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Page 1 INDUSTRIES CLAMP PLANTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2016...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................1 SAFETY ............................. 3 OPERATING SAFETY ....................... 4 MAINTENANCE SAFETY ....................4 GENERAL SAFETY ........................5 CHEMICAL SAFETY ......................... 6 HYDRAULIC SAFETY ......................7 TRANSPORT SAFETY ......................7 STORAGE SAFETY ........................7 TIRE SAFETY ..........................8 ASSEMBLY SAFETY ........................
Page 4 4.10.2 CLAMP WHEEL/SEED BOWL CLEARANCE .............. 46 4.10.3 CLAMP WHEEL CAM ..................... 47 4.10.4 FEEDBOX CHAIN SPEED ....................49 4.10.5 PLANTER SHOE DEPTH REAR..................49 4.10.6 CLOSING DISC ADJUSTMENTS ................... 49 4.10.7 SEED BOWL VOLUME ....................50 4.10.8 FIELD OPERATION......................51 4.11 OPERATING HINTS ........................
Page 5 TRASH SHANK ........................74 REAR RIPPER ........................... 74 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................74 OPERATING THE PLANTER WITH A FAILED RADAR............ 75 TESTING PWM VALVES/WIRES..................75 TESTING ENCODERS/WIRES....................76 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING ..................77 7.4.1 HARRISTON DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING ......80 SHIPPING AND ASSEMBLY......................
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Harriston Clamp Potato Planter to complement your farming operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning potato industry for the efficient planting of potatoes. Safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation of your Harriston Planter requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the planter read and understand all of the safety, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting information contained in this Operator's Manual.
Page 7 LIMITED WARRANTY Harriston Industries, hereinafter called Harriston, extends a Limited Warranty on the products it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Under this Warranty, parts and labor are covered for replacement of warrantable parts or components as determined by Harriston.
Page 8: Safety
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means ATTENTION! The Safety Alert symbol identifies important BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS safety messages on the Harriston Planter and in INVOLVED! the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety message.
Page 9: Operating Safety
OPERATING SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY Read and understand the Operator's Manual Follow all the operating, maintenance, and and all safety signs before operating, safety information in the manual. servicing, adjusting, repairing, unplugging, or filling. Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when changing tires or working beneath Do not allow riders.
Page 10: General Safety
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation 1. Read and understand the and maintenance of your Harriston Potato Operator's Manual and Planter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone all safety signs before else who is going to operate, maintain, or work operating, maintaining, around the Planter be familiar with the operating or adjusting the planter.
Page 11: Chemical Safety
CHEMICAL SAFETY 1. Some agricultural chemicals are among the 12. Know the Poison Control Emergency most toxic substances known to man. telephone number for your area before using Minute quantities can contaminate clothing, agricultural chemicals. machinery, the workplace, and the United States –...
Page 12: Hydraulic Safety
HYDRAULIC SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Make sure that all components in the 1. Make sure you are in compliance with hydraulic system are kept in good condition all local regulations regarding and are clean. transporting equipment on public roads and highways. 2.
Page 13: Storage Safety
Storage Safety 2.10 Safety Decals 1. Store away from areas of human activity. Do 1. Keep safety decals and signs clean and not permit children to play on or around the legible at all times. stored machine. 2. Replace safety decals and signs that are 2.
Page 14: Sign-Off Form
2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM Harriston Industries follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Potato Planter must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating, and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Page 15: Safety Decal Locations
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the type of warning, and the area or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. 11 12...
Page 16 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS 22,23...
Page 17 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS...
Page 18 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Fertilizer Attachment 17& 16 17 15...
Page 19 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Fertilizer Attachment...
Page 20 SAFETY DECALS The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning, and the area or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied.
Page 21 The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Decals, the type of warning, and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS REMEMBER - If Safety Decals have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied.
Page 22 093006 Warning Falling Hazard 080021 Decal Yellow Reflector 080020 Decal Red Reflector 093057 Decal Harriston Large 093001 Decal Caution (Hitch) 093052 Decal Attention Check Torque 093056 Decal Made with Pride 093003 Decal Missing Shield 093055 Decal Harriston Quality 093058 Decal Slow Moving Sign 093005 Decal Warning High Pressure 093020...
Page 23: Operation
OPERATION To the New Operator or Owner 1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual Harriston Potato Planters are designed to and all safety signs before operating, quickly and efficiently plant potatoes with servicing, adjusting, repairing, unplugging, almost any row spacing and in a variety of seed or filling.
Page 24: Principle Components
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY WITH 'CLEAN' LEADS. GROUND WIRE MUST BE FREE FROM CORROSION ANY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS CAUSED BY CONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL LEADS TO ANY OTHER POWER SOURCE WILL NOT BE COVERED BY HARRISTON INDUSTRIES...
Page 25: Pre-Start And Break In
3. Re-torque all other fasteners and 4.3 PRE-START AND BREAK IN hardware. Although there are no operational restrictions on the planter when it is used for 4. Check that no hoses are being pinched, the first time, it is recommended that the crimped, or are rubbing.
Page 26: Pre Operation Checklist
PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST Efficient and safe operation of the Harriston planter requires that each operator reads and understands the operating procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operation checklist is provided for the operator. It is important for both personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition of the machine that this checklist is followed.
Page 27: Equipment Matching
EQUIPMENT MATCHING The Harriston potato planter was designed to be used on large 2-wheel drive or front wheel assist agricultural tractors. To ensure good field performance, the following list of specifications must be met.: HYDRAULICS The towing tractor must be capable of 12 gpm @ 2000 p.s.i. to operate hydraulic drive. Additional flow must be provided for the following: HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENTS...
Page 28: Harriston Hydraulic Control System
pressure after the PWM valve (B). When the HARRISTON HYDRAULIC planter begins to move, (or if you run the CONTROL SYSTEM planter manually with the radar override), the control console receives a signal from The hydraulic drive planter is a single series the radar and begins to open the valve.
Page 29: Harriston Hydraulic Drive Diagram (With Fertilizer)
4.6.2 Harriston Hydraulic Drive Diagram (with fertilizer) Optional Fertilizer A—Pressure Line From Tractor B—Electronic Flow Control (Row Unit Drive) C—Row Unit Drive Motor D—Manual Flow Control (Feedbox Drive) E—Feedbox Drive Motors F—Return Line to Tractor (w/check valve) G—Electronic Flow Control (Fertilizer Drive) H—Fertilizer Drive Motor...
Page 30: Master List Of Soft-Keys
4.6.3 MASTER LIST OF SOFT-KEYS NUMBER 5 SOFT- NUMBER 1 SOFT-KEY NUMBER 6 NUMBER 2 SOFT- SOFT-KEY NUMBER 7 SOFT- NUMBER 3 SOFT- NUMBER 4 SOFT- NUMBER 8 SOFT-KEY ESC SOFT-KEY LEFT ARROW SOFT-KEY OK SOFT-KEY RIGHT ARROW SOFT-KEY DOWN ARROW SOFT-KEY UP ARROW SOFT-KEY...
Page 31: Planter View
4.6.4 PLANTER VIEW Row 1 is always orentated on left side of planter when in operation. Direction of Travel...
Page 32: Main Screen
4.6.5 MAIN SCREEN Before the operator starts it is important to remember that if lost anywhere in the computer the ESC soft- key on the monitor always brings the operator back to the main screen. On this screen the system tracks and displays several important values. The short term planter efficiency for each row that is in use is displayed.
Page 33: Jog Screen
4.6.6 JOG SCREEN From the main screen, depressing the number 3 soft-key will take the operator to this screen. This screen allows the operator to fill rows individually in the event there is a malfunction in a single row. If the operator would depress the number 1 soft-key and hold it, only the number 1 feed chain would fill.
Page 34: Stats Screen
4.6.7 STATS SCREEN From the main screen, depressing the 4 soft-key will bring the operator to this screen. This screen gives the operator a table displaying the stats for each row, total seeds planted, total skips, and efficiency. It also shows total seeds per acre and total skips per acre. By depressing and holding the OK soft-key all stats will reset and the ESC soft-key will bring the operator back to the main screen.
Page 35 STATS SCREEN CONT. From the main work screen depressing the number 4 soft-key followed by the number 5 soft-key will bring the operator to this screen. This screen allows the operator to track how many acres the planter has planted. It will keep a running total until the operator resets it by depressing the OK soft-key to reset the counter.
Page 36 4.6.8 SETUP SCREEN From the main screen, depressing the 8 soft-key will bring the operator to this screen. On this screen the operator can change a number of settings. By depressing the 1 soft-key the operator can choose between standard units or metric units. (Note when metric units are selected everything that was standard will change to metric units.) In the event that your radar would fail, by pressing the number 2 soft-key it will turn the radar override on and allow the operator to plant without radar.
Page 37 SETUP SCREEN CONT. From the main screen depress the number 8 soft-key which will bring the operator to setup screen 1. From setup screen 1 depress the right arrow soft-key to bring the operator to this screen. The number 1 soft-key will increase pounds per acre in preset fertilizer setting 1 by 10 pound increments.
Page 38 SETUP SCREEN CONT. From the main screen, depress the number 8 soft-key and the right arrow soft-key twice to bring the operator to this screen. In this screen the operator can setup the fertilizer pre-start. This engages the fertilizer motor at a given ground speed for a given amount of time.
Page 39 SETUP SCREEN CONT. From the main screen, depress the number 8 soft-key and the right arrow soft-key three times to take the operator to this screen. In this screen it allows the operator to shut any row feedbox off for a given row in any arrangement. To turn rows “OFF”...
Page 40 SETUP SCREEN CONT. From the main screen depress the number 8 soft-key and then depress the right arrow soft-key four times which will take the operator to this screen. In this screen under the heading bowl level setting it is necessary to understand how the bowl ultrasonic sensor works.
Page 41: Radar Calibration Screen
4.6.9 RADAR CALIBRATION SCREEN From the main screen depress the number 8 soft-key and then depress the right arrow soft-key five times to take the operator to this screen. On this screen it may be necessary to recalibrate the radar if the system speed does not match the tractor speed.
Page 42 4.6.10 FERTILIZER/GRANULAR CALIBRATION SCREEN From the main screen depress the number 8 soft-key and then depress the right arrow soft-key six times to get the operator to this screen. In this screen the operator can calibrate the fertilizer and granular functions on the planter. It is necessary to perform this if the planter is equipped with fertilizer or granular prior to starting planting because it will ensure that the planter is putting on the correct amount.
Page 43: Tech Setup Screen
4.6.11 TECH SETUP SCREEN From the main screen depress the number 8 soft-key and then depress the OK soft-key and it will prompt the operator to enter a password that is made up of numbers. The password for the tech setup screen is 321182 once these numbers are entered depress the OK soft-key.
Page 44: Factory Setup Screen
4.6.12 FACTORY SETUP SCREEN From the main screen depress the number 8 soft-key and then depress the OK soft-key and it will prompt the operator to enter a password made up of numbers. The password for the factory setup screen is 113161 once these numbers are entered depress the OK soft-key.
Page 45: Troubleshooting
4.6.13 Troubleshooting If the operator sees a red box with an exclamation point flashing in the left hand corner, it means there is something wrong with the system. Depress the number 1 soft-key and it will take the operator to the fault screen.
Page 46 Troubleshooting Continued Notice the bullets that have red outlining them; jammed feed chain. Also check the C5 this indicates where the problem would be. plug for any damage. ➢ Granular PPU refers to the motor pick ➢ Row 4 Feed refers to the C4 connection up of that would run the granular part of from the harness to the feed box coil on the planter.
Page 47: Speed Sensor (Encoder) Installation Instructions
SPEED SENSOR (ENCODER) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Rotate the motor shaft until a (gear/target) tooth is centered in the speed sensor port. If this is not done, the sensor may be damaged during the operation of the motor. 2. Make sure the lock nut and its threads are clean and dry for the proper torque. Position the lock nut against the alignment nut as shown Figure 1.
Page 48: Attaching Tractor
ON THE 3-POINT HITCH. BE SURE TO ATTACHING TRACTOR INSTALL THE RETAINER ON EACH PIN. When attaching the planter to a tractor, follow this procedure: 5. Connect the hydraulic circuits. 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. 6. Route the electrical control console into the cab.
Page 49: Daily Inspection
Daily inspection The planter should be thoroughly inspected at the start of each working day to ensure that all HYDRAULIC DRIVE: parts and systems are in good condition and a. Ground or GPS Radar is secured in working properly. If this inspection is not done, position minor problems could result in poor planting performance in the field.
Page 50: Machine Settings
4.10 Machine Settings During the machine inspection that the operator should do at the start of each working day, it is his responsibility to check each machine setting to ensure that they are appropriately set for the operating conditions. The following adjustments should be checked: 4.10.1 Gauge Wheels Each row is equipped with a set of gauge...
Page 51: Clamp Wheel/Seed Bowl Clearance
4.10.2 Clamp Wheel/Seed Bowl Clearance Clearance is provided between the clamp wheel and the seed bowl to: a. Allow seed piece alignment to ensure proper clamping. b. Provide some clearance as the seed moves along the seed bowl. c. Prevent contact and /or damage the seed bowl and clamp. 1/8”...
Page 52: Clamp Wheel Cam
4.10.3 CLAMP WHEEL CAM Each clamp wheel is equipped with a cam mounted on the machine frame that contacts the spring loaded clamp trip arm. The cam is located on the lower segment of the clamp wheel arc. As the clamp wheel rotates, the trip arm roller should contact the cam at the 3:15 position. This cam contact point will open the clamp away from the wheel, allowing the seed to drop in front of seed bowl for planting.
Page 53 To adjust the cam for seed pick up, follow this procedure: 1. Loosen the rear bolt with 15/16 wrench, move the cam in or out for larger or smaller seed. See Seed Drop Adjustment in figure below. 2. Tighten the bolts. 3.
Page 54: Feedbox Chain Speed
4.10.4 Feedbox Chain Speed A manual flow control is used for allowing fine adjustment of the seed bowl levels. The factory setting is between 2 and 3. Keep feed chain as slow as possible to maintain accurate picking. If the planter is not producing large number of skips, seed volume is adequate.
Page 55: Seed Bowl Volume
4.10.7 Seed Bowl Volume Each seed bowl is equipped with a senor to control the seed depth in the bowl. Seed depth levels can be adjusted from the Harriston drive display. See page 35. The seed depth should be adjusted to be as low as possible with minimal skips.
Page 56: Field Operation
4.10.8 Field Operation When operating the machine in the field, follow this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before starting. 2. Check that components, systems, and the machine are set appropriately for the operating conditions. 3. Transport the machine to the field. See Safety Section on Page 4.
Page 57 Machine Settings – Continued 11. After seed depth is obtained, observe angle of shoe linkages. Linkage should be approximately 2” to 3” lower in the rear when planting. This will allow the gauge wheels to carry only the weight of the row unit and float over obstructions if any are encountered. The trailing action of the parallel linkage results in a more consistent planting depth.
Page 58: Operating Hints
Machine Settings – Continued 16. Planter clamp wheels will turn when radar senses movement. 17. Recommended planting speed is 3.5 to 6.5 mph to obtain the most consistent planter performance depending on seed spacing. 18. Slow down at the end of the round and depress the Master switch before turning. Raise the machine and the marker as the shoes cross into the headland area.
Page 59: Transporting
4.12 Transporting 8. Watch through the expanded metal grill on the hopper for overtaking traffic. Keep to the right and yield the right of way to allow faster traffic to pass. Drive on the road 1. Make sure you are in compliance with all shoulder, if permitted by law.
Page 60: Storage
4.13 Storage 4.13.1 PLACING IN STORAGE At the end of the planting season, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for storage. Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to prevent unnecessary down time at the beginning of the next season. Follow this procedure: 1.
Page 61 i. Repack gauge wheels on each row unit. Replace bearings with damaged seals. j. Lubricate all grease points. (see Maintenance Section). Electrical System: a. Check the wiring harness and all wiring for damaged or worn areas. Check for cracked or worn insulation.
Page 62: Removing From Storage
4.13.2 Removing From Storage When removing from storage and preparing to use, follow this procedure: Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. Remove the tarpaulin from the machine if it was covered. Attach the tractor to the machine (See Page 43). Check: a.
Page 63: Service And Maintenance
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Service 5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Grease 1. Follow all the operating, maintenance, and Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature safety information in the manual. grease for all applications Also acceptable is 2. Support the machine with blocks or safety an SAE multi-purpose lithium based grease.
Page 64 SEALED BEARINGS Sealed bearings are used at several locations on this machine. All sealed bearings are lubricated at the factory and the seals retain the grease inside the bearing and prevent dirt and other contaminants from getting inside. The life of the sealed is virtually limitless provided it is not damaged in any way. When sealed bearings are greased, the grease is introduced next to the outer face of the seal.
Page 65: Service Intervals
5.1.3 SERVICE INTERVALS Grease Daily Grease Before/After Each Season and After Every Washing 24 Locations per row Lubricate Chains Weekly Grease Daily Check Shoe Wear Daily Grease Daily Repack Bearings 2 Locations per row Annually...
Page 66 SERVICE INTERVALS CONT. Grease Daily Grease Weekly Grease Daily Grease Daily Repack Wheel Bearings Annually Grease Daily Grease Daily Grease Daily Grease Daily Repack Wheel Bearings Annually...
Page 67 SERVICE INTERVALS CONT. Repack Wheel Bearings Annually Grease Daily Lubricate Chain Annually...
Page 68: Maintenance
Maintenance 5.2.1 CLAMP WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET Each clamp wheel is driven by a sprocket that mates with a roller chain on the circumference of the wheel. To check and adjust the clearance, follow this procedure: a. Checking clearance Hold the clamp wheel in a stationary position and turn the drive sprocket by hand. The teeth on the sprocket should move approximately 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) to have proper clearance.
Page 69: Retiming Clamp Wheels
5.2.3 Retiming clamp wheels The clamp wheels are designed to drop seed pieces into the planting shoe in an alternating sequence. To maintain proper seed spacing, the dimensions between the clamp arms on the facing clamping wheel must be equal. Should wear, mechanical damage or repairs change this dimension, retime the clamp wheels by following this procedure: 1.
Page 70: Hydraulics
5.2.5 Hydraulics Daily: 1. Check indicator on hydraulic filter. Replace element when indicator is in red zone. 2. Check hydraulic hoses for pinching, fraying, etc. Replace any damaged hoses. 3. Check for leaking fittings, couplers, or cylinders. Replace, repair as needed. 4.
Page 71: Clamp Wheel Drive Chain
5.2.8 Clamp Wheel Drive Chain 1. The clamp wheels on a row unit are driven by a single chain. 2. The chain tension is set with a spring loaded idler. 3. Normal spring tension will give 1/8 inch (3mm) spacing between the coils.
Page 72: Operation Of Feedbox Motor Control Solenoid
5.2.11 Operation of Feedbox Motor Control Solenoid On Harriston planters, the feedbox providing seed to the planter bowl is controlled by an electric solenoid mounted on a hydraulic motor. Oil for the hydraulic motor flows from the return side of the planter clamp wheel drive motor.
Page 73: Feedbox Motor Testing
5.2.12 Feedbox Motor Testing If a piece of seed or foreign material jams one feedbox motor, oil flow will be stopped, therefore all motors will stop. To determine which motor is jammed, follow this procedure: Turn feed chain switch OFF on switchbox in cab. Disconnect power wires (white) from all feedbox solenoids.
Page 74: Rebuilding Shoes
5.2.13 Rebuilding Shoes If you wish to build up worn planter shoes, the following figures show the approximate dimensions of new shoes.
Page 75: Walking Beam Tracking/Adjustment
5.2.14 Walking Beam Tracking/Adjustment In order for the planter to follow the tractor properly the walking beams need to be adjusted properly. To properly adjust the walking beam: 1. Empty the seed / fertilizer tanks prior to adjusting tire toe and walking beams. 2.
Page 76: Servicing Pulse Width Modulating (Pwm) Valve
5.2.15 Servicing Pulse Width Modulating (PWM) Valve If an oil leak develops in a PWM valve, there are O-Rings that can be replaced. Tolerances on the valve are very close. Any contamination, no matter how small, may cause the valve to malfunction. Follow these steps closely to disassemble/clean the valve.
Page 77 Servicing Pulse Width Modulating (PWM) Valve - Continued...
Page 78: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment Optional equipment is available from your dealer or the factory. It can be part of the machine at the time of purchase or installed in the field. Optional equipment includes: Row Markers Row markers are used by the operator to define the required spacing when making the next pass.
Page 79: Horizontal Coil Ripper Shank
Horizontal Coil Ripper Shank This ripper shank is used to break up the tractor tire track. It mounts on the front of the planter frame directly behind the tractor tire. Trash Shank In soil with heavy trash conditions, a toolbar mounted 1”...
Page 80: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this trouble shooting section, please call your local dealer or the factory. Before you call, please have this Operator's Manual and the serial number from your planter ready. Operating the Planter with a Failed Radar.
Page 81: Testing Encoders/Wires
WARNING STAY CLEAR OF THE CLAMP WHEELS TO AVOID ENTANGLEMENT. All necessary precautions must be taken to ensure user safety. Failure to practice all necessary caution may result in serious injury or death. 9. With a flat blade screwdriver, turn the manual adjusting screw (B) in (clockwise) a maximum of 4-1/4 turns or until you reach a dead stop.
Page 82: Machine Troubleshooting
Machine Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All hydraulic feedbox drives do Hydraulic lever on tractor in Place hydraulic lever in work not run neutral position. position. NOTE: this will not indicate an Hydraulic hose not connected. Plug hose into tractor electrical problem NOTE: Hydraulic feed is Operator is attempting to Run hydraulic drive in proper...
Page 83 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING CONT. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION All hydraulic drives do not run Defective ON/OFF switch Replace switch NOTE: When checking for Fuse blown Replace fuse. Check for cause electrical problems, it is of blown fuse suggested that a continuity tester and test light be used.
Page 84 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING CONT. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION One or more clamp arms not Broken clamp arm spring Replace spring closing Damaged clamp arm Replace clamp arm Foreign object wedged behind Remove object clamp arm Soil plugging between gauge Too much debris in field Rework field if possible wheels and planter shoe Uneven planting depth...
Page 85: Harriston Drive Control System Trouble Shooting
7.4.1 HARRISTON DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Console will not turn on Console not connected to 12V. Console must be connected to 12V. Console must be connected directly to battery. Do not connect to convenience outlet in tractor. Broken wire.
Page 86 Radar incorrectly mounted Radar must be mounted clear of obstructions Defective or incorrect radar Contact Harriston Industries interface cable from tractor for correct interface cable. radar Defective radar Replace radar. System does not respond to...
Page 87 HARRISTON DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Planter creeps when Master Tractor oil flow set too high Reduce tractor oil flow by Switch is off (Tractor standing approx. 10% still) Defective PWM Valve See section on servicing PWM Valve (page 71) or replace defective valve Planter drive does not work or...
Page 88: Shipping And Assembly
Shipping and Assembly If the machine is shipped by truck, certain components are removed to bring the unit to the legal transport width. Although the machine is heavy, it is not difficult to handle by following this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders. 2.
Page 89: Specifications
7. Tighten all U-bolts to their specified torque. 8. Install the rear platform and ladder and tighten mounting bolts to their specified torque. 9. Install optional equipment as required. The Harriston potato planter uses hydraulic drive to transmit power to a series of clamps that select and meter seed for planting. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance.
Page 90: Hydraulic Fitting Torque
Hydraulic Fitting Torque TIGHTENING FLARE TYPE TUBE FITTINGS * Check flare and flare seat for defects that Tube Recommended might cause leakage. Size Size Turns to tighten Across Torque Value* (After finger tight) Flats 2. Align tube with fitting before tightening. (Inch) (Inch) (N.m.)
Page 92 Box 378, Minto, ND 58261 (800)437-8205 (701)248-3286 Fax: (701)248-3070 www.harriston-mayo.com harriston@invisimax.com PRINTED IN USA ISSUE DATE: June 3, 2016 PART NUMBER: 93066...