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9000 Series Air Seeder
10 Service and Maintenance
10 Service and Maintenance ..............................................................................................................10.1
10.1 Service ....................................................................................................................................10.3
10.1.1
Fluids and Lubricants ....................................................................................................10.3
10.1.2
Greasing .......................................................................................................................10.3
10.1.3
Servicing Intervals .........................................................................................................10.4
10.1.3.1
10 Hours or Daily ..................................................................................................10.4
10.1.3.2
50 Hours or Weekly ..............................................................................................10.6
10.1.3.3
Annually ..............................................................................................................10.10
10.2 Installing Switches, Modules and Monitors ...........................................................................10.11
10.2.1
Air Seeder Monitor Components .................................................................................10.11
10.3 Maintenance .........................................................................................................................10.12
10.3.1
Implement Harness Checking .....................................................................................10.12
10.3.1.1
Harness Checking ..............................................................................................10.12
10.3.1.1.1
10.3.1.1.2
10.3.1.2
Repairing Metri-Pack Connector Faults ..............................................................10.12
10.3.1.3
Harness Re-Configuration ..................................................................................10.13
10.3.2
Brake System ..............................................................................................................10.14
10.3.2.1
Bleeding Brakes - Surge Brakes .........................................................................10.14
10.3.2.2
Changing Brake Pads .........................................................................................10.16
10.3.2.3
Changing Caliper Seals and Piston ....................................................................10.16
10.3.2.3.1
10.3.2.3.2
10.3.2.3.3
10.3.3
Main Transfer Bellows Preload Setting .......................................................................10.19
10.3.3.1
Bellows Preload Setting - Trailing Units ..............................................................10.19
10.3.3.2
Bellows Preload Setting - Leading Units .............................................................10.21
10.3.4
Pressurization Check ..................................................................................................10.22
10.3.4.1
Air Seeder Lids and Distribution Pipes ...............................................................10.22
10.3.4.2
Distribution Kit - Seeding Implement ..................................................................10.22
10.3.5
Bosch High Speed/High Capacity Fan Motor .............................................................10.23
10.3.5.1
Shaft Seal Replacement .....................................................................................10.23
10.3.6
Parker High Pressure Fan Motor ................................................................................10.25
10.3.6.1
Shaft Seal Replacement .....................................................................................10.26
Voltage Measurements .............................................................................10.12
Suggestions ..............................................................................................10.12
Brake Disassembly ...................................................................................10.16
Brake Assembly ........................................................................................10.17
Surge Brake System Pressure .................................................................10.18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10 Service and Maintenance 10 Service and Maintenance ......................10.1 10.1 Service ............................10.3 10.1.1 Fluids and Lubricants ....................10.3 10.1.2 Greasing ........................10.3 10.1.3 Servicing Intervals ......................10.4 10.1.3.1 10 Hours or Daily ....................10.4 10.1.3.2 50 Hours or Weekly ....................10.6 10.1.3.3...
  • Page 2 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7 Load/Unload Conveyor ....................10.27 10.3.7.1 Conveyor Maintenance Schedule ...............10.27 10.3.7.1.1 Initial Start-Up Servicing ................10.27 10.3.7.1.2 8 Hours or Daily ..................10.27 10.3.7.1.3 40 Hours or Weekly ..................10.27 10.3.7.1.4 200 Hours or Annually ................10.27 10.3.7.2 Conveyor Front Support Saddle Adjustments .............10.28...
  • Page 3: Service

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.1 Service 10.1.1 Fluids and Lubricants Important It is the responsibility of 1. Grease - Use an SAE the owner or operator multipurpose high temperature to read this manual grease with extreme pressure and to train all other (EP) performance.
  • Page 4: Servicing Intervals

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.1.3 Servicing Intervals Note Grease will form a protective barrier to prevent 10.1.3.1 10 Hours or Daily dirt, fertilizer, and moisture from entering the 1. Grease the metering auger bearings (2 bearing bearing. Failure to adequately grease the bearing per each auger).
  • Page 5 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 2. Check the clogging indicator on the metering circuit hydraulic filter daily. a. To check the indicator, the circuit must be pressurized. Ensure the tractor remote that supplies Fan 1 is engaged and check the filter with the system either in normal Fan mode or Fill/Cal mode.
  • Page 6: Hours Or Weekly

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.1.3.2 50 Hours or Weekly 1. 91300, 9950 & 9650: a. Grease the Trailing front axle pivot and easy hitch tie rods (5 locations) with grease. FrontAxle_GreasingPoints_635530.jpg Figure 10.4 - Front Axle and Easy Hitch Tie Rods...
  • Page 7 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 2. 15" Conveyor: a. Grease the conveyor outer arm pivot point (1 location) with grease. AugerPivot_IMG_1539.jpg Figure 10.5 - Outer Arm Pivot 3. 20" Conveyor: a. Grease out arm pivot points (2 locations) and inner arm pivot point (1 location) with grease.
  • Page 8 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 4. Grease the wheel hubs (4 locations on tow behind, 2 on leading). Important Over greasing may lead to seal damage. Note: Outer wheel not shown SingleHub_Grease.jpg Figure 10.7 - Single Axle Wheel Hub Figure 10.8 - Dual Axle Rear Hub...
  • Page 9 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 5. Check final drive metering system drive chain tension and sprocket alignment. a. Chains should be snug but not tight. Metering Auger Drive Chain Idler Sprocket MeteringAuger_63622010.JPG Figure 10.9 - Metering Auger Drive Chain 6.
  • Page 10: Annually

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.1.3.3 Annually 5. Brake Reservoir: a. Check level of ATF in the reservoir at the 1. Tighten all fasteners to their specified torque. beginning of each season. 2. Wash machine. b. Ensure the fluid level never drops below Note "Min."...
  • Page 11: Installing Switches, Modules And Monitors

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.2 Installing Switches, Modules and Monitors 10.2.1 Air Seeder Monitor Components An X35 Monitor and an in-cab external switch box must be mounted in the tractor cab to control the machine. Components should be mounted within easy reach and within good view of the operator.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3 Maintenance 10.3.1 Implement Harness Checking 10.3.1.1.2 Suggestions 1. Refer to Figure 10.14. A long wire can be Most problems with agricultural electronics are used to extend to one of the meter leads to mechanical in nature.
  • Page 13: Harness Re-Configuration

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.1.3 Harness Re-Configuration A new auxiliary harness can be reconfigured to draw power from a different source if the supplemental harness isn’t installed on the tractor, or if there are issues with the J560 connector connection.
  • Page 14: Brake System

    Completing a full system bleed including the a. Use a rag to wipe up any drops of fluid. calipers requires the use of Bourgault Surge 4. Removing the air from the air trap at 50 hour Brake bleed pump. Contact your dealer for more intervals will ensure that any air in the system information, parts and instructions.
  • Page 15 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance Trailing Unit Reservoir Manifold Sliding Hitch Master Cylinder Figure 10.16 - Trailing Unit Surge Brake Leading Unit Reservoir Manifold Sliding Hitch Master Cylinder (under sliding portion) Figure 10.17 - Leading Unit Surge Brake...
  • Page 16: Changing Brake Pads

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.2.2 Changing Brake Pads Retaining Pin If the brake pads are worn to a thickness of 1/8” or less it is recommended to replace the brake pads, refer to Figure 10.18 and the procedure below.
  • Page 17: Brake Assembly

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.2.3.2 Brake Assembly 4. End Plug Side Piston: 15. Refer to Figure 10.19. a. Press the piston boot into housing bore. Note b. Insert the piston into the housing bore, pushing it through the square seal until the...
  • Page 18: Surge Brake System Pressure

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.2.3.3 Surge Brake System Pressure 1. Drive the air seeder forward, creating tension in the hitch which will allow the brake system to reset to tank pressure (0 PSI). a. The following steps will be easier if the air...
  • Page 19: Main Transfer Bellows Preload Setting

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.3 Main Transfer Bellows Preload Setting These dimensions are to the backside of It is important to set some compression (preload) the flange to the air seeder bellows. The preload will give the bellows enough stretch when the seeding unit is turning in the headlands.
  • Page 20 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder + 1/2" 27" - 1/4" 4" Loosen these U-bolts 4" if adjustment required Straight Edge Figure 10.23 - Primary Elbow to S-Pipe Alignment Refer to Figure 10.23. 10. Continue tilting the primary bracket rearward until it is true vertical within 0.5 degrees.
  • Page 21: Bellows Preload Setting - Leading Units

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.3.2 Bellows Preload Setting - Leading Units a. Do not use plastic hand nuts to tighten the band clamps. Use a wrench to secure Refer to Figures 10.24. the clamps very tight. 1. Hook up the seeding unit as it would be used 7.
  • Page 22: Pressurization Check

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.4 Pressurization Check 10.3.4.2 Distribution Kit - Seeding Implement 1. Inspect the secondary couplers, check for poor It is critical that there are no air leaks in the connections or damage. complete air system. Air leaks can lead to poor distribution of the product and improper seeding 2.
  • Page 23: Bosch High Speed/High Capacity Fan Motor

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.5 Bosch High Speed/High Capacity Fan Motor 1. Retaining Ring 5. Shim 2. Clamp Collar 6. Drive Shaft 3. Shaft Seal Ring 7. Case 4. O-Ring Figure 10.25 - Bosch High Speed Fan Motor 10.3.5.1...
  • Page 24 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 4. Remove the shaft seal (3) and O-ring (4). 7. Insert the clamp collar in the case with the Check the clamp collar (2), the drive shaft (6) shaft seal. and the case (7) for wear and contaminants.
  • Page 25: Parker High Pressure Fan Motor

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.6 Parker High Pressure Fan Motor 1. Barrel Housing 10. Retaining Ring 18. Spacer Ring 2. Valve Plate 11. Shaft Axel 19. Tap Roll Bearing 3. Seal Washer 12. Flat Key 20. Lock Washer 4.
  • Page 26 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.6.1 Shaft Seal Replacement Note The unit does not have to be taken apart to replace the seal. 1. Remove the retaining ring and the back-up ring. Refer to Figure 10.27 . 2. Without damaging the shaft, punch through...
  • Page 27: Load/Unload Conveyor

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.7 Load/Unload Conveyor 10.3.7.1 Conveyor Maintenance Schedule 10.3.7.1.1 Initial Start-Up Servicing The belt alignment is preset to run true under a condition of no load. It is important to check alignment and make adjustments if required during the initial few minutes of loaded operation.
  • Page 28: Conveyor Front Support Saddle Adjustments

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.2 Conveyor Front Support Saddle Adjustments The height of the front support saddle generally should not need adjusting. However if having trouble getting the conveyor in or out of the front saddle or firmly seating in the saddle in transport position the following adjustment can be made.
  • Page 29: Conveyor Belt Maintenance

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.7.4 Conveyor Belt Maintenance WARNING Setting your conveyor with the proper belt tension To prevent serious injury or helps to ensure trouble free operation and a long death, lower machine to the belt life.
  • Page 30: Standard Conveyors

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.4.1 Standard Conveyors 10.3.7.4.1.1 Belt Tension Adjustment Ensure that conveyor is empty off all product before adjusting belt tension. WARNING 1. Loosen the bearing bolts and the outer jam nut. Refer to Figure 10.32.
  • Page 31 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance Important Make sure that both sides of the tail roller are adjusted equally & that the roller stays straight. Note If the tail roller is fully adjusted and the conveyor belt is still loose, then the belt will need to be shortened or replaced (depending on condition).
  • Page 32 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.4.1.2 Belt Alignment (Standard Conveyors) WARNING The conveyor belt will run straight when all of the rollers are straight. Stop conveyor & lock out power before adjusting belt If your belt is tracking to one side, use the tension.
  • Page 33 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance Note 3. Top transition roller: Some belts may display a bit of a walk; set this as a. Loosen the bearing bolts and the inner jam close to center as possible. nut. Refer to Figure 10.34.
  • Page 34 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.4.1.3 Conveyor Belt Replacement (Standard) 1. Rotate the belt until the seam is near the bottom of the return shrouds (just before the hopper) or is easily accessible. 2. Completely remove all belt tension by moving the tail roller to its loosest position.
  • Page 35: Belt Alignment (Standard Conveyors)

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10. Tighten the conveyor belt making sure that both sides of the tail roller are adjusted equally and that the roller stays straight. Refer to Section 10.3.7.4.1.1 - Belt Tension Adjustment for proper tension setting.
  • Page 36: Folding Conveyors

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.4.2 Folding Conveyors 10.3.7.4.2.1 Belt Tension Adjustment Ensure that conveyor is empty off all product before adjusting belt tension. 1. Loosen the bearing bolts and the outer jam nut. Refer to Figure 10.38.
  • Page 37 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 4. Adjust the tail roller as needed to achieve the correct belt tension. Important Make sure that both sides of the tail roller are adjusted equally & that the roller stays straight. Note...
  • Page 38 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.4.2.2 Belt Alignment (Folding Conveyors) WARNING The conveyor belt will run straight when all of the rollers are straight. Stop conveyor & lock out power before adjusting belt If your belt is tracking to one side, use the tension.
  • Page 39 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance Note 3. Tail roller: Some belts may display a bit of a walk; set this as a. Loosen the bearing bolts and the outer jam close to center as possible. nut. Refer to Figure 10.40.
  • Page 40 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.4.2.3 Conveyor Belt Replacement (Folding) 1. Rotate the belt until the seam is at the bottom of the return shrouds (just before the hopper) or is easily accessible. 2. Completely remove all belt tension by moving the tail roller to its loosest position.
  • Page 41: Belt Alignment (Folding Conveyors)

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10. Tighten the conveyor belt making sure that both sides of the tail roller are adjusted equally and that the roller stays straight. Refer to Section 10.3.7.4.2.1 - Belt Tension Adjustment for proper tension setting.
  • Page 42: Belt Relacing

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.7.4.3 Belt Relacing 1. Rotate the belt until the seam is in the hopper pan or an easily accessible location. 2. Loosen the conveyor belt completely. Pull any LACING PIN belt slack towards the lacing and remove the pin.
  • Page 43: Metering Auger Care

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.8 Metering Auger Care Note A characteristic of UHMW Metering augers is the It is important to empty the metering augers of development of flare at the outer edges due to any residual material at the end of the season. friction with the product. Note that this has no If material is allowed to adhere to the augers significant effect on the auger's output.
  • Page 44: Metering Auger Removal

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.8.1 Metering Auger Removal CAUTION 10.3.8.1.1 Removing Auger Metering auger flighting may Use the procedure listed below when removing the become sharp! 10.47 PDM Pro metering augers. Refer to Figure 1. Ensure the driven end of the metering auger Do not use hands to remove shaft (#28) is free of rust or corrosion.
  • Page 45: Replacing An Auger

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.8.1.2 Replacing an Auger 3. Slide the locking collar (#16b) onto the non- driven end of the shaft (#28) and lock both Use the procedure listed below when replacing the collars (#16a and #16b) on the bearings (#4a 10.48...
  • Page 46: Liner And Orifice Removal

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.8.2 Liner and Orifice Removal 2. To replace the liner (#2), slide the liner into the barrel (#1) where it connects to the sump 10.3.8.2.1 Removing Liner and Orifice (#4). Use the procedure listed below when removing the a.
  • Page 47: Tank Lid Adjustment

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.9 Tank Lid Adjustment 2. Loosen the nuts on the left and right sides of the tank lid and slide the whole lid assembly 10.3.9.1 Setting the Tank Lid Pre-Load up or down in the adjustment slot, until the distance is 1/2"...
  • Page 48: Tank Lid Seal Replacement

    Place two glue beads approximately 1/8” Follow the steps below to repair or replace a lid wide along one side of the lid. seal on a 9000 Series air seeder. b. Use an instant adhesive for EPDM, rubber, Important...
  • Page 49 6000SealReplacement THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF BOURGAULT INDUSTRIES LTD. USE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED. ANY REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES, IN WHOLE OR PART, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF BOURGAULT INDUSTRIES LTD. IS PROHIBITED.
  • Page 50: Running Gear

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.11 Running Gear Important Front Wheels - Refer to Figure 10.54. 10.3.11.1 Hub Assembly DO NOT tighten the spindle retaining nut When it is required to change hub assembly, completely, only until contact is made with the follow instructions below: neoprene washer.
  • Page 51: Front And Rear Tires Replacement

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.11.2 Front and Rear Tires Replacement Note The instructions below are not applicable for rear duals tire replacement. For appropriate instructions please refer to Section 10.3.11.3 - Rear Dual Tires Replacement. Refer to Figure 10.58 &...
  • Page 52 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.11.3 Rear Dual Tires Replacement 1. Empty the air seeder for easier lifting and to reduce the strain on the lifting components and the air seeder. 2. Park the air seeder on a flat and level area of hard ground away from any high traffic areas.
  • Page 53 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 7. Inner Dual Tires (Dual Adapter): CAUTION a. If the inner dual is being replaced, remove the 5 bolts with round spacers and then Never lift more than one tire at a time off the remove the inner dual.
  • Page 54 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 8. Inner Dual Tires (Clamp Segments): a. If the inner dual is being replaced, remove the 5 bolts with round spacers and then remove the inner dual. b. Install the new dual using the following...
  • Page 55 9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance Inner Dual Outer Dual Large Holes in Rim Clamping Segments Installation Tools Figure 10.61 - Replace Inner Dual - Clamp Segments Figure 10.62 - Install Decal 10.55...
  • Page 56: Front Wheel Toe-In Adjust

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.11.4 Front Wheel Toe-In Adjust b. This distance should be the same on each side, to ensure that the tires are square to Refer to Figure 10.63. the direction of travel. To check and adjust the front tire toe-in follow the c.
  • Page 57: Bolted-On Rear Axle

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.12 Bolted-On Rear Axle 3. Measure the center to center distance at the front of the tires and then at the back of the tires. Refer to Figure 10.64. a. The front of the tires should be closer 1.
  • Page 58: Asc Primary Elbow Cleanup

    Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.3.13 ASC Primary Elbow Cleanup It is important to keep clean air plenum on primary elbows clean. When switching product and at the end of every season follow cleaning procedure: Refer to Figure 10.65 1.
  • Page 59: Asc Valve Seal Replacement And Calibration

    9000 Series Air Seeder Service & Maintenance 10.3.14 ASC Valve Seal Replacement and 6. Roughly align through ports of valve body halves, bottom seal holes, and knife gate. Calibration a. Loosely tighten flange nuts. If ASC valve requires seal replacement follow procedure below: 7.
  • Page 60 Service & Maintenance 9000 Series Air Seeder 10.60...

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