Chapter 1 Introduction The Landoll Model 5531 Grain Drill is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By following each section of this manual, your system will perform as designed for you and your operation CHAPTER 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual.
Make sure you read and understand the information contained in this manual and on the machine signs (decals) before you attempt to operate or maintain this vehicle. The safety statements contained in this manual relate to the operation of the Model 5531 Grain Drill. F-716-1213 Edition...
24,560 5531-40X7.5 12 ply - 6 bolt (wing) 40’-0” 10” 14’-6” 22,560 5531-40X10 Specifications are subject to change without prior notification. 5531 SERIES GRAIN DRILL W/ SMALL GRASS SEED MODEL WORKING NO. OF TRANSPORT TIRE AND ESTIMATED NUMBER WIDTH SPACING...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS LANDOLL CORPORATION GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (REV. 4/97) THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR GENERAL PURPOSE APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS OR DRAWING. ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED NUTS AND CAPSCREWS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION). THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS LANDOLL CORPORATION HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS JIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97) THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HYDRAULIC FITTING APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS OR DRAWING. ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION) THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 20-3/8 10-5/8 4-5/8 5531-30’ LEFT WING SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 20-3/8 4-5/8 26-1/8 5531-30’ LEFT WING SEED BOX 10” SPACING 5531-30 left wing Figure 2-1: 5531-30 Left Wing Placement...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 18-1/2 8-5/8 5531-30’ CENTER SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 18-1/2 5-1/16 5531-30’ CENTER SEED BOX 10” SPACING 5531-30 center Figure 2-2: 5531-30 Center Placement F-716-1213 Edition...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Figure 2-3: 5531-30 Right Wing Placement...
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WING SEED BOX WING SEED BOX 5531-40 LEFT WING SEED BOXES 7-1/2” SPACING 3-3/8 LEFT OUTER LEFT INNER WING SEED WING SEED 5531-40 LEFT WING SEED BOXES 10” SPACING 5531-40 left wing placement Figure 2-4: 5531-40 Left Wing Placement F-716-1213 Edition...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 18-1/2 8-5/8 5531-40 CENTER SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 18-1/2 5-1/16 5531-40 CENTER SEED BOX 10” SPACING 5531-40 center placement Figure 2-5: 5531-40 Center Placement...
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WING SEED 5531-40 RIGHT WING SEED BOXES 7-1/2” SPACING 18-1/4 12-3/4 3-3/8 RIGHT INNER RIGHT OUTER WING SEED WING SEED 5531-40 RIGHT WING SEED BOXES 10” SPACING 5531-40 right wing placement Figure 2-6: 5531-40 Right Wing Placement 2-10 F-716-1213 Edition...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 5-29/32 3-13/32 25-5/8 5531-30 point row clutch placement Figure 2-7: 5531-30 Point Row Clutch Placement 2-11...
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 5-29/32 3-13/32 68-13/16 20-7/16 5531-40 point row clutch placement Figure 2-8: 5531-40 Point Row Clutch Placement 2-12 F-716-1213 Edition...
Chapter 3 Assembly Instructions Your new 5531 Grain Drill comes nearly completely WARNING assembled from the factory and ready to go to the field. This section includes press wheel and option assembly Do not attempt to lift heavy parts (such as the procedures.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY 3/4-10 HEX LOCK NUT PRESS WHEEL ASSEMBLY PRESS WHEEL ARM press wheel assembly Figure 3-1: Press Wheel Assembly Press Wheel Assembly DANGER 1. Attach each press wheel assembly to each air Opener blades are extremely sharp. Exercise opener assembly on the Grain Drill using press extreme care when working on or near opener wheel arm pin and 3/4-10 hex lock nut (See...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS EXISTING MAIN SEED BOX ASSEMBLY EXISTING SMV SIGN SMALL SEED BOX ASSEMBLY RELOCATED SMV SIGN BEARING ASSEMBLY SMALL SEED SHIELD CHAIN ADJUSTMENT BRACKET BEARING ASSEMBLY AND MOUNT 5531 small seed attach Figure 3-2: Small Seed Assembly Overview...
Use these instructions to install the optional small seed plates and 3/8” hex lock nuts on the inside of the attachment to the rear main seed box of 5531 Grain Drill. main drill box to secure the small seed attachment.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8. Attach the front of the chain adjustment bracket to 12. Install the 24 tooth drive sprocket and locking set the seed box bracket with the 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 hex screw on the end of the hex drive shaft (See Figure head cap screw.
DANGER DANGER Never allow anyone to ride on the 5531 Grain Drill Always lock the tractor drawbar in the center at any time. Allowing a person to ride on the position when transporting the unit. Failure to do...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Tractor Preparation Grain Drill Preparation The Landoll 5531 Grain Drill is designed to be pulled by 1. Prior to operating the 5531 Grain Drill, read and tractor equipped with a double lip or clevis type hitch. If understand the operator's manual and all decals.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Attaching Grain Drill To The WARNING Tractor Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious personnel injury. Avoid the WARNING hazard by relieving system pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all The Grain Drill has positive and negative tongue connections before applying pressure.
TRANSPORT LOCK PIN INSTALLED FOR TRANSPORT TRANSPORT LOCK PIN INSTALLED FOR STORAGE TRANSPORT LOCK PIN IN STORAGE POSITION TRANSPORT LOCK PIN IN INSTALLED POSITION 5531 trans lock Figure 4-2: Telescoping Hitch Transport Locks F-716-1213 Edition...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Folding/Unfolding the Grain Drill 3. When unfolding: a. Remove transport lock pins from telescoping The Grain Drill is equipped with hydraulic cylinders to fold hitch and wing fold locks and place in storage and unfold the drill from transport to field position. A locations (See Figure 4-2.) combination of both the fold and lift hydraulics will be b.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE HITCH CLEVIS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 5530-hitchclevis Figure 4-3: Hitch Clevis Height Leveling the Hitch Clevis 2. On a level surface, measure from the ground to the top side of the tractor drawbar. For drawbar heights 1. The hitch clevis height should be adjusted to match 18”...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Leveling the Hitch 1. When unfolding the Grain Drill the hitch is lowered to its lowest point to allow the wing fold locks to unhook and clear. Before starting to plant, the hitch should be leveled to insure proper opener depth and full opener travel.
SPEED IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL (SIS) DECAL HITCH WELDMENT SAFETY CHAIN 5531 hitch and safety chain Figure 4-5: Hitch and Safety Chain Transporting the Grain Drill CAUTION 1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local Excessive speed may result in loss of control of requirements before transporting the Grain Drill.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce DANGER speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to avoid tipping. Equipment altered other than the place Stay away from power lines when transporting, of manufacture may reduce the maximum transport extending or folding implement.
20 minutes on followed by a 20 minute off cool down period before additional operation. 4. The air compressor is designed for oiless operation. Thus there are no fluid levels to check or maintain. 5531-aircom Figure 4-6: Air Compressor Connection 4-10 F-716-1213 Edition...
4. To adjust the air system pressure, use the on board 5531 air system pressure op Figure 4-7: Air System Pressure air compressor to increase system pressure (See “Compressor Operation”...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Openers – Hydraulic Operation 2. Raise the openers when transporting. 3. During planting operation, always raise the openers 1. The Grain Drill openers are raised and lowered before turning. Failure to raise the openers while through a hydraulic lift system. Fully retract all turning can generate enormous side loading which cylinders to raise the openers.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Lift System 1. The hydraulic lift system contains cylinders plumbed together. The Grain Drill is equipped with a hydraulic lift system to 2. The main lift cylinders and telescoping hitch are raise and lower the unit from transport to planting connected together on the same hydraulic circuit.
5. Pulses are preset for the drill monitor. Initially the pulses are set at 68. The pulse setting may vary 1. The 5531 Grain Drill is equipped with a Loup II drill depending on the conditions the drill is planting in.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Seed Meter Gate Adjustment The seed meter has an adjustable seed gate to SEED GATE accommodate various seed sizes for planting. The seed ADJUSTMENT gate is adjusted by the handle on the outside of each HANDLE seed meter. 1.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Seed Rate Adjustment NOTE The seeding rate is adjusted for each section with Do not force the seed meter shaft, damage will occur. the threaded seed rate adjustment at one end of The meter will not be able to fully close if there is seed in each drill section. The end seed meter next to the the box. Lube/oil the square seed shaft so that it will adjustment has an indicating scale for reference. ...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Meter/Seed Rate Handle Adjustment 1. If the seed meter shaft is disassembled for maintenance or repair the seed meters and adjustment handle will need to be reset or zeroed to set the meters equally across the section. 2.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SEED RATE = (AVG SEED WEIGHT) X 65896 (NO. OF ROTATIONS) X (ROW SPACING) # SEEDS per ROW = (SEED RATE) X (SEEDS/LB) x (NO. OF ROTATIONS) x (ROW SPACING) 65896 # SEEDS per ROW = (POPULATION) X (NO. OF ROTATIONS) X (ROW SPACING) 65896 m176490 Figure 4-11: Seed Rate Chart and Calibration Formulas...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Seed Rate Calibration 3. To check the seeding rate: a. Adjust the seeding rate handle and drive type to 1. The seed rate charts are in pounds per acre and the desired rate from the seed chart (See based on an average seed size (See Figure 4-11.) Figure 4-11.) Several factors can influence seeding rates: seed...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Dry Fertilizer Combination Box 1. If the Grain Drill is equipped with the dry fertilizer FRONT OF SEED BOX option, it will have a combination seed/fertilizer box. The seed/fertilizer box is split for approximately 60% (2 bu/ft) seed and 40% (1.25 bu/ft) fertilizer. The box may be used for applying both seed and fertilizer, or converted to use both compartments entirely for seed.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3. When using both seed and dry fertilizer, fill the seed 5. When both compartments are being used for seed, box keeping fill shield in closed position over fertilizer open seed box lids and lift and rotate the fill shield box (See Figure 4-14.) over the rear of the seed box.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SEED BOX DOOR LATCH FERTILIZER WHEEL METER SEED METER FERTILIZER DOOR fertbox cleanout Figure 4-17: Fertilizer Box Clean Out Fertilizer Box – Clean Out 3. Dry fertilizer is very corrosive and absorbs moisture. Clean out any fertilizer as soon as possible after 1.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE m174397 Figure 4-18: Fertilizer Box Chart Fertilizer – Rate Adjustment 2. The fertilizer chart is based upon average size dry fertilizer with a density of 65 lbs per cubic foot. If 1. The dry fertilizer rate is adjusted by changing using a fertilizer with a different density, apply the sprocket ratios for each section.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Fertilizer – Rate Calibration 3. Compare the actual fertilizer rate with the starting rate and compensate for any variation. Repeat the 1. Dry fertilizer can be affected by type, density, size, calibration until the desired fertilizer rate is achieved. humidity, and field conditions.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE m174412 Figure 4-19: Grass Seed Rate Chart Small Seed Rate Adjustment 1. The seeding rate adjustment for the optional small seeding attachment is located at the outer rear of each seeding box. The seeding rate should be set the same for all seeding boxes.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Small Seed Meter Assembly/Adjustment 1. If the small seed meter shaft assembly is disassembled for maintenance or repair, the seed meters and seed rate adjustment will need to be reset or zeroed to set the meters equally across the seed box.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: MAXIMUM TORQUE 30 FT. LBS. 3/4-16 HEX JAM NUT HEAVY SETTING AIR SPRING SPRING PIVOT 1/2-13 X 1 NORMAL HEX HEAD SETTING CAP SCREW AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY air spring adjustment Figure 4-22: Air Spring Adjustment Air Spring Adjustment 2.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Opener Blade Adjustment 2. With a proper pinch point, you should be able to rotate the blades in opposite directions and maintain 1. To insure peak performance of the opener assembly contact at the pinch point with a slight drag. The and maximum bearing life a proper opener blade blades should slide past each other without binding.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Opener – Press Wheel Adjustment AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY 1. The seeding depth of each individual opener is controlled by the press wheel depth adjustment (See Figure 4-24.) To change the depth of each press wheel, raise the openers so there is not any weight on the press wheel.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WALKBOARD IN RAISED POSITION SEED BOX WALKBOARD LATCH AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY PRESS WHEEL ASSEMBLY 5531walkboard Figure 4-28: Walkboard Adjustment Walkboard 2. The walkboard may be raised to allow easier service access to the openers. To raise the walkboard, lift at 1.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Ladder Use and Transport WALKBOARD Requirements 1. When transporting the 5531 Grain Drill: a. The ladder should be in the raised position (laying across the top of the walkboard) and secured with the pin (See Figure 4-29.) LADDER b.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Row Markers (Option) 3. With both markers in the raised position, slowly engage the marker hydraulics. One marker will 1. The Grain Drill may be equipped with optional extend. Reversing the hydraulic lever will raise that hydraulic row markers.
2. The point row clutches are operated from a 12 volt source in the tractor. The clutches use an electric/air The 5531 Grain Drill may be equipped with an optional solenoid valve to engage the clutches. Air is used point row clutch assembly. The clutch assembly allows from the air spring openers to operate the clutches.
2. Remove the tire. replace all seals. Seal kits are available from your 3. Remove the hub cap, cotter pin, slotted nut and Landoll dealer. washer. 3. Check all hydraulic hoses weekly. Look for binding or 4. Remove the hub. Clean and inspect the bearings and cracking.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5531 hose color designations Figure 4-32: Hitch Hose Clamps and Color Designations Hose Identification 2. For the Grain Drill, hoses will be identified as follows: Blue - Lift Wheels 1. The hydraulic hoses are color coded to help identify Yellow - Wing Fold and match the attaching hoses on the Grain Drill.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Parking 3. To park the drill with the wings unfolded: 1. When unhitching the Grain Drill from the tractor, it is WARNING best to park in the folded position whenever possible. This gives the drill the smallest storage footprint, and The Grain Drill has negative tongue weight when keeps the openers off the ground.
1. Table 4-2 specifies the lubrication points and Preparing the Grain Drill for storage during extended intervals on the 5531 Grain Drill. Proper maintenance periods of time will not only help protect the drill, but of your machine will, under normal operating...
Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your 5531 Grain Drill. Follow all safety precautions stated in the previous sections when making any adjustments to your machine. PROBLEM...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION SECTIONS PLANTING AT DIFFERENT Seed rate adjustment not the same on all Adjust seed rate. RATES sections Drive types (sprocket ratio) not the same Change to same drive type on all sections. on all sections Seed meter out of adjustment Reset seed meters.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION AIR SYSTEM LEAK - SLOW Air leaking thru air compressor filter Check valve leaking. Replace check valve Air line/fitting connection leaking Air lines ends must be cut square, and not scratched. Recut air line end if NOTE necessary.
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