Introduction Acquisition & Warranty On delivery of your new Duncan Ag Vineyard Seeder please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage, please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately. Assemble any parts supplied loose and inspect your machine with the aid of this manual to familiarise yourself with its features.
Description of Machine The Duncan Ag Vineyard Seeder is either a single curved disc or double disc drill with dual boxes for seed and fertilizer. The drill is carried and operated from the three point linkage of the tractor. The sowing depth control is achieved from two trailing wheels with individual wheel retraction stops.
ATTENTION On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols. These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards. Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine. Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported.
Duncan Ag has made every effort to highlight all risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have a A prohibition should responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at be observed under all all times in the vicinity of the machine.
SAFETY - General (Continued) Appropriate Dress Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the machinery. People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head. Refer to local safety standards for protective clothing and recommended safety equipment.
Check that the guards have been securely fitted and that any adjustments have been made correctly. Where possible, disconnect or isolate the drive mechanism to the implement. Lower the machine onto the ground when not in use. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
SAFETY - General (Continued) Practise Safe Maintenance Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the machine. General Maintenance Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The following general rules must be followed when maintaining or working with machinery: •...
Slippery When Wet Hazardous areas include: • Footboard. • All smooth surfaces on the frame structure. Keep Clear Hazardous areas include: • Between the tractor and Vineyard Seeder. • Immediately adjacent to the Vineyard Seeder side. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
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SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) Hazard Points on the Vineyard Seeder (Continued) Guards Gearbox deflection and flap handle guards are provided to avoid grape vines getting caught up in componentry. They also assist in preventing hands getting caught up in sprockets, drive chains and chain tensioners.
Transport Raise the three point linkage as high as possible to maximise ground clearance. Ensure ground clearance is sufficient. Do not transport with the wheels in contact with the ground. Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted and are secure.
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If possible use a floating top link. When sowing over ridges the drive wheel may loose contact with the ground temporary. Fig 2 Disc penetration ability will improve as discs sharpen with initial use. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
Sowing Chart. The control levers are located on the LH end of the seedbox, (opposite end to the gearbox). Number “1” corresponds to the minimum (closed) position and “10” the maximum gap (Fig 5). Fig 5 Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Seed Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level. Seed Calibration Procedures Remove the calibration tray from the storage brackets on the seedbox. Place the calibration tray (1) adjacent to the seeder units (Fig 6).
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11 Where a coated seed is used it is advisable to check the calibration after 1 hectare as dressings can tend to create a coating on the seed metering wheels thus changing the the flowing properties of the seed which in turn alters the seed rate. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Recalculating the Constant It is especially important in arable situations to check the rolling circumference of the tyre when in the cultivated area to be sown, and if necessary, to recalculate the constant and hence the number of crank turns.
69.4m, place the crank handle over the hexagonal drive dog on the gearbox. Move the machine forward over the measured distance, counting the number of turns of the crank handle as you go. Using this number of crank turns repeat the calibration. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Sowing Fine Seeds For sowing fine seeds the Vineyard Seeder is equipped as standard with a combined normal and fine seed “Elite” metering wheel (1). During grain sowing and other larger varieties of seed both the normal and fine seed metering wheels are coupled and both rotate.
Sowing Small Seeds Calibration with Disconnected Agitator Shaft The fine seed metering wheel used in Duncan Drills is especially well suited for sowing small seeds such as rape. Due to the intensive action caused by the agitator the seeds can adhere to each other, or be damaged, causing irregular sowing/germination.
Peas having the size and shape as illustrated in Fig 13 (e.g. White Field Peas), can be sown without problems with all Duncan Drills with this type of metering wheel. The flap should be set to a gap of at least “3” on the flap setting lever (Page 15, Fig 3).
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It is advisable as with all things electronic to have a backup of your totals. We suggest you record these on a daily basis in a notebook or diary. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
Caution must be exercised. Box set lifting eye profile - these profiles are are provided for easy removal of the dual boxes from the pedestals. Do not use when boxes are loaded nor to lift the machine. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
Maintenance & Care Lubrication Points on the Vineyard Seeder Lubrication Instructions Your new Duncan Ag Vineyard Seeder will give long and efficient service if given normal care and maintained properly Lubrication Precautions Keep the service area clean and dry. Only service or lubricate the machine...
For refilling the oil remove the 1/2” BSP plug on the top face of the gearbox (2), Castrol Oil Agri Trans Plus should be used. The total filling capacity is 1.25 litres (refer Fig 18). DO NOT OVERFILL. Fig 18 Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
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Maintenance & Care Maintenance Schedule (Continued) 3 Roller Chains Pedestal and agitator drive chains (1) Fig 19 & (2) Fig 21 should first be checked after 20 hours of operation and thereafter every 200 hours of operation as follows:- Remove the chain, wash in kerosene and then dip them in heated grease or oil or spray them with a suitable commercial...
Check tube lengths when replacing. It is recommended that maintenance be carried out at the end of the season, giving sufficient time to obtain spare parts and/or carry out repairs if required. Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
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Decal Arrow (36mm x 24mm) 43904 Decal ‘Keep Clear’ (128mm x 25mm) 27375 Jack Stand Assembly 17439 Jack Lock Pin 45271 R Clip 43912 Decal ‘40 km/hr’ *See SAFETY - Machine Specific (Page 11) for Decal Locations Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
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M8 x 16 Grade 316 Stainless Steel Set Screw 45137SS M8 Grade 316 Stainless Steel Nyloc Nut 47600 M30 ISO Fine Zinc Plated Hex Lock Nut *Quantities shown are sufficient for one box Plain (RH) End Centre Bearing Drive (LH) End Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
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Vineyard Seeder Press Wheel Arrangement Note position of RH Press Wheel Arm...
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(shown), except for the hand of the arm assembly. Note the location of the right hand press wheel system on the layout (Page 56). Note: Press wheel arrangement available only for double discs Pt. No. 67372 Issue 0806...
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