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6000
NO-TILL AIR DRILL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
RD-331V4
Starting at Serial No.
DOC-114001
Ltd.
Canada:
CNH Canada, Ltd.
1000 - 71st Street East
P.O. Box 1928
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 3S5
The content of this book was based on the most current information available as of the
date of copyright. It is the policy of CNH Canada, Ltd. to improve and develop our
products continuously. We reserve the right to make changes or add improvements, at any
time, without incurring any obligation to make such changes on machines previously sold.
Printed in Canada
Copyright © 1998 - 2003 by CNH Canada, Ltd. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 6000 NO-TILL AIR DRILL OPERATOR’S MANUAL RD-331V4 Starting at Serial No. DOC-114001 Ltd. Canada: CNH Canada, Ltd. 1000 - 71st Street East P.O. Box 1928 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3S5 The content of this book was based on the most current information available as of the date of copyright.
  • Page 2 EMPLOYER / OPERATOR CHECK LIST In compliance with OSHA Standard 1928.57; all employers are required to instruct all operators, upon initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, on practices for safe operation and servicing of this implement, stressing the following items: Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation.
  • Page 3 REPAIR PARTS REPAIR PARTS IDENTIFICATION The 6000 No Till Drill has a Serial Number Plate attached at the location shown to identify the components installed on this machine. The plate looks like the sample with a serial number stamped on.
  • Page 4 REPAIR PARTS This Page is Left Blank...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    6000 N RILL TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages listed are a table of contents for that section Section - Title ......Page - SAFETY .
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  • Page 7 ECTION AFETY CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION Page SAFETY ............1-3 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES .

  • Page 8: Safety

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY This Page is Left Blank page 1-2...
  • Page 9 SECTION 1 - SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY-ALERT SYMBOL This symbol is used to denote possible danger and care should be taken to prevent bodily injury. This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! THIS SYMBOL APPEARS WITH TEXT READING “DANGER!”, “CAUTION!”, OR “WARNING!” THESE WORDS INDICATE THREE LEVELS OF POSSIBLE HAZARDS, THAT ARE DESCRIBED BELOW.

  • Page 10: Safety

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES REVIEW this manual before each season of use. NEVER allow anyone unfamiliar, untrained or complacent to operate the drill. ALWAYS USE the jack supplied when unhooking the drill. NEVER transport the drill at speeds higher than 32 km/hr (20 mph).

  • Page 11: Safety During Transport

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT CHECK with local authorities regarding transport on WATCH for power poles and overhead power lines. public roads. Obey all applicable laws and regulations. ALWAYS lock the tractor drawbar when transporting the ONLY TOW at a safe speed 32 km/hr (20 mph). Use drill.

  • Page 12: Safety Decals

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY SAFETY DECALS KEEP SAFETY DECALS CLEAN. Wipe clean when To replace decals: necessary. 1. Remove the old decal. Clean the area where the new CHECK that the safety decals are not obstructed by the decal will be affixed. openers.
  • Page 13 SECTION 1 - SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS GD-500.77 PH-450.04 PH-450.04 RD-300.05 RD-300.05 PH-450.04 page 1-7...

  • Page 14: Hand Signals

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY HAND SIGNALS It is often necessary in agricultural operations to communicate using hand signals when noise or distance inhibit communication by voice. These hand signals, adopted by the Society of Agricultural Engineers, provide an easy means of communication, particularly in the interest of safety.

  • Page 15: Operation

    ECTION PERATION CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION Page CONNECTING ............2-3 FOLDING AND UNFOLDING .
  • Page 16 SECTION 2 - OPERATION This Page is Left Blank page 2-2...

  • Page 17: Connecting

    Be sure depth control lock is securely engaged before transporting; Be sure floating hitch safety lock is locked before transporting. Always connect a safety chain between the 6000 and the tractor or air seeder. 1. Always use a clevis hitch on the tractor when towing For a tow between air cart, connect the heaviest safety the drill.

  • Page 18: Folding And Unfolding

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION FOLDING AND UNFOLDING NOTE: Read this section before folding or unfolding the air drill. The air drill is equipped with a manual depth control safety lock system. The safety lock system is a mechanical backup that will stop the drill from suddenly dropping should the depth control hydraulic system fail (i.e., hydraulic hose failure).

  • Page 19: Depth Control Safety Lock

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION DEPTH CONTROL SAFETY LOCK The depth cylinder safety lock is latched and unlatched by 2. Rotate lever until contact is made with the pin to rotating a lever located on the front of the center section. engage the depth control safety lock.

  • Page 20: Floating Hitch Safety Lock

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION FLOATING HITCH SAFETY LOCK The floating hitch safety lock is put in place when the hitch cylinders are in the fully extended position. 1. With the drill in field position, fully raised, move the transport lock from storage position to transport position as shown.

  • Page 21: Winging Up

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION WINGING UP 1. Activate the depth control hydraulic circuit to raise the implement to maximum height. 2. Engage the depth control safety lock. 3. Engage the floating hitch safety lock. 4. Activate the wing lift circuit and raise the implement to full transport position.

  • Page 22: Field Operation

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION FIELD OPERATION DEPTH CONTROL VALVE AND OPERATING DEPTH ADJUSTMENTS Before adjusting the drill for operating depth make sure that the machine has been leveled and that the tires have the correct operating pressure. IMPORTANT: Never adjust the ratchet jacks when weight is on the gauge wheels. Failure to do so may damage to the machine 1.

  • Page 23: General Field Operation

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION GENERAL FIELD OPERATION The correct speed for your seeding operation is dependent The speed selected will be dependent upon these factors upon the following items: and will vary with soil conditions. Operating speed is usually from 6.4 km/hr to 9.7 km/hr (4 to 6 mph). 1.

  • Page 24: Transporting

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION TRANSPORTING WARNING! Transporting the towed equipment with an underweight towing vehicle could cause a loss of control during transport or braking, resulting in serious injury or death. Transporting the towed equipment at speeds greater than 32 km/hr (20 mph) could result in a loss of control and serious injury or death.

  • Page 25: Calculating The Minimum Towing Vehicle Weight For Safe Transport

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION CALCULATING THE MINIMUM TOWING VEHICLE WEIGHT FOR SAFE TRANSPORT 1. Add the weight of all the towed equipment together. NOTE: If you are transporting a tow behind air cart, it is If you are transporting a drill which is connected to an preferable to transport with the air cart tanks air cart, add the two weights together.

  • Page 26: Disconnecting

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION DISCONNECTING CAUTION! Always park implement on level ground and block wheels before attempting to unhook. Escaping fluid hazard -- Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Check/tighten all connections before applying pressure.

  • Page 27: Disconnecting In Transport Position

    SECTION 2 - OPERATION DISCONNECTING IN TRANSPORT POSITION The air drill may be disconnected in the transport position. To avoid damage to the machine and to avoid movement after disconnection, it is recommended that the machine ALWAYS be disconnected with the depth control locked in the ‘up’ position, with the floating hitch safety lock in place and the wheels blocked to prevent movement during disconnection.
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  • Page 29: Maintenance

    ECTION AINTENANCE CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION Page SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........3-3 DAILY MAINTENANCE (Every 10 Hours) .
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  • Page 31: Servicing Safety Precautions

    SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER! Stand clear of implement when wings are being folded or unfolded. Hydraulic or mechanical failure may result in rapid uncontrolled falling of the wings. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION! Tractor engine should be stopped and wheels blocked to prevent any implement movement...

  • Page 32: Daily Maintenance (Every 10 Hours)

    SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE (Every 10 Hours) 1. Visually inspect wheel bolts for looseness. Torque 3. Grease the level bar pivot pin (3) (2 pins per unit). wheel bolts after the first 10 hours of operation and Grease zerk is located on the top side of the pin. frequently thereafter.

  • Page 33: Weekly Maintenance (Every 50 Hours)

    SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE WEEKLY MAINTENANCE (Every 50 Hours) 1. Perform all daily maintenance items. 3. Grease the front and rear wing hinges (3); 1 zerk location per hinge pivot (4 locations per implement). 2. Grease the front gauge wheel caster pivots (1); 2 zerk locations per caster wheel (3 gauge wheels per implement).

  • Page 34: Semi-Annual Maintenance (Every 200 Hours)

    SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (Every 200 Hours) 1. Perform all daily and weekly maintenance items. 2. Grease the hitch pole pivots (2); 1 zerk location per hitch pole (2 hitch poles per implement). Semi-Annual Maintenance page 3-6...

  • Page 35: Before Seasonal Operation Or Before Storage

    SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE 2. Grease the gauge wheel pivot bushings (1); 1 grease zerk per gauge wheel (3 gauge wheels per unit). 3. Grease the ratchet jacks (2) located on each gauge wheel assembly; 2 grease zerks per ratchet jack (3 ratchet jacks per unit).

  • Page 36: Maintenance Table

    SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TABLE Refer to the table below for routine maintenance and lubrication intervals. Service items below either daily, weekly or annually or at the hours indicated in the table. Copy this maintenance table to continue your records. DATE SERVICED BY 10 HOURS (DAILY)

  • Page 37: Changing Tires

    SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE CHANGING TIRES DANGER! To prevent personal injury when changing tires on the implement, always block raised section. Be sure section is stable before proceeding. Never rely on a jack or hydraulic device to support raised implement The tires on the center section or the air drill are difficult to change if the correct procedure is not followed.
  • Page 38 SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE This Page is Left Blank page 3-10...

  • Page 39: Adjustments

    ECTION DJUSTMENTS CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION Page AIR DRILL LEVELING ..........4-3 CENTER SECTION INITIAL LEVELING .
  • Page 40 SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS This Page is Left Blank page 4-2...

  • Page 41: Air Drill Leveling

    SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AIR DRILL LEVELING CAUTION! Disengage power and shut down tractor, be certain all moving parts have stopped before servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment. Always be sure air drill is hooked to a stable device before raising or lowering wings. Never operate wing lift system when anyone is within radius of the wings.

  • Page 42: Center Section Initial Leveling

    SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS CENTER SECTION INITIAL LEVELING Side View of the Air Drill 1. Before leveling the machine, be sure tires have the correct operating pressures. 2. Locate the air drill on level ground. 3. Lower the wings and be sure the wing lift cylinders are fully extended.
  • Page 43 SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS 6. Release all the down pressure springs from the openers. NOTE: This is a one time leveling operation. 7. Lower the machine so the rear bar is 52 to 69 cm (23" to 27") from the ground surface. 8.

  • Page 44: Wing Initial Leveling

    SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS WING INITIAL LEVELING 1. Before beginning to level wings, make sure the center section initial leveling has been completed and the center section rear bar is level. 2. Measure the distance from the bottom of the rear bar to the ground on the left side of the center section. Compare distance with the outer measurement on the wing.

  • Page 45: Setting The Frame Height

    SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE FRAME HEIGHT The depth gauge is mounted to the front gauge wheels and is intended as a reference only. Actual working depth of the air drill should be set with the ratchet jacks during field operation and checked periodically. Set the depth gauge using the following procedure.

  • Page 46: Final Leveling

    SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS 6. If the front to back measurements are not equal adjust the cylinder depth stop tab accordingly. If the machine is low in the back adjust the cylinder stop tab towards the rear of the machine. If the machine is high in the back adjust the cylinder stop tab towards the front of the machine 7.

  • Page 47: Hitch Adjustment

    SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS HITCH ADJUSTMENT The air drill hitch may be adjusted to accommodate various tractor hitch heights. This adjustment allows the implement to be level when in transport position. 1. Position the air drill in field position and locate on level ground. Lower the frame to allow the floating hitch to become operational (float link free to rotate).
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  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    ECTION ROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION Page TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ......... 5-3 page 5-1...
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  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Table

    SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Uneven seeding depth across the 1. Implement leveled 1. Level the implement side to implement. properly side to side. side. 2. Implement not leveled properly 2. Level the implement front to from front to rear.
  • Page 52 SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Implement not level in transport. 1. Hitch hydraulic cylinder base 1. Lug location dependent upon not mounted in the proper lug tractor/air cart hitch height. location. Mount cylinder base in the proper lug location.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION Page MACHINE DIMENSIONS ..........2 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS - IMPERIAL UNITS .

  • Page 54: Machine Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE DIMENSIONS No-Till Air Drill Transport Position No-Till Air Drill Field Position page 2...

  • Page 55: Machine Specifications - Imperial Units

    SPECIFICATIONS MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS - METRIC UNITS NOTE: The transport width can be reduced by raising the Openers and placing the pin in the top hole of the mount channel. Width # of Openers Implement Weight (kg) Transport Transport Implement width height depth Spacing...

  • Page 56: Tire Pressure And Wheel Bolt Torque

    SPECIFICATIONS TIRE PRESSURE AND WHEEL BOLT TORQUE Tire Size Inflation Pressure Wheel Bolt Torque 9.6L-15 6 ply 220 kPa 108-130 N-m Gauge Wheel Casters (32 psi ) (80 to 96 lbf-ft) Center Section Wheel Standard 11-15FI range D 410 kPa 149 to 179 N-m (60 psi) (110 to 132 lbf-ft)
  • Page 58 P.O. BOX 1928 SASKATOON, SASK. CANADA S7K 3S5 PHONE (306) 934-3500 FAX (306) 664-7672...

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