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  • Page 1 NARROW FOLD SINGLE DISC OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATOR MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................ 3 IMPORTANT NUMBERS ......................3 Conservation Agriculture ........................ 4 No-Till Systems ..........................4 General Information ........................5 Safety ............................. 6 Operation of the Machine ......................6 Disconnecting the Machine ....................... 6 Operator Safety ......................... 7 Personal Protective Equipment –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new SERAFIN ULTISOW! Serafin Machinery is based in Griffith, NSW in the heart of one of Australia’s leading agricultural centres. Serafin Machinery has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and designing high quality farm machinery for some of the most demanding farming requirements.

  • Page 4: Conservation Agriculture

    CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), “Conservation Agriculture” (CA) aims to achieve sustainable and profitable agriculture and subsequently aims at improved livelihoods of farmers through the application of the three CA principles: Minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover and crop rotations.

  • Page 5: General Information

    Warranty is provided as part of the Serafin Machinery support program for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The warranty is explained on the warranty certificate which you will receive when the machine is delivered.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Operation of the Machine  Carefully read and understand the instruction manual before use.  Serafin Machinery will instruct correct use of the machine during installation/delivery. It is the owner’s responsibility to train staff/operator prior to using the machine.  Ensure no one is near the machine while it is attached to the tractor and the tractor is running.

  • Page 7: Operator Safety

    OPERATOR SAFETY Read and understand Wear appropriate Personal Do not operate machine Use Seat Belts Operators manual Protective Equipment when under the influence of drugs or alcohol WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:  READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.

  • Page 8: Personal Protective Equipment - Ppe

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - PPE Wear hearing Wear Hi- Wear eye Wear enclosed protection Visibility protection. footwear. clothing. WE RECOMMEND THIS MACHINERY IS USED WITH A TRACTOR THAT IS FITTED WITH A CABIN. IF THE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DONE USING A TRACTOR WITH AN OPEN CABIN, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS WORN BY THE OPERATOR.

  • Page 9: Crushing Hazards

    CRUSHING HAZARDS STAY CLEAR OF MACHINE WHILE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURISED WARNING DEPRESSURISE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ACCIDENTAL MACHINE MOVEMENT CAUSING POTENTIAL CRUSH INJURIES. THIS SEEDER USES HYDRAULIC ACTUATION TO MOVE PARTS DURING OPERATION OR WHILE STATIONARY.

  • Page 10: Connecting Or Disconnecting Implement Hazards

    CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT HAZARDS FOOT CRUSHING HAZARD HAND CRUSH STOP TRACTOR, REMOVE KEY READ OPERATING MANUAL WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT: WHEN ATTACHING UNIT TO TRACTOR:  DO NOT ALLOW BYSTANDERS between tractor and seeder ...

  • Page 11: High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Hazards

    HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID HAZARDS HYDRAULIC FLUID INJECTION HAZARD WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HYDRAULIC FLUID INJECTION INJURY: WHEN ATTACHING HYDRAULIC HOSES:  INSPECT HOSES for wear and leaks prior to connecting implement to tractor  INSPECT HYDRAULIC COUPLINGS for leaks and damage whilst connecting to tractor WHEN USING THE IMPLEMENT ...

  • Page 12: Environmental Hazards

    ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS DUST HAZARD NOISE HAZARD DUST HAZARD IMPORTANT TO AVOID INJURY FROM DUST INJESTION OR TEMPORARY HEARING ISSUES IS RECOMMENDED: We recommend operation of this seeder be done using a tractor with a cabin. If you intend to use this implement with an open type tractor cabin, observe the following use of Personal Protective Equipment;...

  • Page 13: Hazards When Maintaining The Machine

    HAZARDS WHEN MAINTAINING THE MACHINE PERIODICALLY INSPECT ALL STOP TRACTOR ENGINE & PLACE UNIT ONTO GROUND MOVING PARTS AND TIGHTEN HYDRAULICS BEFORE BEFORE DOING ANY ALL FASTENERS CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION BY PERFORMING CORRECT SERVICE, REPAIRS, AND MAINTENANCE.
  • Page 14 HAZARDS WHEN MAINTAINING THE MACHINE (CONTINUED) PERIODICALLY INSPECT ALL STOP TRACTOR ENGINE & PLACE UNIT ONTO GROUND MOVING PARTS AND TIGHTEN HYDRAULICS BEFORE BEFORE DOING ANY MAITENANCE ALL FASTENERS CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION BY PERFORMING CORRECT...

  • Page 15: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Check List 1. Read and understand operator’s manual on how to operate correctly. 2. Check tyre pressure and inflate to required pressure minimum (40 PSI). Refer to page 26 3. Lubricate frame and units with recommended grease at stated service intervals. Refer to Page 20 4.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Seed Box

    Connecting to the Seed Box  Ensure all hydraulic lines and machine connections are in correct position before operation.  Check that couplers are clicked in correctly, especially on low pressure return or case drain hoses to avoid blowing motor seals on fan. Checking the Wing Fold Operation 1.

  • Page 17: Transport Guidelines

    TRANSPORT GUIDELINES 1. Proceed cautiously under overhead power lines and around utility poles. 2. Know the transport height and width of your machine. 3. Electrocution can occur with direct contact to overhead electrical lines. 4. Always fold wings fully and install transport locks before transport. 5.

  • Page 18: Manual/Electric Pressure Valve Setup

    MANUAL/ELECTRIC PRESSUE VALVE SET UP Down pressure is important to ensure even seed depth across the machine on variable soil conditions. But the depth wheel is the main control for depth. Each paddock can vary in soil hardness, so adjust accordingly. ...

  • Page 19: Machine Operation/Field Setup

    MACHINE OPERATION/FIELD SET UP  Ensure all hydraulic hoses have been correctly fitted.  Ensure all primary breakaway couplers are correctly connected where necessary. (Tow behind models)  Connect all electrical plugs.  Power up monitor and run fan, walk around seeder to ensure air is getting to all units and there are no blockages.

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    Lubrication HI-TEC super red grease EP2 or equivalent recommended. Lubricate grease points shown below between 80 and 100 working hours. Shown below. Apply recommended pumps of grease below to each to grease point. Seeding Unit...

  • Page 21: Grease Points

    Grease Points Grease all grease points shown on the pictures below. Grease every 20 hours – 5 pumps. Grease every 20 hours – 5 pumps. Rolling bar should be set at a different Rolling bar should be set at a different position every greasing interval.
  • Page 22 Grease every 20 hours – 5 pumps. Rolling bar should be set at a different position each greasing interval. When greased, the depth control handle should be rotated to distribute grease. Grease every 80-100 hours – 2 pumps. Only grease once per season – 5 pumps. Check pre-load of bearings on hub every 100 hours.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintaining the Machine  Protective gloves must be worn during assembly or changing of discs.  If replacing components try to work in an area which is clean and dry.  Never lubricate service or adjust machine while it is moving. ...

  • Page 24: Disc Wear

    This may have some adverse effects.  Open the furrow further/more soil disturbance.  Potential to bulldoze soil/stubble to the point it will build up between the seed boot and disc. This can cause the disc to stall and in some extreme cases long straw can partially cover the seed boot opening and effect seed placement or block the boot completely.

  • Page 25: Wheel Studs / Rims

    Wheel Studs / Rims Recommendations for Torque Settings and Inspection Intervals Minimum Recommended Tension Intervals for Agricultural Wheels INITIAL FITMENT RETENSION AT 4 HOURS OF OPERATION 8 HOURS OF OPERATION 24 HOURS OF OPERATION 48 HOURS OF OPERATION Alternatively, after the first 50km and subsequently every 100km, the stud bolt nuts are to be tightened by means of a dynamometric key and with the torque values listed below.

  • Page 26: Cleaning & Storage

    CLEANING & STORAGE 1. Wash the machine with pressure washer and store undercover on a level hard surface in a dry place. If storing outdoors, place a wooden board under the discs to prevent them from resting in the ground and rusting. 2.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REPAIR Plant Misses Air leaks on bin lids or metering Fan speed No seed in Slot Check airflow at base of seed boot Blocked seed boot and clean if necessary – check Blocked hoses seed hoses Plant Multiples Bridging in seed box Seed not graded.
  • Page 32 Excess disc wear Replace discs if close to 17" Cover wheels not closing Cover wheel too far away from Remove spacers to get desired fill. or throwing too much soil furrow Soil conditions may vary. Eg: or lifting seed from slot Sandy soil requires less spring pressure &...

  • Page 33: Parts Catalogue

    Narrow Fold Range PARTS CATALOGUE...
  • Page 34 Left Hand Side Row Unit...
  • Page 35 Right Hand Side Row Unit...
  • Page 36 Disc and Hub Complete Part Number: 5204010551-4...
  • Page 37 Disc and Hub Bearing Part Number: 5204010552-2...
  • Page 38 Complete Depth Wheel Assy Left Hand Part Number: 5498010201-0...
  • Page 39 Complete Depth Wheel Assy Right Hand Part Number: 54840102019R...
  • Page 40 Depth Wheel Hub Part Number: 5204010486-0...
  • Page 41 Depth Adjuster Left Hand Part Number: 54840101471...
  • Page 42 Depth Adjuster Right Hand Part Number: 5484010150-1...
  • Page 43 Cover Wheel Arm Left Hand Part Number: 5530015296-0...
  • Page 44 Cover Wheel Arm Right Hand Part Number: 5530015290-1...
  • Page 45 Cover Wheel Complete Part Number: 5288010062-9 Cover Wheel Shaft Part Number: 5232011538-8...
  • Page 46 Press Wheel Arm Left Hand Part Number: 5530015288-0...
  • Page 47 Press Wheel Arm Right Hand Part Number: 5530015295-2...
  • Page 48 Buco Hard V Press Wheel Part Number: BUC10020...
  • Page 49 Cast Roll Bar Bearing Part Number: SMCRCOMP...
  • Page 50 Hydraulic Cylinders Roll Bar Cylinder: NA30A08 Wing Fold Cylinder: NA35B24 Wing Fold Seal Kit: NAK350-R17 Roll Bar Seal Kit: NAK300-R15...
  • Page 51 75 Series Stub Axle Assembly Part Number: 034.491.010...

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