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Model 5540-50
Folding Grain Drill
Operators Manual
LANDOLL COMPANY, LLC
1900 North Street
Marysville, Kansas 66508
(785) 562-5381
800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM
F-975-2405

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  • Page 1 ‘ Model 5540-50 Folding Grain Drill Operators Manual LANDOLL COMPANY, LLC 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM F-975-2405...

  • Page 2: Instructions For Ordering Parts

    Instructions for Ordering Parts ** Repair parts must be ordered through an Authorized Dealer ** DEALER INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS FROM LANDOLL PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Phone #: 800-423-4320 785-562-5381 Fax #: 888-527-3909 Order online: dealer.landoll.com IDENTIFICATION PLATE The identification plate, which lists the model number and serial number, is located on the front of the frame.
  • Page 3 DANGER DO NOT operate or perform any maintenance tasks on this equipment until you have completed the following: 1. Receive proper training to operate this equipment safely. 2. Read and understand the operator’s manual. 3. Be thoroughly trained on inspection and repair procedures. Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury or possibly death.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Introduction and Safety Information Understanding Safety Statements ........1-2 Transporting Safety .
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Resetting Opener Air Pressure ........4-15 Maintenance.

  • Page 7: Introduction And Safety Information

    Introduction and Safety Information The Landoll Model 5540 Grain Drill is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By following each section of this manual, your system will perform as designed for you and your operation.

  • Page 8: Understanding Safety Statements

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Understanding Safety NOTE Make sure you read and understand the information Statements contained in this manual and on the machine signs (decals) before you attempt to operate or maintain this You will find various types of safety information on the machine.
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Transporting Safety Maintenance Safety 1. Understand the procedure before doing the work. Use IMPORTANT proper tools and equipment. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to 2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped. comply with all state and local laws. 3.

  • Page 10: Prepare For Emergencies

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Prepare for Emergencies Safety Chain 1. Keep a First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher handy. 1. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery, which is 2. Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, 10,100 pounds minimum in accordance with ASAE hospital, and fire department near the phone.

  • Page 11: Safety Decals And Reflectors

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Decals and Reflectors New safety signs may be ordered from your Landoll dealer. Refer to this section for parts and proper safety The 5540 grain drill is equipped with all safety signs sign placement. installed for safe operation.
  • Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS P/N 224512 Important: Air System Front, left side of hitch, bottom QTY. 1 P/N 224512 Important: Air System Inside lid, center box QTY. 1 P/N 211045 Important: Air System Operation Front, left side of hitch, 2nd from bottom QTY.
  • Page 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS P/N 528934 Yellow Reflector Amber light bracket, front/bottom outside, both light brackets QTY. 2 P/N 528934 Yellow Reflector Walkboards, middle, inside QTY. 2 P/N 528934 Yellow Reflector Walkboards, all, outside QTY. 4 P/N 528933 Red Reflector Light brackets, rear, bottom QTY.

  • Page 14: Orange Reflector

    TABLE OF CONTENTS P/N 528933 Red Reflector Light brackets, red, bottom, rear QTY. 2 P/N 528938 Orange Reflector Light brackets, rear, top QTY. 2 P/N 528938 Orange Reflector Light brackets, top QTY. 2 P/N 224589 SIS 20 mile/h (Center Seed Box) Telescoping hitch, rear QTY.

  • Page 15: Smv Emblem

    TABLE OF CONTENTS P/N 70260977 SMV Emblem Telescoping hitch, rear QTY. 1 P/N 141597 Danger: Electrocution Hazard Front side of RH and LH marker mounts QTY. 2 F-975-2405...
  • Page 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table provided for general use. NOTES: 1-10 F-975-2405...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Landoll Company, LLC DEALER NAME________________________________ Marysville, Kansas www.landoll.com We at Landoll wish to thank you for purchasing our product. We have spent considerable time and effort to MODEL # research, design, test and develop this machine and are confident it will serve you in the use for which it was SERIAL # designed.
  • Page 18 1) subjected to or operated in a manner which, at any time, have exceeded the product design limits: 2) repaired or altered outside our factory in any way so as, in the judgment of Landoll Company, LLC , to affect its stability or reliability: 3) subject to misuse, negligence, accident, or has been operated in a manner expressly prohibited in the instructions;...
  • Page 19 This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as Landoll Company, LLC is willing and able to repair or replace defective parts in the prescribed manner.

  • Page 20: Model Specifications

    5540 SERIES GRAIN DRILL CAPACITIES Seed Box Fertilizer Box Grass Seed Box Model Capacity Capacity Capacity 5540-50 (W/Out Fertilizer) 162.5 Bushels 16.5 5540-50 (W/Dry Fertilizer) 100 Bushels 5250 LBS. 16.5 NOTE: Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Prior 5540 SERIES GRAIN DRILL HITCH WEIGHTS...

  • Page 21: Tire Inflation

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Tire Inflation Tire Size Tire Manufacturer Ply/Load Rating Inflation Pressure (Psi) (Max.) LOAD INDEX 167A8B 12,015 LBS. VF 480/45R17 78 psi @ 25MPH LOAD INDEX 134/4680 LBS. IF 280/70R16 Firestone 64 psi @ 40MPH LOAD INDEX 1508/B 7400 LBS. 380/55R 16.5 IMP Goodyear 74 psi...

  • Page 22: General Torque Specifications (Rev. 4/97)

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Torque Specifications (rev. 4/97) TORQUE SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS - This chart provides tightening torques for general purpose applications when special torques are not specified on process or drawing. Assembly torques apply to plated nuts and cap-screws assembled without supplemental lubrication (as received condition).

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications TORQUE IS SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS- 37 JIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97) This chart provides tightening torques for general purpose applications when special torques are not specified on process or drawing. Assembly torques apply to plated nuts and capscrews assembled without supplemental lubrication (as received condition).

  • Page 24: Drive Placement

    7-1/2” SPACING 26-5/8” 15” 13-1/4” 21-3/8” 15-3/8” MARKER STAND ASSEMBLY SEED DRIVE POINT ROW SEED CLUTCH FERTILIZER CLUTCH DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE ONLY ASSEMBLY ONLY 5540-50’ LEFT OUTER SEED BOX 10” SPACING Figure 2-2: 5540-50 Left Outer Seed Drive Placement F-975-2405...
  • Page 25 BEARING MOUNT DRIVE ONLY ONLY 5540-50’ LEFT INNER SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 40-3/4” 20-1/16” 15-3/8” FERTILIZER SEED DRIVE FERTILIZER BEARING MOUNT DRIVE ONLY ONLY 5540-50’ LEFT INNER SEED BOX 10” SPACING Figure 2-3: 5540-50’ Left Inner Seed Drive Placement F-975-2405...
  • Page 26 BEARING MOUNT DRIVE ONLY ONLY 5540-50’ RIGHT INNER SEED BOX 7-1/2” SPACING 40-3/4” 20-1/16” 15-3/8” FERTILIZER SEED DRIVE FERTILIZER BEARING MOUNT DRIVE ONLY ONLY 5540-50’ RIGHT INNER SEED BOX 10” SPACING Figure 2-4: 5540-50’ Right Inner Seed Drive Placement 2-10 F-975-2405...
  • Page 27 7-1/2” SPACING 15” 15” 10-3/4” 15-3/8” 21-3/8” MARKER STAND ASSEMBLY SEED DRIVE POINT ROW SEED CLUTCH FERTILIZER CLUTCH DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE ONLY ASSEMBLY ONLY 5540-50’ RIGHT OUTER SEED BOX 10” SPACING Figure 2-5: 5540-50’ Right Outer Seed Drive Placement F-975-2405 2-11...
  • Page 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table provided for general use. NOTES: 2-12 F-975-2405...

  • Page 29: Assembly Safety

    Chapter 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Assembly Instructions Assembly Safety WARNING Your new 5540 Grain Drill comes nearly completely Do not attempt to lift heavy parts (such as the assembled from the factory and ready to go to the field. frame, wheel lift, and pull hitch) manually. Use a This section includes press wheel and option assembly hoist or a forklift to move these parts into procedures.
  • Page 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS Press Wheel Assembly DANGER DANGER 1. Attach each press wheel assembly to each air opener Opener blades are extremely sharp. Exercise assembly on the Grain Drill using press wheel arm pin extreme care when working on or near opener and 3/4 lock nut See Figure 3-1.
  • Page 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-975-2405...
  • Page 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS Small Seed Attachment 5. Remove the three outer locking nuts on the seed shaft bearing assembly See Figure 3-5. Slide the bearing Installation (Option) assembly over the small seed square meter shaft. Insert the bearing assembly mounting screws into the See Figures 3-4 for small seed attachment overview.
  • Page 33 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXISTING MAIN SEED BOX ASSEMBLY 3/8-16 LOCKNUT SMALL SEED BOX ASSEMBLY 2 HOLE MOUNTING PLA BEARING ASSEMBLY BEARING ASSEMBLY AND MOUNT SMALL SEED CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SHIELD BRACKET Figure 3-4: Small Seed Assembly Overview F-975-2405...
  • Page 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7. Attach the front of the chain adjustment bracket to the 10. Remove existing 7/8 hex drive shaft above the drill 7 seed box bracket with the 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 hex head cap x 7 frame tube. Install the grass seed bracket and screw.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Chapter 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Never allow anyone to ride on the 5540 Grain Drill Install hitch cylinder and wing lock pins before at any time. Allowing a person to ride on the transporting. Failure to lockout the cylinders can machine can inflict serious personal injury or cause the unit to settle during transport which death to that person.

  • Page 36: Initial Checklist

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 5540 Operation Checklist This section is a checklist for general operating procedures. Refer to individual sections for further details on safety, settings, and proper procedures. Initial Checklist 1.Read and understand the operating manual and all Safety Information. 2.Attach the grain drill to the tractor with proper pin and safety chain.

  • Page 37: Field Operation

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Field Operation Never allow anyone to ride on the grain drill, stay clear of moving parts. Raise the drill when turning. Avoid backing up to prevent plugging and equipment damage. Stay away from power lines during operation when folding or unfolding the drill and markers. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.

  • Page 38: Tractor Preparation

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Tractor Preparation Grain Drill Preparation The Landoll 5540 Grain Drill is designed to be pulled by 1. Prior to operating the 5540 Grain Drill, read and tractor equipped with a double lip or clevis type hitch. If understand the operator's manual and all decals.
  • Page 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS Attaching Grain Drill To The WARNING Tractor Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious personnel injury. Avoid the WARNING hazard by relieving system pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all The Grain Drill has positive and negative tongue connections before applying pressure.

  • Page 40: Cylinder Locks

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Cylinder Locks 2. To install the telescoping hitch transport lock, fully raise the main lift and hitch. Remove the pin from the 1. Transport lock pins are provided to secure the Grain storage position and install through the hole in the Drill in raised and folded positions.
  • Page 41 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-975-2405...
  • Page 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS Folding/Unfolding the Grain Drill 3. When unfolding: a. Remove cylinder lock pin from telescoping hitch The Grain Drill is equipped with hydraulic cylinders to fold and place in storage locations See Figure 4-2. and unfold the drill from transport to field position. A b.
  • Page 43 TABLE OF CONTENTS Leveling the Hitch Hitch Leveling Field Position 1. When unfolding the Grain Drill the hitch is lowered to Hitch Clevis Adjustment its lowest point to allow the wing fold locks to unhook and clear. Before starting to plant, the hitch should be 1.
  • Page 44 TABLE OF CONTENTS Transporting the Grain Drill CAUTION 1. Check and follow all federal, state, and local Excessive speed may result in loss of control of requirements before transporting the Grain Drill. the tractor and implement, reduced braking, or failure of the implement tires or structure. Do not NOTE exceed the implement maximum specified Before transporting the 5540 grain drill be sure the...
  • Page 45 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce DANGER DANGER speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to avoid tipping. Equipment altered other than the place Stay away from power lines when transporting, of manufacture may reduce the maximum transport extending or folding implement.

  • Page 46: Air System Operation

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Air System Operation 3. The drill compressor will operate much like a regular air compressor. Plug the seven-pin connector into the tractor and turn the compressor switch on. The Compressor Operation compressor will charge the entire system and fill the main air tank in the center opener tool bar.
  • Page 47 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-975-2405 4-13...
  • Page 48 TABLE OF CONTENTS Opener Air Pressure 5. A schrader valve is located on the air manifold at the front of the drill . This allows air to be See Figure 4-9 Air to the openers is supplied by the drill air added to the system from an external air source compressor .

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 8. To decrease opener air pressure – raise the openers NOTE out of the ground. Open the regulator cover and This procedure is for a normal operating air system. turn the outer dial of the regulator to the desired If any air leaks have developed in the drill section(s), lower pressure setting.

  • Page 50: Hydraulic Lift System

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Seed Level Indicator Hydraulic Lift System Each seed box has a visual seed level indicator to The Grain Drill is equipped with a hydraulic lift system to show the approximate volume of seed available in raise and lower the unit from transport to planting the seed box .
  • Page 51 TABLE OF CONTENTS Loup Drill Monitor Operation 5. Pulses are preset for the drill monitor. Initially the pulses are set at 68. The pulse setting may vary 1. The 5540 Grain Drill can be equipped with a Loup depending on the conditions the drill is planting in. Mini or Elite drill monitor.
  • Page 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS Seed Adjustments 2. The second seed gate position is for peas, small soybeans, etc. If excess cracking occurs, move the handle to the third position. Seed Meter Gate Adjustment 3. Use the third seed gate position for large peas, large soybeans, etc.

  • Page 53: Seed Rate Adjustment

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Seed Rate Adjustment b.Loosen the locking nut on the square seed shaft with the adjustment wrench See Figure 4-14. 1. Wrenches are provided to adjust the seed rate. They c.Using the seed rate adjustment wrench, insert the are stored on outside end of LH seed box socket through the hole in the end box support to the Figure 4-13...
  • Page 54 TABLE OF CONTENTS Meter/Seed Rate Bushing 6. With all lock collars secure on the seed shaft and all slack removed from between the spacers, verify that Adjustment each meter is actually zeroed out. The feed roll should not be protruding or recessed inside any of the 1.
  • Page 55 TABLE OF CONTENTS SEED RATE = (AVG SEED WEIGHT) X 65896 (NO. OF ROTATIONS) X (ROW SPACING) EXAMPLE = (.1707 LBS.) X 65896 =75 LBS./ACRE (20 ROTATIONS) X (7.5”) # SEEDS per ROW = (SEED RATE) X (SEEDS/LB) X (NO. OF ROTATIONS) X (ROW SPACING) 65896 EXAMPLE = (60 LBS./ACRE) X (2500 SEEDS/LBS.) X (20 ROTATIONS) X (7.5”) =341 SEEDS PER ROW...

  • Page 56: Seed Rate Calibration

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Seed Rate Calibration Dry Fertilizer Combination Box 1. The seed rate charts are in pounds per acre and 1. If the Grain Drill is equipped with the dry fertilizer based on an average seed size See Figure 4-16.
  • Page 57 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. When using both seed and dry fertilizer, fill the seed 5. When both compartments are being used for seed, box keeping fill shield in closed position over fertilizer open seed box lids and lift and rotate the fill shield See Figure 4-19.

  • Page 58: Fertilizer Box - Clean Out

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Fertilizer Box – Clean Out 3. Dry fertilizer is very corrosive and absorbs moisture. Clean out any fertilizer as soon as possible after 1. The fertilizer meters may be accessed for using the drill. maintenance or cleaning by removing the door 4.
  • Page 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS Figure 4-23: Fertilizer Box Chart Fertilizer – Rate Adjustment 2. The fertilizer chart is based upon average size dry fertilizer with a density of 65 lbs per cubic foot. If 1. The dry fertilizer rate is adjusted by changing using a fertilizer with a different density, apply the sprocket ratios for each section.
  • Page 60 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fertilizer – Rate Calibration Small Seed Rate Adjustment 1. Dry fertilizer can be affected by type, density, size, WARNING humidity, and field conditions. Operator should verify actual fertilizer rate output before planting. • To prevent damage to the seed meters, do not 2.
  • Page 61 TABLE OF CONTENTS adjusting wrench Figure 4-24 f.Re-tighten the 1” locking nut with the seed rate Figure 4-25. adjusting wrench against the bearing. e.Turn the large seed rate adjusting nut with the adjustment wrench of the seed shaft bearing in or out NOTE to the desired setting See Figure 4-24...
  • Page 62 TABLE OF CONTENTS Seed Rate Calibration 3. To check the seeding rate: a. Select three seed meters next to each other, and 1. The seed rate charts are in pounds per acre and disconnect the rubber seed tubes to be able to based on an average seed size See Figure 4-26.
  • Page 63 TABLE OF CONTENTS Small Seed Meter Assembly/Adjustment 1. If the small seed meter shaft assembly is disassembled for maintenance or repair, the seed meters and seed rate adjustment will need to be reset or zeroed to set the meters equally across the seed See Figure 4-27.
  • Page 64 TABLE OF CONTENTS Air Spring and Opener 2. To adjust the air spring location, first relieve the system air pressure. Loosen, but do not remove the Adjustments 3/4-16 hex jam nut at the top of the air spring and the 1/2-13 x 1 hex head cap screw below the air spring and air spring pivot.
  • Page 65 TABLE OF CONTENTS Opener Blade Adjustment Example 3 & 3, or 3 & 2. 1. To insure peak performance of the opener assembly Opener blades must turn freely and not bind. and maximum bearing life a proper opener blade pinch point should be maintained. The pinch point of Opener blades must maintain contact at pinch point the blades is the lower front point where the right and while rotating.
  • Page 66 TABLE OF CONTENTS Opener – Press Wheel AIR OPENER Adjustment ASSEMBLY 1. The seeding depth of each individual opener is controlled by the press wheel depth adjustment Figure 4-31. To change the depth of each press wheel, raise the openers so there is not any weight ADJUSTING on the press wheel.
  • Page 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS Opener Scraper Adjustment 2. To adjust the scraper blade, loosen the 1/2-13 hex flange spiralock nut holding the blade, and slide the 1. The opener is equipped with a scraper to keep the blade up or down to achieve the desired clearance inside surfaces of the opener blades clean.
  • Page 68 TABLE OF CONTENTS Opener Soil Strip Adjustment 3. The metal backing strip should be centered over the soil strip. Do not allow the metal backing strip to rub 1. The soil strip runs along the side of the opener blade against the opener blade or it will tend to trap to reduce soil blow out of the seed trench.
  • Page 69 TABLE OF CONTENTS Walkboard 2. The walkboard may be raised to allow easier service access to the openers. To raise the walkboard, unfold 1. The walkboard on the Grain Drill provides a stable ladder, lift at the center rear of the wallboard and platform to work from while filling the seed box rotate forward.
  • Page 70 TABLE OF CONTENTS Ladder Use and Transport WALKBOARD Requirements 1. When transporting the 5540 Grain Drill: a. The ladder should be in the raised position (laying across the top of the walkboard) and secured with the pin See Figure 4-35. LADDER b.

  • Page 71: Row Marker Operation

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Hydraulic Row Markers 3. With both markers in the raised position, slowly engage the marker hydraulics. One marker will (Option) extend. Reversing the hydraulic lever will raise that marker. 4. Slowly engage the marker hydraulics again and the Row Marker Operation opposite marker will extend.
  • Page 72 TABLE OF CONTENTS Hydraulic Row Marker Disc 2. The disc blade may also be configured to push or pull soil towards the drill. Adjustment a. To change the direction of the disc blade, first remove the 4 bolts and dust cap retainer from CAUTION each hub assembly.
  • Page 73 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXTENSION TUBE MARKER ASSEMBLY SPINDLE ASSEMBLY MARKER BLADE ASSEMBLY 1/2-13 X 3-1/2 RDH SQ NECK SCREW, FLAT WASHER AND LOCK NUT 1/2-13 X2-1/8”X3-1/4” U-BOLT AND LOCK NUT Figure 4-37: Hydraulic Row Marker Adjustment F-975-2405 4-39...
  • Page 74 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5540 Point Row Clutch (Option) 2. The point row clutches are operated from a 12 volt source in the tractor. The clutches use an electric/air The 5540 Grain Drill may be equipped with an optional solenoid valve to engage clutches. Air is used from point row clutch assembly.

  • Page 75: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Chapter 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance and Lubrication 5540 Tire Removal with Drive NOTE Clutch Drive splines of the clutch assembly must align with splines in both the wheel hub and spindle. Rotate the With the grain drill attached to the tractor, unfold tire/hub slightly until the splines are aligned and the the drill on a large level area spindle and hub are locked together.

  • Page 76: Wheel Bearing Maintenance

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Wheel Bearing Maintenance – Wheel Bearing Maintenance -- Non Triple-Lip Triple-Lip Wheel bearing maintenance should be performed at the Transport tires use a self-contained seal with multiple beginning of every season of use. Check the wheel lips. The seal fits tight on both the spindle and wheel hub. bearings periodically for excessive end play.

  • Page 77: Hydraulic Maintenance

    Yellow - Wing Fold replace all seals. Seal kits are available from your Red - Openers Landoll dealer. Black - Optional Markers 3. Check all hydraulic hoses weekly. Look for binding or cracking. Replace all worn, or leaking parts, immediately.
  • Page 78 TABLE OF CONTENTS Parking WARNING 1. When unhitching the Grain Drill from the tractor, it is best to park in the folded position whenever possible. The Grain Drill has negative tongue weight when This gives the drill the smallest storage footprint, and the boxes are unfolded and openers are raised.

  • Page 79: Lubrication Maintenance

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Lubrication Maintenance 2. The drill should be lubricated after initial setup and prior to field operations. When lubricating the Grain See Figure 5-1 specifies the lubrication points and Drill, SAE multi-purpose EP grease, or EP grease intervals on the 5540 Grain Drill. Proper maintenance with 3-5% molybdenum sulfide is recommended.
  • Page 80 TABLE OF CONTENTS Figure 5-5: Lubrication Points F-975-2405...
  • Page 81 TABLE OF CONTENTS Storage 5. Check opener pinch point for proper adjustment. 6. Clean and repack the wheel bearings. Preparing the Grain Drill for storage during extended 7. Inspect all nuts and bolts for tightness. periods of time will not only help protect the drill, but ensure that it will be maintained, serviced, and ready for 8.
  • Page 82 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-975-2405...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting Guide

    Chapter 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting Guide The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your 5540 Grain Drill. Follow all safety precautions stated in the previous sections when making any adjustments to your machine.
  • Page 84 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION UNEVEN SEED SPACING Excessive field speed Reduce field speed. Unclean seed Use clean seed Build up of seed treatment in seed cup Clean out seed meters Seed tubes sagging Replace seed tube Drive type (sprocket ratio) too slow Use faster drive type and readjust seed meter opening.
  • Page 85 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION HYDRAULIC’S OPENERS WILL NOT LOWER Drill must be fully unfolded. Unfold drill. CENTER LIFT WILL NOT LOWER Drill must be fully unfolded Unfold drill Center transport locks not released. Fully raise lift wheels to relieve weight on transport locks.
  • Page 86 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-975-2405...
  • Page 87 Instructions for Ordering Parts ** Repair parts must be ordered through an Authorized Dealer ** DEALER INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS FROM LANDOLL PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Phone #: 800-423-4320 785-562-5381 Fax #: 888-527-3909 Order online: dealer.landoll.com IDENTIFICATION PLATE The identification plate, which lists the model number and serial number, is located on the front of the frame.
  • Page 88 Added 380/55R tire to Model Specifications, Added tire removal with drive clutch, Updated Lubrication for outer wing axle wheel weldment 06/16/2019 F-975-0620 Added small seed rate adjustment. Updated Landoll name change 06/06/2022 F-975-0620 Added SIS 20mph to back of machine, Updated hose decal on hitch...
  • Page 89 Equipment from Landoll Company, LLC is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001:2015 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. Model 5540-50 Folding Grain Drill Re-order Part Number F-975 LANDOLL COMPANY, LLC 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM...

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