5531 Point Row Clutch (Option) - Landoll 5531 Operator's Manual

5531 Point Row Clutch (Option)

The 5531 Grain Drill may be equipped with an optional
point row clutch assembly. The clutch assembly allows
the operator to turn off seeding of either the center or
both wing sections. This allows the operator to drill
narrower swaths, reduce over seeding, and conserve
seed.
1. A control box is located in the cab with the operator.
The control box has three switches, one for each
section.
a. To engage the clutch, the operator may turn on
any or all switches to activate the clutches and
stop the seeding of any section(s).
b. To resume seeding the operator must turn the
switches off for the section(s) to begin seeding.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
2. The point row clutches are operated from a 12 volt
source in the tractor. The clutches use an electric/air
solenoid valve to engage the clutches. Air is used
from the air spring openers to operate the clutches.
Although air usage is minimal, the clutches do
consume air from the openers, and will occasionally
need to add air to the opener system via the system
compressor. Minimum air system pressure will be
approximately 30 psi to effectively operate the point
row clutches.
3. Connect the control box leads to a 12 volt power
source within the tractor that can be controlled by the
ignition switch. That will prevent the clutches from
being left on and running down the tractor battery
when the tractor is turned off.
4. Store the control box inside the cab to protect it from
dirt and moisture. The control box may be
disconnected at the front of the Grain Drill when
unhitching the drill.
5. In the event of power failure to the point row clutch
assembly, the mechanical clutches on the drill will still
operate. The operator may continue planting, but will
not have the ability to turn off the sections.
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