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OPERATION
Tractor Preparation
The Turfmaker Seeder is available as a Pull Type or
3-PT mounted version.
•
A Pull Type Seeder is equipped to be pulled by a
Tractor with a drawbar, no clevis.
•
A 3-PT mounted Seeder is compatible with CAT 2
Free Link, CAT 2 Quick Coupler and CAT 3 Narrow
Quick Coupler.
Tractor Preparation/Attaching of
3-PT Hitch Seeder
1. Brillion 8, 10, and 12 Foot 3-PT Seeders are
designed to be pulled with Category 2 Free Link and
Category 2 or 3N Quick Hitch Coupler. See
Figure 3-1. Be sure Tractor's Hitch Capacity is not
exceeded by the Laden Mass of the Seeder. Refer
to Tractor Operator's Manual.
2. Be sure Tractor is properly ballasted. A minimum
25% of Tractor and Equipment Laden Mass must be
on Tractor Front Wheels in transport position to
maintain stability. Calculate the Loaded Seeder
Mass. (See "Specifications" on Page 6-1.).
(Seeder weight plus the seed box capacity with
desired seed.) Refer to Tractor Operator's Manual.
3. Check the Tractor tire inflation levels to ensure that
they are properly inflated for the additional Laden
Seeder Mass. Refer to the Tractor Operator's
Manual. Be sure not to over ballast and exceed
Tractor Tire Capacity.
4. Set Tractor 3-PT Lower Links to allow lateral
(torsional) float. Refer to Tractor Operator's
Manual. If left rigid, your Brillion Seeder may not
follow ground contours resulting in a poor
germination.
5. Set Lift Rod length long enough to ensure Seeder
can float downward in the case of a furrow or
waterway. Lower Links should be the same height,
leveling your Brillion Seeder side to side. Fine
adjustments may need to be made after hookup is
completed. Refer to the Tractor Operator's
Manual.
6. Attach Seeder to the Tractor's 3-PT Free Link or
Quick Hitch Coupler using the appropriate size pins
and bushings. Be sure to use the hardware provided
and is in good working order. See Figure 3-1.
7. Refer to the Tractor Operator's Manual for Quick
Hitch Operation.
3-2
Do not allow any bystanders to stand between
the tractor and the implement while backing up to
the implement.
8. Connect 7-Pin Connector to Tractor Outlet, routing
cable by avoiding pinch points.
• Make sure the Tractor has a good clean
Receptacle, free of dirt and corrosion.
• Make sure the 7-Pin Connector is inserted ALL the
way in. With tighter fitting pins, operator may think
the Connector is all the way in, but really isn't.
• Make sure the Tractor Receptacle Cover latches
over the keyway on the 7-Pin Connector to hold
the Connector in place.
• If an operator plugs in the 7-Pin Connector, but the
lights do not seem to work right, check the above
items to make sure there is a good connection with
the 7-Pin Connector.
9. Install Clutch Switch Box or Brillion Elite Mini Monitor
to tractor.
Clutch Switch Box: Connect Clutch Switch Box
Cord with Ring Terminals to tractor power source.
Ring Terminals can be removed and replaced with a
different power source connector. Connect 2-Pin
Connector to Clutch Harness.
Brillion Elite Mini Monitor: Connect the Elite Mini
Tractor Harness to 14-Pin Connector to Brillion Mini
Monitor, 3-Pin Plug to the 12 Volt Tractor
Convenience Outlet and 6-Pin Connector to 240"
Extension Harness. Elite Mini Tractor Harness 4-Pin
Connector is not used this time.
10. Raise seeder. Remove Parking Pin. See Figures 3-2
and 3-3. Adjust or lock tractor sway stabilizers if
equipped, centering the Seeder with the Tractor.
Refer to the Tractor Operator's Manual.
11. Lower Seeder, if necessary level Seeder side to side
(laterally) by adjusting Lift Rod length. Level Seeder
front to back by adjusting the Tractor Upper Link
length as required. Refer to the Tractor Operator's
Manual.
DANGER
9K998-0522
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