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- Page 1 SP Series 3-Bed / 6-Row Folding Potato Planter Standen Engineering Limited. Hereward Works, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB7 4BP England. Tel: 01353 661111 www.standen.co.uk Fax: 01353 662370...
- Page 5 Therefore, some illustrations and/or text within this publication may differ from your machine. The copyright of this handbook is the property of Standen Engineering Limited, Hereward Works, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB7 4BP. This handbook is issued on the condition that it must not be used, copied or exhibited without their...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Handbook Warranty Replacement Parts SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety HSE Information Sheet INSTALLATION Overview Tractor Suitability Attaching the Planter to the Tractor Preparing the Planter for Work Preparing the Planter for Transport OPERATION Control Box Functions 1.10 Planting 1.11 Planting Depth... -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction to the Handbook This handbook provides the information for the operation, adjustment and maintenance of your SP Series 3-Bed / 6-Row Folding Potato Planter. To enable you to achieve the best results from the machine, the manufacturer recommends that you read the handbook thoroughly prior to using the machine for the first time. -
Page 9: Replacement Parts
The rear section of this handbook contains lists of spare parts available through your Standen Agents. Each illustration shows a complete unit or assembly in exploded form. Standen's policy of continual product development means that components or even complete assemblies are redesigned from time to time. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
The list is not exhaustive. All machinery is potentially dangerous and great care must be exercised by the operators at all times. Standen Engineering Limited will not accept liability for damage or injury caused by their products except when such liability is specifically imposed by English statute. - Page 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When left free standing i.e. not attached to the tractor, the machine must be on level ground. The operator must not leave the tractor seat until the machine has been lowered to the ground, the tractor engine switched off, the handbrake applied and the ignition key removed.
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Page 14: Installation
INSTALLATION Overview The SP Series 3-Bed / 6-Row Folding Potato Planter is designed to plant potatoes with extreme gentleness and accuracy. Seed spacing, planting depth and soil covering are all controlled for optimum results. Gentle seed handling is ensured by a controlled seed flow to the cups. -
Page 15: Preparing The Planter For Work
INSTALLATION Preparing the Planter for Work Remove the dual wheels (item 1, fig 2) from the centre wheels (see dual wheels instructions). Open the rear ram shut-off valves x2 (item 1, fig 3) and lower the machine. Remove the side wing locking pins x4 (item 2, fig 2) front and rear. Lower the side wings until the outer wheels (item 3, fig 2) are just off the ground. - Page 16 INSTALLATION Raise the side wings. When fully raised, refit the front and rear locking pins (item 2, fig 2). Refit the dual wheels (item 1, fig 2) to the centre wheels (see dual wheels instructions). Raise the rear of the planter enough to ensure the centre mouldboard / ridgers are clear of the ground during transport.
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Page 17: Operation
OPERATION 1.10 Control Box Functions POWER ON/OFF: Power ON when LED is illuminated. PLANTING MODULES RUN : Starts / stops all selected drives simultaneously. ON when LED is illuminated. AGITATORS ON / OFF : Starts / stops cup belt agitators. ON when LED is illuminated. -
Page 18: Planting
1.11 OPERATION Planting Careful planting is one of the pre-requisites for a good crop of high quality potatoes. The potatoes should be planted in straight ridges without gaps and at a correct and even depth. This is achieved when, at the beginning of planting, the functions of the planter and the different adjustments are carefully studied. -
Page 19: Floating Openers
OPERATION 1.12 Floating Openers The bottom spring (item 1, fig 7) allows the opener (item 2, fig 7) to ride over obstructions reducing damage to the planter. The top spacer (item 3, fig 7) carries the weight of the opener and prevent it from 'nose diving' in soft soil. The bottom spring should be set to allow the ground pressure during work to lift the opener into the working position. -
Page 20: Parallel Linkage Tool Bars
1.13 OPERATION Parallel Linkage Tool Bars The ridgers / mould boards are mounted at the rear of the planter via parallel linkage arms (item 2, fig 9). During work these arms should be approximately 10° from horizontal. This can be achieved by repositioning the bolts (item 1, fig 10) into a different set of holes. -
Page 21: Ridger Bodies (Optional)
OPERATION 1.14 Ridger Bodies (optional) The ridger bodies (item 1, fig 11) create the sides of the bed. The position of the ridger bodies can be adjusted by loosening the retaining bolts (item 2, fig 11) and sliding the ridger units along the tool bar. The height of the ridger bodies can be adjusted by loosening the retaining bolts (item 3, fig 11) and then raising or lowering each unit. -
Page 22: Feed Of Potatoes To Cups
1.15 OPERATION Feed of Potatoes to Cups When planting, check that the flow of potatoes from the hopper to the feeding cups is satisfactory and that no 'bridging' occurs. The size of gap between the hopper and the feed belts (item 1, fig 12) can be altered by adjusting the regulator plates (item 2, fig 12). - Page 23 OPERATION 1.16 Depending on the size of potatoes being planted, it may be necessary to alter the height of the sensor (item 1, fig 14) in relation to the feeding pocket. The sensor should be positioned higher for larger potatoes and lower for smaller potatoes. To adjust the height of the sensor, loosen the set screw (item 2, fig 14) and slide the support arm (item 3, fig 14) to the required position and re-tighten.
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Page 24: Cup Belts
1.17 OPERATION Cup Belts The cup belts pick up the seed from the feeding pocket and transfer them to the ground. Rapid locking brackets (item 1, fig 15) fitted to each of the tunnels keep the cup belts tensioned and also allow maintenance of the cup belts. To slacken the cup belts, push the handles fully down until hanging loose. -
Page 25: Cup Belt Agitators
OPERATION 1.18 The seed monitors should be adjusted so that the potatoes in the RH cups of each cup belt consistently trip the pivot plates (item 1, fig 16) thus activating the proximity sensors (item 2, fig 16). Initially the bottom stop (item 3, fig 16) should be adjusted so that a gap of approximately 3mm exists between the pivot plate (item 1, fig 16) and the inner face of the tunnel. -
Page 26: Hydraulic Space Selector
1.19 OPERATION Hydraulic Space Selector Seed space setting is electronically selected on the control box touch-screen (see TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION). The hydraulic circuit requires a supply from the tractor of a minimum 13.5 litres/minute (3 gal). The circuit consists of 3 (on 3-bed) or 6 (on 6-row) hydraulic motors. A monitor is fitted to the output shaft of each motor which provides speed information to the control box. -
Page 27: Maintenance
If the seals become damaged it may be possible for dirt to enter the bearing causing accelerated wear. Use only the BP lubricants recommended by Standen or an exact equivalent recommended by your lubricant supplier. -
Page 28: Hydraulic System Maintenance
1.21 MAINTENANCE Hydraulic System Maintenance The components within the hydraulic circuit are designed, on the whole, to be maintenance free. If it becomes necessary to carry out any repair, the work should be carried out by a competent engineer capable of this type of work. Hydraulic oil under pressure is dangerous. -
Page 29: Daily Maintenance
Check metalwork for any damage or wear and repair or replace as necessary. Inspect wheel bearings and check for excessive wear, replace as necessary. Re-pack with fresh grease on re-assembly. Replace the pressure filter element. Use only genuine Standen replacement parts. THESE ARE NOT WASHABLE ELEMENTS. -
Page 30: Out Of Season Storage
1.23 MAINTENANCE Out of Season Storage The machine can frequently operate in soils which contain chemical fertilisers etc. When the working season is completed wash the machine thoroughly prior to carrying out the following checks and operations. Apply oil, grease or an anti rust agent on any exposed bright metal surfaces which have been polished by the soil flow. -
Page 31: Specification
SPECIFICATIONS 1.24 Dimensions Length 5.5 m (without cage wheels & row wipers) Width (in work) 7.0 m Width (in transport) 3.85 m Height (in work) 2.4 m Height (in transport max.) 4.3 m Weight 6-row (empty) 5240 kg Technical Data Hopper capacity 3000 kg Tractor power requirement... - Page 32 1.25 SPECIFICATIONS...
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Page 33: Circuit Diagrams
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 1.26 Hydraulic Valve Bank and Slave Valves... - Page 39 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Touch-Screen Space Selector Fig 1A Fig 2A Always turn the control system OFF before transporting the planter on the road. Do not leave the control box outside and always disconnect the control box from the tractor electrical supply when not in use, so avoiding the possibility of draining the battery.
- Page 40 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Setting Up The Control System Turn the control system ON. When fully powered up, the ‘home’ screen will display (see fig 3A). To ensure the calculations for seed spacing and seed coverage are correct, the following information must be set. Press the icon once.
- Page 41 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Calibrating The Control System To ensure the seed is planted at the correct spacing the control system will need to be calibrated. The system should always be re-calibrated when changing seed size. To calibrate the system: Press the icon .
- Page 42 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Home Screen Seed monitors Seed spacing Drives ON/OFF Prime system Belt control Settings 1 Settings 2 Statistics Diagnostics Home screen Fig 3A Seed Spacing Screen Decrease spacing Seed spacing area Increase spacing (keypad) Fig 4A Seed spacing (keypad)
- Page 43 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Settings 1 (press once) Display imperial units Previous page Next page Fig 5A Display metric units Reset season seed count Fig 6A Reset day seed count NOT ACTIVE Fig 7A Decrease delay Increase delay...
- Page 44 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Fig 8A Decrease rows Increase rows NOT ACTIVE Fig 9A Decrease Increase percentage percentage NOT ACTIVE Fig 10A Seed monitor Seed monitor decrease delay increase delay...
- Page 45 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Fig 11A Decrease Increase brightness brightness...
- Page 46 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Settings 2 (press for 3 seconds) Previous page Next page Fig 12A Decrease wheel Increase wheel circumference circumference Fig 13A Decrease Increase wheelings wheelings NOT ACTIVE Fig 14A...
- Page 47 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION NOT ACTIVE Fig 15A Decrease Increase dead-band dead-band Fig 16A Decrease row Increase row configuration configuration...
- Page 48 SP-600 TOUCH-SCREEN OPERATION Belt Control Previous page Next page Fig 17A Decrease Increase constant constant Statistics Screen Fig 18A...
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