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LMC NTGD-55 Operator's Manual

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No Till Drill
NTGD-55 & NTGD-78
Operator's Manual
Rev. 10/22

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  • Page 1 No Till Drill NTGD-55 & NTGD-78 Operator’s Manual Rev. 10/22...
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  • Page 3 Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. TO THE OWNER: Read this manual before operating your LMC equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Safety Signal Words ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6 General Safety Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Safety Decal Care ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Before Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 During Operation ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Highway And Transport Operations …………………………………………………………………… 10 Assembly ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing your LMC No-Till Drill. The LMC No-Till Drill is designed to be used in LIGHT DUTY no-till or prepared seeding conditions. It is important to properly maintain and keep in place all safety guards and shields that came with you machine.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Important Safety Information Safety It is important that you read the entire manual and to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification.

  • Page 7: General Safety Guidelines

    Important Safety Information General Safety Guidelines Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.

  • Page 8: Before Operation

    Important Safety Information How to install Safety Signs: Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry. • Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. • Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper. •...

  • Page 9: During Operation

    Important Safety Information During Operation Children should not be allowed on the product. • Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder. • If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and safety •...

  • Page 10: Highway And Transport Operations

    Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Adopt safe driving practices. • Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. Never use independent braking with machine in tow • as loss of control and/or upset of unit can result. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an •...
  • Page 11 Important Safety Information Highway and Transport Operations Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds. • Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury or death. • Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes, they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement. •...
  • Page 12 Assembly Assembly Step 1: Carefully uncrate and remove all parts. Ensure the double disc openers and coulters are inline and set at their proper 7 1/2” spacing. Step 2: Mount hopper box with the lid opening facing the front of the implement. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BOLTS AT THIS TIME! Step 3: Install the short sprocket shaft, sprocket and chain.
  • Page 13 Assembly Assembly Step 5: Install seed cup bottoms and hoses to cups (23" in back - 28" in front). Step 6: Install A frame on inside of mounts. Step 7: Install lower hitch blocks. Note: Hitch Blocks (Item 60) are in the up position for shipping only (Fig.
  • Page 14 Assembly Operating Instructions Before beginning work: Be sure all the seed cups completely close and open the same, so all cups are putting out the exact amount • of seed. If they are not in sync, one cup will put out more than others. Ensure when completely closed, the seeding gears are not protruding from the outside the cup.
  • Page 15 Assembly Operating Instructions Seeding/Fertilizing rate adjustment handle: To adjust the fertilizer rate, you will need to adjust hand wheels (on each side of hopper). The seed/fertilize rate depends on the seed/fertilizer you want to plant, please refer to your seed/ fertilizer supplier’s chart to get Locking nut the proper seed/fertilize rate.

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Assembly Operating Instructions Seed cup shutoff: Depending on the crop being planted, it may be necessary to not disburse from all of the seed cups. This is eas- ily done by simply sliding the “Seed shut off flap” in and out. Closed Closed Open...
  • Page 17 Assembly Operating Instructions Seed depth - Disc Support Bar The top link on the tractor hitch should be properly adjusted to carry the machine level in an operating position. During operation, the tractor lift must be fully lowered to allow the machine to follow the contour of the ground.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Disc Alignment

    Assembly Adjusting Disc Alignment Disc Alignment: The Disc Support Bracket must be in the correct orientation prior to operating the implement. The corners of the Disc Support Bar must be in the 12 O’clock, 3 O’clock, 6 O’clock & 9 O’clock positions. The Disc Support Bracket will be parallel to the ground, Fig.
  • Page 19 Assembly Adjusting Disc Alignment Disc Alignment (cont.): Position the Disc Support Bar as shown in Fig. “D”. Adjust the Torsion Adjustment Wheel so that the threads are about 3-1/2” from the threaded bracket to the adjustment wheel, Fig. “E”. Be sure to tighten all hardware before operating the implement.

  • Page 20: Lubrication And Maintenance

    Lubrication and Maintenance Important: It is important to thoroughly clean the seeder after use. Failure to do so can cause irreparable damage to the seed cups and drive system. Grease and turn the Seed adjustment handle to ensure grease lubricates the threads. There are a few ways to clean out the hoppers: Each hopper is equipped with a cleanout spout in the front of each hopper.

  • Page 21: Setting Application Rates

    Setting Application Rates The most accurate way to set application rates is to drive a predetermined distance and physically catch the seeds dispensed. To do this, remove at least one drop hose and tie a plastic bag onto bottom of seed cup.
  • Page 22 Application Rate Charts...

  • Page 23: Torque Specifications

    Torque Specifications Notes: This chart is an approximate estimate of torque values. Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for Metric hardware.
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  • Page 25 No Till Drill NTGD-55 & NTGD-78 Parts Manual Rev. 10/22...
  • Page 26 Hopper Assembly LH (rear) RH (front) Front cup box Rear cup box Note: The Rate adjustment plates are not the same. LH Note: Front and rear seed cup boxes can be identified plate faces the rear of the machine. The RH plate faces by examining the shafts.
  • Page 27 Chain (#40) rear hopper, 127 links SA3004A Chain (#50) front hopper, 126 links DL1005 Flange assembly w/bearing DL7008 Waste tube SA10001-55 Hex seed box shaft; NTGD-55 SA10001-78 Hex seed box shaft; NTGD-78 SA9010-55 Agitator rod, NTGD-55 SA9010-78 Agitator rod, NTGD-78 SA3003...
  • Page 28 Hopper Assembly LH (rear) RH (front) Front cup box Rear cup box Note: The Rate adjustment plates are not the same. LH Note: Front and rear seed cup boxes can be identified plate faces the rear of the machine. The RH plate faces by examining the shafts.
  • Page 29 Hopper Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA2005 Handle assembly SA2005K Locking knob SA5005K Spinning adjustment handle with hardware BM0812540 Bolt M08-1.25x40 DL7007 Waste/Seed/Fertilizer shut off flap DL5006 Handle, clean out DL4006 Rod, clean out DL5007 Spring, clean out CP3x70 Cotter pin M3x70 SA8009 Plastic washer, agitator handle...
  • Page 30 Hopper Assembly LH (rear) RH (front) Front cup box Rear cup box Note: The Rate adjustment plates are not the same. LH Note: Front and rear seed cup boxes can be identified plate faces the rear of the machine. The RH plate faces by examining the shafts.
  • Page 31 Hopper Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA4030 Flap outer SA4031 Flap inner SA4033 Agitator flange assembly w/bearing BM061020 Bolt HH M06-1.0x20 NM0610 Nut HH M06-1.0 FNM0610 Flange nut HH M06-1.0 BM0812540 Bolt HH M08-1.25x40 FNM08125 Flange nut HH M08-1.25 FBM061016 Flange bolt HH M06-1.0x16...
  • Page 32 Frame Assembly Frame Assembly See note on page 13, Step 7. Disc Assembly - Disc Assembly - Front SA7001F Rear SA7001R See Note 2, page 35...
  • Page 33 Scraper mount bracket BM0812520 Bolt HH M08-1.25x20 FNM08125 Flanged nut M08-1.25 DL11012 Flap 7.25” (NTGD-55; 1 pc / NTGD-78; 3 pcs) DL11012A Flap 8.25” (NTGD-55; 5 pcs / NTGD-78; 6 pcs) DL11009 Spring, flap (NTGD-55; 6 pcs / NTGD-78; 9 pcs) BM0812550 Bolt HH M08-1.25x50...
  • Page 34 Frame Assembly Frame Assembly See note on page 13, Step 7. Disc Assembly - Disc Assembly - Front SA7001F Rear SA7001R See Note 2, page 35...
  • Page 35 Frame Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA9003 Adjustment shaft complete SA9002 Adjustment shaft wheel SA4009 A-frame vertical SA4004 Pin M22x110 BM182540 Bolt bottom M18-2.5x40 NM1825 Nut M18-2.5 SA4006 A-frame spacer BM1825110 Bolt bottom M18-2.5x110 SA4003 A-frame horizontal SA4007 Backing plate, hitch block SA8005 Coulter spring arm SA8004...
  • Page 36 Frame Assembly Frame Assembly See note on page 13, Step 7. Disc Assembly - Disc Assembly - Front SA7001F Rear SA7001R See Note 2, page 35...
  • Page 37 Frame Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA7001 Coulter disc complete LW18 Washer lock M18 FW18 Washer flat M18 SA4023 Damper rod SA4024 Damper guide SA4025 Star washer SA4026 Retainer clip CP2.5x20 Cotter pin M2.5x20 SA6010 Pin, clevis M6x40 SA4027 Stud, disc assembly *Warning! See note 2 below.
  • Page 38 Roller Assembly...
  • Page 39 Roller Assembly Roller Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA9001-55 Drive roller; NTGD-55 SA9001-78 Drive roller; NTGD-78 DL8008 Roller arm B60062RS Bearing 6006 2RS SRI-55 Snap ring, internal M55 DL10012 Roller dust cap DL11013 U-bolt M10 - 1.5 x 140...
  • Page 40 Floorboard Assembly...
  • Page 41 Qty. SA4039 Step board, rear - NTGD-55 SA4042 Step board, rear - NTGD-78 SA4037 Step board, LH front - NTGD-55 SA4040 Step board, LH front - NTGD-78 SA4038 Step board, RH front - NTGD-55 SA4041 Step board, RH front - NTGD-78 BM101580 Bolt HH M10-1.5x80...
  • Page 42 Decals 2 - RT-1005 - Qty. 1 - 5SBD1005 - Qty. 1 3 - 5SBD1004 - Qty. 1 4 - D1224 - Qty. 1 7 - Qty. 1 5 - RT1004E - Qty. 2 8 - Qty. 1 6 - RT1004D - Qty. 2 9 - D-1309 Qty.
  • Page 43 Decals Decals Item Part # Description Qty. 5SBD1005 Decal Warning, “Falling off tractor” RT-1005 Decal Warning, “To prevent serious injury or death” D1005 Decal Warning, “Chemicals” (Note: see LH inside of hopper cover) D1224 Decal “Spreading Chart” (Note: see RH inside of hopper cover) RT1004E Decal Warning, “Do not open”...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use, ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale. Warranty for rental purposes is thirty (30) days. The obligation of LMC to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts.
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