supported in such a manner that if hydraulic failure was to occur the machine would still be adequately supported.

  • Page 31: Lubrication Instructions

    Greases should not be mixed as the structure may be weakened by the mixes of different types of thickener, which may cause softening and loss of grease from the bearings by running out. Your Duncan Renovator AS4000 will give long and efficient service if given normal care and maintained properly.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance & Care - Lubrication Instructions Daily Weekly Pre Season Components (or after 20Ha) (or after 75Ha) (or 500 Ha) Disc Openers (if fitted) ● ● ● Depth Adjustment Collar ● ● ● Wheel Nuts ●...
  • Page 33 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance Schedule (continued) 6. Tyre Pressure The recommended tyre pressure is listed on Page 5. Weekly checks are recommended. 7. Disc Openers Front coulter bearings are sealed and do not require lubrication. Check discs for any lateral movement (wobble) on a regular basis.

  • Page 34: Storage

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Maintenance & Care Maintenance & Care (Continued) Preparing the Machine for Storage. Locate on a dry level surface. The machine should be stored wherever possible so the rams are not supporting any weight. The drive chains should be lubricated with suitable roller chain lubricant before prolonged periods of storage.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting/Maintenance Notes

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Refer to Page… Jockey wheel under inflated Check pressure Are the Jackal meter settings correct? Check settings Has the setup/calibration procedure been Check setup and followed correctly? recalibrate Over Sowing Gearwheel position incorrect...

  • Page 36: Commisioning/Troubleshooting Phasing Rams

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Phasing Cylinders Commisioning Phasing Cylinders 1. General (a) The cylinders will re-phase in both directions. Each piston is fitted with 2 poppet valves which open at the end of the stroke to allow oil to bypass the piston. The bypass of oil at the end of the stroke allows for initial bleeding of the system and re-phasing in operation.
  • Page 37 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Phasing Cylinders Commisioning Phasing Cylinders (continued) 3. Fault Finding (continued) 2. Cylinders moving at different rates (a) Check that there is no air in the system. Raise and lower the machine; all cylinders should move at the same time, any lag indicates that there is air in the system. Re-bleed the system if necessary.
  • Page 38 Renovator AS4000 Maintenance Notes...
  • Page 39 Pt. No. 67442 Issue 0119...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    Parts List ‘Renovator AS4000’ Seed Drill Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Pt.
  • Page 42 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Complete Assembly...
  • Page 43 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Complete Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Refer Page 42-45 Main Frame & Drawbar Assembly Refer Page 46 Wheel Leg Refer Page 50-51 Tine Assemblies Refer Page 52-57 Seed Metering Drive Pedestal Refer Page 58-59 Box Mounting Frame Refer Page 60-61 Footboard &...
  • Page 44 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Mainframe & Drawbar 13 14 11 12 23 24 25 26...
  • Page 45 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Mainframe & Drawbar ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 64560 4.0m Renovator Mainframe 60033 Drawbar Welded Assembly 4800315 Hose Support 60094 Drawbar Axle 45285 Roll Pin 63115 Centre Hitch Welded Assembly 60405 Towing Eye Assembly 26577 LH Support Stay 26578...
  • Page 46 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Mainframe & Drawbar Note: Drawbar hydraulic parts can be purchased as a kit. The part number is 26720K.
  • Page 47 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Mainframe & Drawbar ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Drawbar Turnbuckle Parts 43395 H/D Ratchet Turnbuckle 47254 Bolt 1” UNF x 5” HT 47251 Bolt 1” UNF x 3.5” HT 47552 1” UNF Nyloc Nut Drawbar Hydraulic Parts 43852 Hydraulic Cylinder 26723 Hydraulic Hose 2.80m...
  • Page 48 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Wheel Leg...
  • Page 49 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Wheel Leg ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 60045PH Left Hand Wheel Leg (not shown) 60061PH Right Hand Wheel Leg 72332 Pin Whl Leg W/Assy 60065 Spacer 43426 Glacier Bush Ø45 43010 90° Grease Nipple 60245 Mk4 Ren Hub Only ADR-6 Stud 45638 10.0/75-15,3 Wheel Assy 6 Stud...
  • Page 50 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Wheel Hydraulics Slave Master Cylinder Cylinder 13, 14 24, 25 20 - 23...
  • Page 51 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Wheel Hydraulics ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 26702 3.5” x 6.5” Master Rephasing Cylinder (Includes pin) 26703 3.25” x 6.5” Slave Rephasing Cylinder (Includes pin) 43848 Stroke Limiting Collar 7/8” (where fitted) 60866 Hydraulic Hose, 2.70m 60864 Hydraulic Hose, 2.70m 60864 Hydraulic Hose, 2.70m...
  • Page 52 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Tine & Boot Assembly Left Hand Tine Shown...
  • Page 53 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Tine & Boot Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 21413 LH Coil Tine 21414 RH Coil Tine 26848 LH Inverted Tee Clamp 25615 RH Inverted Tee Clamp 26849 Cast Inverted Tee Point 25608 Fertilizer Tube, Straight 25613 Fertilizer Tube, Angle 45010 M10 x 65 Bolt, Class 8.8...
  • Page 54 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Jockey Drive Components for both drives 40 - 44 are the same 21 22...
  • Page 55 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Jockey Drive ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 63128 21T Sprocket 1/2”P 20mm Bore 74262 Box Drive Shaft (446mm long) 22294 Sprocket Key (6 x 6 x 25) 45137 M8 Nyloc Nut 45151 M8 Light Flat Washer Z/P 44992s M8 x 20 Grade 8.8 Z/P S/Screw …...
  • Page 56 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Chains & Tensioners For Jockey Chain Tensioner see items 23 to 28 on previous page...
  • Page 57 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Chains & Tensioners ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 63125 1/2” BS Chain x 63 Links 44014 Plastic Chain Tensioner 24103 1/2” BS Chain x 61 Links 43388 1/2” P Joiner Link Pt. No. 67442 Issue 0119...
  • Page 58 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Driveshafts (Metering) ‘INBOARD’ END ‘OUTBOARD’ END ‘OUTBOARD’ END (20mm x 20mm) ‘INBOARD’ END (25mm X 25mm)
  • Page 59 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Driveshafts (Metering) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 63230 O/Board Universal Shaft W/Assy 63231 InBoard Universal Shaft W/Assy 47615 6 x 40 Pipe Lynch Pin 44957SS M6 x 35 304 S/Steel Bolt 45136SS M6 Nyloc Nut Grade 316 S/S 44039 UJ Coupling Rubber Boot (not shown) Pt.
  • Page 60 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Seedbox Frame 10 11 12 7, 8...
  • Page 61 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Seedbox Frame ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 64116 Hopper Mount Frame W/Assy 64550 Side Support W/Assy 64552 Frame Brace 64555 Frame Brace 64119 Foot Stand W/Assy 45039 M16 x 45 Grade 8.8 Z/P Bolt 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 45040s M16 x 50 Grade 8.8 Z/P S/Screw...
  • Page 62 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Footboard & Ladder Although this detail shows a Right Hand mounted footboard/rail, the rail is anchored in the same way.
  • Page 63 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Footboard & Ladder ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 60163 End Guard Rail W/Assy 61705 Side Guard Rail W/Assy 43757 Drop Lock 45138 M10 Nyloc Nut 61700 RH Footboard Assembly 60170 Footboard Step Bracket W/Assy 63219 Ladder Assembly 64122 Guard Rail Multi-Purpose Frame 45023 M12 x 50 Grade 8.8 Z/P Bolt...
  • Page 64 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Seed/Fert Box 6 10 11 14...
  • Page 65 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Seed/Fert Box ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 44110 Distributor Head 32R 63179 Blanking Plug Seed Distr Head (6 per head) 63150 MS Hopper W/Assy 63204 13 Hole Tube Inset Panel W/Assy (2 per compartment) 44951sss M6 x 16 316 S/S S/Screw...
  • Page 66 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Metering Unit...
  • Page 67 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Metering Unit ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 44063 Metering Device 45152 M10 Light Flat Washer Z/P 45138 M10 Nyloc Nut 44068 Elbow 45151 M8 Light Flat Washer Z/P 45137 M8 Nyloc Nut 63259 Cover 44993s M8 x 25 Grade 8.8 Z/P S/Screw 45004 M10 x 35 Grade 8.8 Z/P Bolt...
  • Page 68 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Fan & Air Hoses ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 44017 Blower 15 Series 44992s M8 x 20 Grade 8.8 Z/P S/Screw 44018 Flanged Blower Manifold Splitter 45137 M8 Nyloc Nut 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 45032 M12 x 110 Grade 8.8 Z/P Bolt...
  • Page 69 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Fan Hydraulics ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 44060k FAN MOTOR HOSE KIT contains items 1 to 13:- 44072 Hydraulic Hose (4.0m) 44073 Hydraulic Hose (4.2m) 44074 Hydraulic Hose (4.0m) 44075 7/8” UN’O x 1/2” BSPPM Nipple 44142 7/8” UN’O’x1-1/16”JIC Nipple 44078 9/16”JICF x 1/4”BSPM 90°...
  • Page 71 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Jackal ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 44026K Contains the following: 44027 Areameter A-Jackal 44028 Window Mount AH-407 44029 Power Cable AC-105 44030 Hardware pack AH-JACK 44031 7.5m Cable AC-088 44032 0.3m Cable AC-213P 44033 Shaft Magnet AA-117 43403 Hectaremeter Sensor w/o Nuts AA-110P/5...

  • Page 72: Optional Extras

    ‘Renovator AS4000’ Lighting (Optional) Rear Left Front Left Rear Right Front Right 5 mm Ensure outer casing of cable protrudes past cable clamp by at least 5 mm Terminals viewed from direction of cable entry Cable Terminal Function Colour Number...
  • Page 73 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Lighting (Optional) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 64012K Contains items 1 to 16: 45664 Hazard Decal Full Set 61718P# Hazard Panel Front Profile 61719P# Hazard Panel Rear Profile 61715 Viz Plate Holding Bracket 64128 FR-RH/RR-LH Viz Frame (Front right or Rear left)
  • Page 74 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Disc Opener 26R (Optional) 23 24 27 28 28 10...
  • Page 75 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Disc Opener 26R (Optional) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION CV26WDO Disc Opener Complete AS4000 26R 6 INCH 64556 Disc Opener Frame 60280 Pivot Arm 60287 Angle Bracket 60290 Frame Support 60460 Mounting Bracket 60452 Single Disc Assembly LH 60453...
  • Page 76 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Tine Harrow (Optional)
  • Page 77 ‘Renovator AS4000’ Tine Harrow (Optional) ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION RFT40 4m Tine Harrow for AS4000 60426 Tine Harrow Strut W/Assy 60428 Strut Bolt Plate 60430 Swinging Arm W/Assy 60435 Guidingbar W/assy 60437 Levelling Harrow Spring 60438 Guiding bar Bush 60439...

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