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  • Page 1 Swivel Planter Filler Operators Manual...
  • Page 3 This warranty does not apply to any machine that has been altered outside the factory in any way so as, in the judgement of Mayo, to affect its operation, reliability or safety, or which has been subject to misuse, neglect or accident.
  • Page 5 MAYO PIVOTING PLANTER FILLER Model 645 WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT WARRANTY REGISTRATION (please print) This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of deliv- ery. Customer’s Name Dealer Name Address Address City, State/Province, Code City, State/Province, Code Phone Number ( Phone Number ( Contact Name Model Serial Number...

  • Page 7: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your dealer the serial number of your Mayo Manufacturing Pivoting Planter Filler when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Introduction ............1 Safety ..............2 General Safety ............3 Equipment Safety Guidelines ........ 4 Safety Training ............5 Safety Signs ............5 Preparation ............6 Installation Safety ..........6 Operating Safety ............ 7 Transport Safety ............

  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Mayo Model 465 Pivoting Planter Filler and welcome to Mayo's quality line of potato handling equipment. This equipment is designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer in the agricultural industry for the conveying of seed potatoes into a planter.

  • Page 12: Safety

    If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or Mayo, P.O. Box 497, Bus Highway 2, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, 56721. (Telephone) 218-773-1234, (FAX) 218-773-6693 or toll free at 1-800-223-5873.

  • Page 13: General Safety

    1. Read and understand the Op- YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and erator's Manual and all & safety maintenance of your Mayo Pivoting Planter Filler. signs before supplying power, YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who...

  • Page 14: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of 6. This equipment is dangerous to children and the main concerns in designing and developing persons unfamiliar with its operation. The opera- a machine. However, every year many accidents tor should be a responsible, properly trained and occur which could have been avoided by a few physically able person familiar with farm machin-...

  • Page 15: Safety Training

    SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our times. efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator or 2.

  • Page 16: Preparation

    PREPARATION 1. Never operate the Pivoting Planter Filler and 5. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. auxiliary equipment until you have read and completely understand this manual, the auxiliary 6. Be sure machine is properly anchored, adjusted equipment Operator's Manual, and each of the and in good operating condition.

  • Page 17: Operating Safety

    OPERATING SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Make sure that anyone who will be operating the 1. Make certain that you are in compliance with local, Pivoting Planter Filler or working on or around the state/provincial and federal regulations regarding units reads and understands all the operating, main- transporting agricultural equipment on public road- tenance and safety information in the operator's ways.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY 2.10 LOCK-OUT TAG-OUT SAFETY 1. Establish a formal Lock-Out Tag-Out program for 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor your operation. maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 2. Train all operators and service personnel before al- 2. Follow good shop prac- lowing them to work around the loading system.

  • Page 19: Hydraulic Safety

    2.13 HYDRAULIC SAFETY 2.14 REFUELING SAFETY 1. Make sure that all the components in the hydrau- 1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. lic system are kept in good condition and are clean. 2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu- elling.

  • Page 20: Gas Motor Safety

    2.16 GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in opera- AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS tion.

  • Page 21: Employee Sign-Off Form

    Mayo Manufacturing, Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricul- tural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining a Mayo built machine must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.

  • Page 23: Safety Sign Locations

    SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
  • Page 24 The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...
  • Page 25 The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...
  • Page 26 The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...

  • Page 27: Operation

    TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Mayo Manufacturing Pivoting Planter Filler is de- Many features incorporated into this machine are the signed to convey product from a transporting vehicle result of suggestions made by customers like you.

  • Page 28: Machine Components

    MACHINE COMPONENTS The Mayo Manufacturing Pivoting Planter Filler is designed to convey seed potatoes from transport vehicle into a planter. The boom raises and lowers as required to match the height of the planter. An extendable dogleg and chute are used to match the discharge position to the planter. In addition, the boom frame pivots to discharge the material along the length of the planter.

  • Page 29: General Operation Theory

    GENERAL OPERATION THEORY The Pivoting Planter Filler is used to convey seed The pivoting Planter Filler is moved up to the planter potatoes from a transport vehicle into a planter. It and unhooked. The truck or trailer is positioned at the pivots to distribute the potatoes along the width of the hopper.

  • Page 30: Machine Break-In

    A. Read Pivoting Planter Filler and auxiliary equip- and longevity of your new Mayo Pivoting Planter Filler. ment manuals before starting. The checklist should be performed before operating the machine and prior to each operation thereafter.

  • Page 31: Controls

    CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should famil- iarize themselves with the location and function of the controls. Some machines may vary slightly due to custom features but they are similar and all controls are labelled. 1. Gas Engine: A small Honda gas engine is used with the unit.
  • Page 32 Fig. 4 HYDRAULIC VALVE BANK 2. Hydraulic Valve Bank: The hydraulic valve bank is located on the left side of the frame for easy and convenient access for the operator. Review prior to starting engine. d. Boom Swing: a. Chute Position: This 3-position spring-loaded-to-neutral- This 3-position spring-loaded-to-neutral- center hydraulic valve controls the position...
  • Page 33 Fig. 5 FLOW CONTROL VALVES 3. Flow Controls: 2 flow control valves are mounted on the left side of the frame providing convenient access for the operator. Review prior to starting engine. a. Function Speed Adjustment: This infinitely variable flow control is used to control and set the speed the hydraulic cylinders extend and retract.
  • Page 34 5. Needle Valves: This frame pivot cylinder is equipped with a needle valve in the line to each port on the cylinder. Turn the knob clockwise to close valves and counter- clockwise to open. Turn only a small amount when adjusting the cylinder extend/retract speed. A small adjustment can result in a large change in speed.

  • Page 35: Attaching/Unhooking

    ATTACHING / UNHOOKING Follow this procedure when attaching the Pivoting Planter Filler to a truck:. 1. Make sure that all bystanders, especially small children, are clear of the working area. 2. Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely back up to the machine. 3.
  • Page 36 11. Raise the mechanical jack. Pull out pin, rotate 90° and place jack in stowed position. Replace pin. Fig. 10 MECHANICAL JACK 12. Raise the hydraulic jack. Pull out anchor pin, rotate 90° and place jack in its stowed position. Replace anchor pin.

  • Page 37: Operating

    OPERATING OPERATING SAFETY • Read Operator's Manual before starting. Review • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. safety instructions annually. • Install safety locks on boom and pivot, retract • Turn engine OFF, place controls in their OFF jacks and fold outriggers before transporting.
  • Page 38 4. Prepare the Pivoting Planter Filler: a. Retract the hitch and secure with the pin and retainer. Hitch b. Remove the swing lock pin. Swing Lock c. Remove the boom support transport pole. d. Fold down both outriggers. Boom Support / Outriggers Fig.

  • Page 39: Hydraulic Controls

    4. Starting Machine: a. Clear the area of bystanders. Know where everyone is before starting. b. Place all controls in the OFF position. Fig. 15 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS c. Close the choke if the engine is cold. d. Move the throttle to its 1/2 throttle position. e.
  • Page 40 7. Leveling: The Pivoting Planter Filler is designed with a mechanical and hydraulic jack on the front corners of the machine. Use the jacks to level and stabilize the front of the frame dur- ing operation. Fig. 18 LEVELING 8. Boom Position: The boom position can be raised and low- ered to accommodate the height of any transport truck and planter bin.
  • Page 41 9. Pivot Position: The boom position can be moved to the left and right as required to fill the full length of the planter bin. Use the pivot and raise functions in conjunction with the dogleg and chute to place the seed potatoes exactly where required.
  • Page 42 10. Dogleg Position: The dogleg can be raised and lowered to accommodate the full length of the planter bin. Use in conjunction with the other Filler conveyor frame functions to place the seed potatoes where required. Medium High Fig. 21 DOGLEG POSITION...
  • Page 43 11. Chute Position: The chute can be extended or retracted to allow the Filler to place see potatoes in the planter bin where required. Use all the Filler frame position functions in conjunction to place the seed potatoes where required. Retracted Extended Fig.
  • Page 44 13. Equipment Placement: The best results are obtained when the Filler is centered relative to the planter bin at the start. This allows the height, pivot, dogleg and chute position adjustments to work together to place the seed potatoes where required in the planter bin. Fig.
  • Page 45 15. Operating Hints: a. Be sure that all workers and operators are supplied with and use the required safety gear. b. Keep the working area clean and as dry as possible to prevent slipping and tripping. c. Train all operators before starting. An un- trained operator is not qualified to operate this machine and can expose himself and others to needless hazards.

  • Page 46: Storage

    4.9 STORAGE STORAGE SAFETY • Store the Pivoting Planter Filler on a firm, level surface. • If required, make sure the unit is solidly blocked 7. Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting. • Make certain all mechanical locks are safely 8.

  • Page 47: Transport

    • Always use hazard flashers on the towing vehicle when transporting. Mayo Pivoting Planter Fillers are designed to be eas- ily and conveniently moved from location to location. Transporting is used to describe when the machine is being towed by a truck. When transporting, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 48 6. Install the transport locks: a. Boom support pole. Boom Support Pole b. Frame pivot lock pin. Pivot Lock Pin c. Outrigger lock brackets. 7. Install an optional lighting package on the rear of the frame if not equipped with lights. 8.

  • Page 49: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 1. Grease Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature • Follow good shop practices: grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance meeting or exceeding the NLGI #2 rating for all Keep service area clean and dry.

  • Page 50: Servicing Intervals

    5.1.3 SERVICING INTERVALS 10 Hours or Daily The period recommended is based on normal oper- ating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent servicing. 1. Check engine fluid levels. a. Gas tank. b. Crankcase oil. Fig. 33 ENGINE FLUID LEVELS 50 Hours or Weekly The period recommended is based on normal oper- ating conditions.

  • Page 51: Sight Glass

    2. Check oil level in hydraulic reservoir. Fig. 36 SIGHT GLASS 3. Clean engine air cleaner. Fig. 37 AIR CLEANER 4. Check conveyor alignment. Intake Discharge Fig. 38 CONVEYOR ALIGNMENT...
  • Page 52 100 Hours or 3 Months 1. Change engine oil. a. Drain Plug. b. Fill plug. Engine 2. Change hydraulic system oil filter. Hydraulic Oil Filter Fig. 39 REAR FRAME 3. Check tire pressure. Fig. 40 TIRES...
  • Page 53 200 Hours or Annually 1. Grease pivot plate. Front Rear Fig. 41 PIVOT PLATE 2. Check conveyor tension. Fig. 42 CONVEYOR ADJUSTERS (Typical) 3. Wash machine. Fig. 43 MACHINE...
  • Page 54 Bi-Annually 1. Change oil in hydraulic system. Fig. 44 DRAIN PLUG...

  • Page 55: Service Record

    5.1.4 SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION CODE: CHECK CHANGE CLEAN GREASE RE-PACK HOURS SERVICED MAINTENANCE 10 HOURS OR DAILY Engine Fluid Levels 50 HOURS OR WEEKLY Conveyor Roller Bearings Hydraulic Oil Level Engine Air Cleaner Conveyor Alignment...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    5.2 MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance pro- gram on your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free use. 5.2.1 CLEANING AIR CLEANER 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and re- move ignition key before maintaining.

  • Page 57: Changing Engine Oil And Filter

    5.2.2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and re- move ignition key before maintaining. 3. Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it contacts exposed skin. It is best to change oil while the engine is warm to keep the contaminants in suspension.

  • Page 58: Changing Hydraulic Oil And Filter

    5.2.3 CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL AND FILTER 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, turn off ignition and wait for all moving parts to stop before changing oil and filter. 3. Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it contacts exposed skin.
  • Page 59 5.2.4 CONVEYOR BELT TENSION/ALIGNMENT OR REPLACEMENT A conveyor belt is used to move seed potatoes into the machine. The tension and alignment of the con- veyor should be checked weekly to insure proper function. Replace the conveyor belt when damaged or badly worn.
  • Page 60 4. Alignment: The conveyor is properly aligned when the belt runs in the center of the frame panels and the shafts. Be sure to run the conveyor a full revolu- tion to check the entire belt. The belt can move from side-to-side while it is turning as long as it doesn't contact the sides.
  • Page 61 5. Replacement: a. Move one or both of the shafts into their loosest position. b. Open the belt by removing the connecting rod on the belt. c. Attach the replacement belt to the end of the old belt. d. Slowly pull the old belt out of the machine and thread the new one into position.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The Mayo Pivoting Planter Filler is a self-contained portable elevating conveyor that pivots and is used to load seed potatoes into a planter. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimum maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE...

  • Page 65: Bolt Torque

    BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque* Bolt...

  • Page 66: Lubricant Specifications

    LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 67: Hydraulic Fitting Torque

    HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE Tube Nut Size Torque Recommened Tightening Flare Type Tube Fittings * Size Across Value• Turns To Tighten Flats (After Finger 1. Check flare and flare seat for defects Tightening) that might cause leakage. (in.) (in.) (N.m) (lb-ft) (Flats) (Turn) 2.

  • Page 68: Index

    INDEX PAGE PAGE Introduction ............1 Index ..............56 Safety ..............2 Battery Safety ..........9 Employee Sign-Off Form ......11 Equipment Safety Guidelines .....4 Operation ............16 Gas Motor Safety........10 Attaching/Unhooking.........21 General Safety..........3 Controls ............20 Hydraulic Safety .........9 General Operation Theory ......18 Installation Safety ........6 Machine Break-In ........19 Lock-Out Tag-Out Safety ......8 Machine Components.......17...
  • Page 70 MAYO MANUFACTURING CO. BUS HIGHWAY 2 BOX 497 EAST GRAND FORKS, MN 56721 PHONE (218) 773-1234 TOLL FREE (800) 223-5873 FAX (218) 773-6693 PRINTED IN USA ISSUE DATE: MAY 2012 PART NUMBER: 610-001...

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