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Food Plotter No-Till Drill
HDNT-65
Operator's Manual
Rel. 07/22

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  • Page 1 Food Plotter No-Till Drill HDNT-65 Operator’s Manual Rel. 07/22...
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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 …………………………………………………………………… 10-11 Attaching to Tractor……………………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Heavy built, but constructed to be able to be handled by tractors as low as 50 HP, the HDNT-65 is designed for planting deer food plots around woodlands or high precision pasture seeding in the fall.

  • 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: Attaching To Tractor

    Attaching to Tractor Warning: When attaching the Food Plotter, Never allow anyone to stand between the Food Plotter and the tractor. Serious injury or death can occur! Attaching the Food Plotter Back up the tractor to the Food Plotter, • while lining up the lower tractor links to the Food Plotter lower pins.

  • Page 13: Chain Routing

    Chain Routing Warning: Never attempt to adjust or change Food Plotter roller chains when ma- chine is running. Serious injury or death can occur! Before attempting any work on the tractor or implement, shut off tractor engine, remove key and set brake. Block tires if necessary.

  • Page 14: Seed Rate Adjustment

    Seed Rate Adjustment Large Hopper To increase the seed rate, turn the knob on the right side of the hopper clockwise, and lock the jam nuts on the threaded shaft to assure seeding accuracy. Refer to the indicator reading on the square seed shaft and find the corresponding number on the calibration chart to assure you new rate.

  • Page 15: Setting Application Charts

    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. Travel a determined distance and then weigh the seeds in the bag.

  • Page 16: Calibration Charts

    Calibration Charts Calibration Chart - Large Hopper - Chart 2 Seed Cup Position Seed Type 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 Gate Pos. Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Annual Rye Grass Kentucky Blue Grass Perennial Rye Grass Creeping Red Fescue Rebel III Fescue Pennington Contractor's Mix Orchard Grass Wheat Oats...
  • Page 17 Calibration Charts Calibration Chart - Small Hopper - Chart 4 "lbs. per acre" Flute Engagement Seed Type 3/16 1-1/8 Sorghum Kobe Lespedza Korean Lespedza Bi-Color Lespedza Brown Top Millet Japanese Millet Hybrid Pearl Millet Rape Switchgrass Seeds per Seed Box Legume Seedbox (small hopper): All small round types seeds that flow easily and are generally planted at a fairly low rate, typically from as low as 3 lbs.

  • Page 18: 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. 1 Hour Check all fasteners and hardware including set screws in sprockets and bearing collars and re- tighten as necessary.

  • Page 19: 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 21: Parts Breakdown

    Food Plotter No Till Drill HDNT-65 Parts Manual Rel. 07/22...
  • Page 22 Large Hopper...
  • Page 23 Hopper Assembly Large Hopper Item Part # Description Qty. SB101332 Large hopper lid weldment 7’ SB101328 Large hopper weldment 7” SB117496 Lid cable SB500118 Bolt, HH 1/4”-20 x 3/4” SB500051 Washer, flat 1/4”-20 SB500119 Nut, HH 1/4”-20 x 3/4” Gr 2 SB101357 Agitator weldment 7”...
  • Page 24 Large Hopper...
  • Page 25 Hopper Assembly Large Hopper Item Part # Description Qty. SB100476 Shaft collar 7/8” bore SB100691 IGUS bearing MFI1620-10 for 7/8” shaft collar SB500131 Bolt, HH 3/8”-16 x 1” Gr 5 SB500055 Washer, flat 1/2” SB100744 Shaft collar 3/4” bore SB500116 Bolt, carriage 5/16”-18 x 3/4”...
  • Page 26 Small Hopper...
  • Page 27 Hopper Assembly Small Hopper Item Part # Description Qty. SB101331 Small hopper lid weldment SB101325 Small hopper weldment SB100617 Knob SB500110 Nut, elastic stop 3/8”-16 Gr 5 SB101607 Spacer, small decal scale SB500139 Bolt, carriage 3/8”-16 x 3/4” Gr 5 SB500121 Nut, flange 3/8”-16 Gr.
  • Page 28 Roller Chain Main Drive Sprocket...
  • Page 29 Hopper Assembly Roller Chain Item Part # Description Qty. SB10000202 Roller Chain #40 x 89 links (small hopper drive) SB135209 Roller Chain #50 X 99 links (large hopper drive) SB135208 Roller Chain #50 X 91 links (main drive)(units w/28 tooth sprocket) 1 SB136379 Roller Chain #50 X 96 links (main drive)(units w/40 tooth sprocket) 1 *NOTE: Before ordering item #3 Roller Chain, be sure to check the number of teeth on the main drive...
  • Page 30 Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Frame Assembly See Note, page 33...
  • Page 31 Frame Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SB135614 Seeder frame weldment SB135233 Scatter pan Greenscape 750 SB500139 Bolt, carriage 3/8”-16x3/4” Gr 5 SB135237 Rear cover sheet weldment SB500607 Screw, self tapping 1/4” x 3/4” SB135363 Seeder front cover pan SB500103 Bolt HH 1/2”-13 x 3-1/2”...
  • Page 32 Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Frame Assembly See Note, page 33...
  • Page 33 Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SB101576 Transmission small sprocket weldment (28 tooth) SB100740 Transmission large sprocket weldment (40 tooth) SB135208 Roller Chain #50 x 91 links (fits 28 tooth sprocket only!) SB136379 Roller Chain #50 x 96 links (fits 40 tooth sprocket only!) SB100733 Sprocket 50BS15H (1-1/4”...
  • Page 34 Coulter Assembly RH Coulter Assembly LH Coulter Assembly Note: Item 3, PN SA7001 Coulter Disc Complete is used on the LH and RH Coulter Assembly. The difference is the side the hub is on. The hub facies the RH side of the implement on the RH Coulter Assembly and opposite for the LH Assembly.
  • Page 35 Coulter Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA8008R Coulter kit - RH SA8008L Coulter kit - LH SA7001 Coulter disc complete SA8006 U-bolt SA8005 Coulter spring arm SA8004 Coulter spring LNM1620 Self locking nut M16-2.0 SA4008 CP5x40 Cotter pin M5x40 SA8010 Lower hitch pin 20x90 CP3x35...
  • Page 36 Disc Assembly Front Disc Assembly Rear Disc Assembly Disc Assembly - Front Disc Assembly - Rear SA7001F SA7001R...
  • Page 37 Disc Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. SA7001R Disc assembly complete, rear SA7007 Seed drill casting, rear SA7001F Disc assembly complete, front SA7006 Seed drill casting, front SA6001 Disc support bracket long (rear) SA6002 Disc support bracket short (front) SA7003 V-bolt M12x1.75 NM12175 Nut M12-1.75...
  • Page 38 Disc Assembly Front Disc Assembly Rear Disc Assembly Disc Assembly - Front Disc Assembly - Rear SA7001F SA7001R...
  • Page 39 Disc Assembly Item Part # Description Qty. BM061025 Bolt M6-1.0x25 NM0610 Nut M6-1.0 SA4027 Stud, disc assembly *Warning! See note below. SA4028 Stud, disc assembly *Warning! See note below. NM1620L Nut M16-2.0 LH threads (for SA4027 LH stud only) NM1620 Nut M16-2.0 (for SA4028 RH stud only) Note: Warning! When removing/replacing Disc Assembly Studs note that the LH &...
  • Page 40 Cultipacker...
  • Page 41 Frame Assembly Cultipacker Item Part # Description Qty. SB135200 Cultipacker frame weldment SB500193 Nut nylock 5/8”-11 Gr 2 SB500057 Washer flat 5/8” DL8004 Spring SB135214 Cultipacker adjustment mount weldment SB500113 Nut nylock 3/4”-10 Gr 2 SB500161 Bolt HH 3/4”-10x2-1/2” Gr 5 SB135313 Cultipacker pivot sleeve SB500127...
  • Page 42 Decals...
  • Page 43 Frame Assembly Decals Item Part # Description Qty. SB100759 Decal Caution SB101400 Decal Warning falling off SB101401 Decal Warning Crush/Pinch SB101177 Decal Scale large hopper SB101178 Decal Scale small hopper SB101379 Decal Red reflective strip 2” x 9” SB135715 Decal Small hopper calibration Chart 3 SB135716 Decal Small hopper calibration Chart 4 SB135714...

  • 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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  • Page 46 1715 South Slappey Blvd Albany, GA 31701 800-673-6369 www.lmcag.com...

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