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4000 SERIES ALL PLANT & MIN-TILL DRILL OWNER'S MANUAL (4-01) #604694...
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WARRANTY PROCEDURE: Should any part fail to conform with this warranty, CrustBuster®/Speed King, Inc. will repair or replace the part or parts which do not conform. If a part is defective, take it to your authorized CrustBuster® Farm Equipment Dealer immediately, along with your warranty registration, and complete the proper forms requesting a warranty adjustment.
Table of Contents Introduction Repair Parts - Cont. Identification & Warranty ..Inside Cover Opener Assemblies & Blades Safety ....... . 2-8 All Plant Opener .
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If special attention is required for some tenance to keep it in top running condition. condition, ask your CrustBuster dealer; he We have attempted to cover all the adjust- will be glad to help and answer any questions ments required to fit most conditions;...
Before Operating This Equipment Read and understand this owner's manual. Secure implement to tractor drawbar with as large a hitch pin as allowed. A large bolt with locking nut or castle nut is recommended. Do not use a hairpin or wire to secure hitch pin.
Lubrication, Maintenance, and Service Lubrication and Maintenance Proper maintenance will extend the life of your drill and give you years of excellent performance. Refer to the illustrations below for lubrication requirements. Use a high quality grease in pivot points and bearings. On greaseable sealed bearings, be careful not to over- grease and destroy the dirt seal.
Clutch Maintenance CAUTION! At the start of a new drilling season, or anytime the drill is going to be used, especially if the drill has been stored out in the weather all winter long, make sure the clutch drive is not frozen up. Failure to do this will result in damage to the clutch assembly.
Wobble Slot Seed Cup Adjustments and Service The wobble slot seed cups should be checked against gauge to equal the slot width you have just measured the slot gauge initially and anytime service has been with the keystock by loosening with a screwdriver and performed on the seed shaft or individual seed cups.
To attain singular file flow of listed when using CrustBuster drills. seeds from the wobble slot seed cup, the slot width should be greater than one and one half (1 ½) times the...
Field Operation Recommended Operating Speed Blade Gap Adjustment - (cont'd.) Operating speeds of 4-7 mph will provide optimum the gap between blades will increase. Removing each results from your Min-Till and All Plant drill. Conven- blade from the opener bracket allows the operator to tional field conditions can warrant speeds in the take shim washers from behind the bearing and re- upper end of the range.
If you have purchased a Min-Till Drill, the operation procedures continue on page 18. All Plant Drill TOOL BAR LIFT CYLINDER SET Opener / Tool Bar Adjustments AT RECOMMENDED SETTING. The All Plant units are attached to a 4x4 bar that is rotated by two cylinders on each section of the drill.
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All Plant Drill Setting Down Pressure Down Pressure Spring The parallel linkage opener design assures the opera- Replacement tor the opener blades and presswheel operate on the (Refer to drawing on page 17 in Conventional Field same level throughout the range of up and down travel. Conditions section.) Due to the location of the down pressure spring, the If a down pressure spring breaks, the remaining portion...
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All Plant Drill Setting Seed Depth - Conventional Field Conditions (cont.) For tilled field conditions, the lightest spring setting (top notch) is recommended. More weight will be trans- DEEP ferred to the carrying wheels of the drill when the toolbar is rotated. Behind tractor and drill tires it may be necessary to adjust individual row units for extra down pressure or different depth setting.
Min-Till Drill Setting Down Pressure Opener pressure setting is easy and allows separate settings for tire compaction areas to different soil conditions from field to field. Ratchet mechanism allows you to turn the pressure up or down. The locking key rolls up or down the notch gauge and locks to your desired setting from 140# to 250# per opener.
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Min-Till Opener Presswheel Adjustment with Tool Bar Rotation F TOOL BAR LIFT CYLINDER SET AT RECOMMENDED SETTING. CYLINDER RETRACTED WITH DEPTH SCREW STOP TURNED OUT 1". THIS MAKES CYLINDER LENGTH FROM PIN HOLE TO PIN HOLE 21¼" AS SHOWN. F ROTATE TOOL BAR INTO THE GROUND.
One method involves catching seed from one or more seed cups and utilizing a density scale to determine actual rates. These scales are commercially available, inexpensive and very easy to use. Information can be obtained from CrustBuster®/Speed King, Inc.
4025 All Plant Tool Bar Item Part No. Description 953919 Tool Bar Right 953901 Tool Bar Left 337196 Tool Bar Hanger Bolt 330597 Nut 1" Hex Nylock 08993800 Roll Pin 1/4" x 2" 336057 Roll Pin 1/4" x 1 1/2" 330407 Flat Washer 1"...
4020 All Plant Tool Bar Item Part No. Description 954909 Tool Bar Right (7½“ & 8") 956284 Tool Bar Right (7½“, 8", &10" wide spacing) 954891 Tool Bar Left (7½" & 8") 956276 Tool Bar Left (7½“, 8", &10" wide spacing) 337196 Tool Bar Hanger Bolt 330597...
4025 Min-Till Tool Bar Item Part No. Description 957514 Tool Bar Right 957456 Tool Bar Left 337196 Tool Bar Hanger Bolt 330597 Nut 1" Hex Nylock 08993800 Roll Pin 1/4" x 2" 336057 Roll Pin 1/4" x 1 1/2" 330407 Flat Washer 1"...
4020, 4025, & 4030 Slide Fold & Pull Bar Item Part No. Description 954263 Inner Swing Arm Right 954271 Inner Swing Arm Left 954818 Pull Bar Front Right (20') 954826 Pull Bar Front Left (20') 465286 Cylinder 5 x 20 464412 Seal Kit for 5 x 20 Cylindr 334243...
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All Plant Opener Assembly Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 859843 Right Short Opener Assembly 954628 Presswheel Swivel Bracket 859850 Left Short Opener Assembly 01158500 HHCS 3/8" x 1 1/4" Gr 5 859868 Right Long Opener Assembly w/Hex Nylock Nut 859876 Left Long Opener Assembly 337063...
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Min-Till Opener Assembly Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 864942 Right Short Opener Assembly 150508 Spacer Spool 1 27/64" 864967 Right Long Opener Assembly 216747 Cam Washer Plate 864959 Left Short Opener Assembly 335422 HHCS 1/2" x 2 1/2" Gr 5 864975 Left Long Opener Assembly 331363...
Clutch Lever Assemblies 4020, 4020 4025 (Prior 1997) & 4030 #866186 - Left (Shown) #863811 - Left (Shown) #866194 - Right #863829 - Right Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 337311 Screw 3/8" x 1 3/4" 337311 Screw 3/8" x 1 3/4" Flat Head Socket Flat Head Socket 958694...
Clutch Assembly #860726 Item Part No. Description 330464 Wheel Bolt 1/2" x 1 3/4" SAE 331314 Wheel Nut 1/2"-20 90° 551291 Q783 Hub Complete less bolts 954321 Clutch Plate 337139 Tap Bolt 1/2" x 2" SAE Gr 5 502039 Spring 1 1/4" x 1/2" x 2 1/4" 334110 Nut 1/2"...
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Clutch Half & Drive Clutch Assembly to Gear Box 5/16" roll pin is used to hold drive clutch sprocket assembly in place. CAUTION! Be sure throw-out clutch half assembly moves forward and back easily. WARNING! When you re-adjust clutch lever, make sure spring does not totally collapse.
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All Plant Presswheel Arm Assemblies #859991 2" x 13" Peaked w/Smooth Sides Item Part No. Description 01572700 Hex Nylock Nut 5/8" 530667 Presswheel 2 x 13 Peaked w/Smooth Sides 954636 Presswheel Arm 337873 HHCS 1/2" x 5½" Gr8 331983 HHCS 5/8" x 4" 148999 Bushing .747 x .532 x 3.594 331363...
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Hydraulic Cylinders 3" x 8" Hyd. Cylinder w/Depth Control 3 1/2" x 8" Hyd. Cylinder w/Depth Control 1 1/4" Ram w/ 3/4-16 SAE Ports 90° to Pins 1 1/2" Ram w/ 3/4-16 SAE Ports CBI No. 469924 CBI No. 468413 Item CBI No.
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4025 & 4030 Marker Mounting & Assembly Instructions Remove contents of hardware box and sort Remove the cylinder port plugs and extend according to packing sheet for parts identification. hydraulic cylinder rams out to align cylinder Refer drawing lay-out. Using brackets with slotted holes in ladder sections and 3/4"...
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4025 & 4030 Hydraulic Marker Item Part No. Description 334987 HHCS 1" x 3" 330407 Flat Washer 1" 330399 Lock Washer 1" 330381 Hex Nut 1" 01172600 HHCS 1" x 2 1/2" 330381 Hex Nut 1" 938399 Marker Base Mt Bracket Right 938407 Marker Base Mt Bracket Left 335174...
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4000 Tri-Fold Marker Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 334987 HHCS 1" x 3" 334946 HHCS 1/2" x 3" 330407 Flat Washer 1" 330134 Hex Nut 1/2" 330399 Lock Washer 1" 330142 Lock Washer 1/2" 330381 Hex Nut 1" 954685 Adjustable Marker Arm 01172600 HHCS 1"...
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Tri-Fold Marker Mounting & Assembly Instructions Remove contents of hardware box and sort parts On the marker base arms --right and left, install for identification. Refer to drawing lay-out. Using marker adjustment chain pins using 5/32" hair the 3/4" x 7" x 11" U-bolts, 3/4" lock washers and pins.
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4020 Drill Hydraulic Marker Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 306670 Base Mount Bracket Pin 334946 HHCS 1/2" x 3" 938480 Marker Base Mount Bracket 330142 Lock Washer 1/2" 334243 HHCS 3/8" x 2" 330134 Hex Nut 1/2" 330043 Lock Washer 3/8"...
Harrow Layouts - 4020 x 7½" Spacing Right Wing Section Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
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Harrow Layouts - 4020 x 8" Spacing Right Wing Section Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
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Harrow Layouts - 4020 x 10" Spacing Right Wing Section Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
Harrow Layouts - 4025 x 7½" Spacing Right Wing Section Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
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Harrow Layouts - 4025 x 8" Spacing Right Wing Section Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
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Harrow Layouts - 4025 x 10" Right Wing Section Spacing Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
Harrow Layouts - 4030 x 7½" Spacing Right Wing Section Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
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Harrow Layouts - 4030 x 8" Right Wing Section Spacing Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
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Harrow Layouts - 4030 x 10" Right Wing Section Spacing Left Wing Section CENTER OF DRILL CENTER OF DRILL All Dimension Tolerances are ± c " View is Looking from Back of Drill...
Fertilizer Feed Shaft Speed Speed is determined by sprocket combinations. There are three (3) different speeds available in the fertilizer gear box along with six (6) speeds on the drive ends of the drill. See pages 109 and 110. " Use a slow speed combination whenever possible for maximum efficiency and to minimize wear.
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Paint all bare metal and rust spots. Matching paint can be ordered from your local CrustBuster dealer. Spray all moving parts with diesel fuel or lubricating oil. Move adjuster lever back and forth while spraying.
REFER TO NOTE BELOW TO DETERMINE RATE, THEN REFER Fertilizer Box TO THIS CHART. Capacity Fertilizer delivery rate per revolution determined from sample of 21¼ bushels per box material you will apply of: .55 oz .6 oz .65 oz .7 oz .75 oz of fertilizer per rotor of fertilizer per rotor...
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4000 Box Assembly Fertilizer Unit Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 958389 Chain Shield Right (shown) 570341 Lid Latch w/Hook 960716 Chain Shield Left 960948 Box Lid - 25' 958850 Box Mount Bracket Right 957928 Box Lid - 30' 958363 Shield Latch Pin 335703...
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Reached limits on depth quadrant Reposition top bolt in depth quadrant to remaining hole (up or down). Level drill front to back. Unable to penetrate hard ground Increase down pressure. Add weight to frame or suitcase weights to the weight bracket.
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