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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Maxim II Air Drill S33476-05...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Final Levelling ......................5-10 Field Clearance Settings ....................5-11 Regular Seed Openers ..................5-11 Double Shoot/Knife Openers ................. 5-12 Depth Stop Adjustment ....................5-13 Mechanical Depth Stop ..................5-13 Rephasing ......................5-13 Oil Level ......................... 5-13 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... - Page 4 Main Bushing Replacement ..................6-7 Spring Rod Pivot Pin Bushing Replacement ............6-8 Wheel Bearings ......................6-9 Axle Pivot Bushings ..................... 6-10 Packer Pivot Bushings ....................6-11 Wing Latch Assembly ....................6-12 Cylinder Latch ......................6-12 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
- Page 5 One wing or one whole side will drop when machine is fully raised....8-3 Depth Hydraulics chatter when lowering.............. 8-3 Unable to insert transport pin on wing locks............8-3 Packer gangs squeaking..................8-3 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008...
- Page 6 Table of Contents Notes November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 7: Safety
General Operation ......................1-3 Tractor Operation ......................1-3 Chemicals ........................1-4 Transporting ........................1-5 Hydraulics ........................1-5 Maintenance ........................1-6 Storage ........................... 1-6 Safety Signs ........................1-7 Locations ......................... 1-9 Lighting and Marking ....................1-10 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 8: Signal Words
NOTE: Indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient repair or operation. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 9: General Operation
Tractor Operation • Be aware of the correct tractor operating procedures, when working with implements. • Review tractor operator’s manual. • Secure hitch pin with a retainer and lock drawbar in centre position. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 10: Chemicals
Always be sure pressure is relieved before disconnecting hoses or parts. Always secure connecting parts and safety chains before towing ammonia trailer. Always have ample water available in case of exposure to ammonia liquid or gases. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 11: Transporting
• Maintain proper hydraulic fluid levels. • Keep all connectors clean for positive connections. • Ensure all fittings and hoses are in good condition. • Do not stand under wings. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Storage • Store implement away from areas of main activity. • Level implement and block up securely to relieve pressure on jack. • Do not allow children to play on or around stored implement. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 13: Safety Signs
Refer to tractor and implement Operator’s Manuals for weights and further information. N24301 Familiarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read them carefully to understand the safe operation of your machine. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... - Page 14 FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO MAIN PACKER FRAME AND/ OR PACKER GANG PIVOTS. S22441 Familiarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read them carefully to understand the safe operation of your machine. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 15: Locations
Safety Safety Signs - Continued Locations Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 16: Lighting And Marking
Safety Lighting and Marking MORRIS recommends the use of the correct lighting and marking to meet the ASAE standard for roadway travel. Be familiar with and adhere to local laws. Amber warning and red tail lights secured on the machine promote correct transportation of this implement. - Page 17 Safety Lighting and Marking - Continued Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 1-11...
- Page 18 Safety Notes 1-12 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 19: Specifications
Section 2: Specifications Specifications Section Contents Section 2: Specifications Specifications and Options .................... 2-2 Transport Dimensions ....................2-3 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 20: Specifications And Options
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Page 21: Transport Dimensions
Specifications Transport Dimensions WIDTH WITH PACKERS RETRACTED (See Specifications) RETRACT PACKERS Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... - Page 22 Specifications Notes November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 23: Checklist
Section 3: Checklist Checklist Section Contents Section 3: Checklist Manuals .......................... 3-2 Parts Manual ......................3-2 Assembly Manual ....................3-2 Checklist ........................3-3 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 24: Manuals
It means: ATTENTION - BE ALERT. Your safety is involved. Manuals Note: Pre-Delivery Inspection Form must be completed and submitted to Morris Industries within 30 days of delivery date. Warranty Void if Not Registered Parts Manual Order Part Number S33478... -
Page 25: Checklist
See maintenance, section 6 Level Frames Side to side Front to back Transport Tighten wheel bolts Transport lock pins are in place Check hose connections. l a i TAKE SAFETY SERIOUSLY. DO NOT TAKE NEEDLESS CHANCES!! Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... - Page 26 Checklist Notes November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 27: Introduction
Section 4: Introduction Introduction Section Contents Section 4: Introduction Introduction ........................4-2 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... - Page 28 Shown: 34 foot Maxim II Air Drill on 10 inch spacing with 7180 VRT Air Cart Keep this book handy for ready reference at all times. It is the policy of Morris Industries Ltd. to improve its products whenever it is possible to do so. The Company reserves the right to make changes or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on machines sold previously.
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Page 29: Operation
Mechanical Depth Stop ..................5-13 Rephasing ......................5-13 Oil Level ......................... 5-13 Opener Adjustments ....................5-14 Edge-On Point Adjustment ..................5-14 3 1/2” (89 mm) Sweep ................... 5-14 Trip Lowering Kit ....................5-14 Double Shoot Openers ..................5-15 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 30: Operation
39 ft. Model ...................... 5-25 Hydraulic Depth Control System ................. 5-26 Five Section Models ....................5-26 Transport Hydraulics ....................5-27 Three Section Models ..................5-27 Five Section Models ..................5-27 Transport Hydraulics ....................5-28 General Guidelines ...................... 5-29 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 31: Application
Do not search for high pressure hydraulic leaks without hand and face protection. A • Center and pin in a fixed position for easier hitching tiny, almost invisible leak can penetrate skin, and greater stability. that requires immediate medical attention. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 32: Hitching To Tractor
Dirt in the hydraulic system could damage • Inspect all fittings and hoses for leaks and kinks. O-rings, causing leakage, pressure loss and Repair as necessary total system failure. • Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor quick couplers. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 33: Unhitching From Tractor
Safety, Section 1. • Refer to Specifications, Section 2, for weight, transport height, and width. MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD. WILL NOT BE • Transport with tractor only! RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR • Ensure safety chain is attached correctly to the OPERATOR INJURY RESULTING FROM NON- towing vehicle and the hitch of the implement. -
Page 34: Transport To Field Position
Rephase the circuit as outlined in the operator’s manual, once cylinders have been fully extended. Contact your Morris Dealer for assistance in determining the cause of the cylinder extending. DEPTH CYLINDER TOWER... - Page 35 • On the Five Frame Models ensure that the inner AXLE PIVOT LOCK wing foot has retracted. Main Frame Gauge Wheel Castor Maxim II Air Drill November 2008...
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Page 36: Field To Transport Position
Danger Always stay clear of wings being raised, lowered or in elevated position. Ensure cylinders are completely filled with hydraulic fluid - Wings may fall rapidly causing injury WING REST or death. Wing Rest November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 37: Leveling
(Step 3 LONG TURN BUCKLE and 4). 6) Adjust the wing frames to the same height as the main frame, by adjusting the short turnbuckle link. Lengthen the link to lower the frame. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 38: Final Levelling
Check done by adjusting all the stroke control machine level and make any adjustments collars evenly across the whole unit. (See necessary by repeating steps 5 through 8. Depth Adjustment) 5-10 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 39: Field Clearance Settings
(B) and (C) to the lower holes of the castor bracket (A). • Mount to middle positon of slot when spacer plate (G) is used on front castor. (B) Packers Main Frame (C) Wear Plate Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-11... -
Page 40: Double Shoot/Knife Openers
• Wear plate should contact the hitch truss in the middle as shown. (A) Gauge Wheel Main Frame Note: On the 49 ft. model, the wear plate is used only on the outer wings. (B) Packers Main Frame (C) Wear Plate 5-12 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 41: Depth Stop Adjustment
Operation Depth Stop Adjustment The Morris Maxim Air Drill is equipped with mechanical depth stops. The mechanical depth stops ensures positive depth of each frame section, unaffected by any leaks in the system. (i.e. leaking couplers, internal cylinder leaks, etc.) Mechanical Depth Stop •... -
Page 42: Opener Adjustments
Trip Lowering Kit For the Conventional Shank, a trip lowering kit is available to compensate for tractor tire impressions. This kit will lower the trip 3/8” (10 mm). Trip lowering Kit Part Number is C20521. 5-14 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 43: Double Shoot Openers
Always secure connecting parts and safety chains before towing ammonia trailer. Always have ample water available in case of exposure to ammonia liquid or gases. S29378 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-15... - Page 44 • Re-tighten bolts evenly to specified torque. Check tightness periodically thereafter. • 3/8” bolts torque to 30 ft. lb. (41 N-m). • 7/16” bolts Grade 8 torque to 70 ft. lb. (95 N-m). 5-16 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 45: Fertilizer Coulter
Note: Binding should not occur when rotating disc by hand. CAUTION must be used when performing this procedure. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-17... -
Page 46: Cleaning Tine
• Adjust cleaning tine to clear soil surface without having straw bunching. If bunching of straw occurs raise tine one notch at a time until bunching is eliminated. Depth Indicator Scale 5-18 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 47: Closing Tine
These wheels can be placed on all coulters CLOSING WHEEL as an option if so desired. The closing wheel down pressure can be adjusted as required. SPRING ADJUSTING CAM Closing Wheel Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-19... -
Page 48: Coulter Positions
The working position is used when the coulter is being used during field operations. Leverage Bar Working Position Storage Position 5-20 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 49: Storage Position
• Release pressure on leverage bar and lift up on spring assembly • Lift coulter with leverage bar and pin spring assembly in upper retaining hole. • Remove leverage bar. Pin in Upper Hole Storage Position Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-21... -
Page 50: Working Position
• With leverage bar raise coulter slightly to align spring rod hole with lower retaining hole. Use indicator marks to aid hole alignment. • Install retaining pin. • Remove leverage bar. TRANSPORT POSITION WORKING POSITION Press Spring into Place Working Position 5-22 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 51: Operation Hints
This situation can be resolved by using the Coulter Blade Tine in these areas. Soil Retaining Wheel Assembly Coulter Blade Tine Assembly Coulter Blade Tine Assembly Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-23... - Page 52 NH3 in the same operation. Excessive gassing off of the NH3 will occur in such an operation. Morris Industries shall have no obligation or liability of any kind on account of end user incorrectly using the Dry/NH3 Opener.
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Page 53: Hydraulic Depth Control System
The 39 ft. unit has pilot operated check valves incorporated into the depth control system. Once the tractor hydraulic lever is released the pilot operated check valves close, isolating the Maxim Air Drill hydraulics from the tractor. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-25... -
Page 54: Hydraulic Depth Control System
Finally the fluid exits the gland end of cylinders 3 into a common line and then to the tractor. Once the tractor hydraulic lever is released the pilot operated check valves close, isolating the Maxim Air Drill hydraulics from the tractor. 5-26 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 55: Transport Hydraulics
Operation Transport Hydraulics Three Section Models Five Section Models Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-27... -
Page 56: Transport Hydraulics
As the weight of the wings transfer onto the main frame, the counter balance valve prevents the transport wheels from retracting. COUNTER BALANCE VALVE 5-28 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 57: General Guidelines
This may cause the seed openers Care should be taken when to plug. working near the Air Cart while the fan is running. Product blowing out of the system could cause personal injury. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 5-29... - Page 58 Operation Notes 5-30 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 59: Maintenance
Packer Pivot Bushings ....................6-11 Wing Latch Assembly ....................6-12 Cylinder Latch ......................6-12 Depth Control System ....................6-13 Fertilizer Coulter ......................6-14 Lubrication ......................6-14 Scraper Positions ....................6-14 Closing Tine ......................6-14 Hydraulics ........................6-15 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 60: General
Wet or • Do not feed left over treated seed to livestock, oily floors are slippery. treated seed is poisonous and may cause harm to persons or livestock. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 61: Tighten Bolts
T i r e r e p l a c e m e n t s h o u l d b e d o n e by t r a i n e d p e rs o n n e l u s i n g t h e p ro p e r equipment. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 62: Lubrication
• Press wheels assembly is torqued to 450 ft. lbs. (610 N-m) at the factory. • Check at 5 and 15 hours and per iodically afterwards. • Packer Torque Wrench is located on the front side of the main frame packer assembly. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 63: Trip Maintenance
In the event a shank needs replacing, use the following procedure. • Remove retaining bolt (C) from casting. • Remove Shank Holder Clamp (H) from casting. • Lift rear of shank up and pull out. • Reverse above procedure to reassemble. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 64: Shank Replacement - 400 Lb Trip
• With shank in place, the shank bolt can be installed. Mount the shank clamp with the two clamp strap bolts. • Install dirt shield. • Snug the two jam nuts to the dirt shield, torque to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 65: Main Bushing Replacement
Care must be taken when replacing any trip components as the spring is under pressure. Important RETAINING BOLT PIVOT PIN Re-torque bolts after initial 50 hours. Check tightness periodically thereafter. Torque Bolts as specified in Bolt Torque Chart. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 66: Spring Rod Pivot Pin Bushing Replacement
Care must be taken when replacing any trip components as the spring is under pressure. Important Torque to Re-torque bolts after initial 50 hours. 75 ft.lb. (102 Nm) Check tightness periodically thereafter. Torque Bolts as specified in Bolt Torque Chart. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 67: Wheel Bearings
• Pack grease inside the dust cap and tap into position. Transport Wheel Important Check wheel bearings for play every 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) or yearly, which ever occurs first. Tighten as required. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 68: Axle Pivot Bushings
Note: Do not use grease on any components. • Carefully install pivot pin, ensuring the seal lips and inner lining of the bushings are not damaged. Do not force pin through the bushings. 6-10 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 69: Packer Pivot Bushings
Maintenance Packer Pivot Bushings The packer pivot arms on the Maxim II use nylon bushings for the convenience of lower day to day (grease free) maintenance. However, bushings do wear and will require replacement if excessive movement is found. As the bushings wear, the level of the air drill may require adjustment periodically. -
Page 70: Wing Latch Assembly
- 34, 39, 49, 55 & 60 ft models LATCH • Check for freedom of movement. • Ensure the latch is in correct position when wings are in lowered position. Cylinder Latch - Field Position 6-12 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 71: Depth Control System
• Operate depth hydraulics to fully extend all depth cylinders. • Hold lever several seconds to rephase cylinders. • Cycle cylinders a few times to purge air out of system. • Reconnect main frame depth cylinders. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 6-13... -
Page 72: Fertilizer Coulter
• The tine coil should face outward and be positioned to the top as shown. • Secure tine with set screw and jam nut. Important Closing Tine Retighten setscrew after the first 20 acres. 6-14 November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 73: Hydraulics
Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before servicing or disconnecting hoses. • Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands. • Keep all components in good repair. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008 6-15... -
Page 74: Storage
Section 7: Storage Storage Section Contents Section 7: Storage Preparing for Storage ..................... 7-2 Cylinder Shaft Protection ....................7-3 Removing From Storage ....................7-3 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 75: Preparing For Storage
• Cover tires with canvas to protect them from the elements when stored outside. • Coat exposed cylinder shafts (Refer to Cylinder Shaft Protection). • Paint any surfaces that have become worn. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 76: Cylinder Shaft Protection
• Clean machine thoroughly. Remove coating from exposed cylinder shafts (Refer to Cylinder Shaft Protection). • Lubricate grease fittings. (Refer to Lubricating Section). • Tighten all bolts to proper specifications (Refer to Bolt Torque Chart). Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... - Page 77 Storage Notes November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
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Page 78: Troubleshooting
One wing or one whole side will drop when machine is fully raised....8-3 Depth Hydraulics chatter when lowering............8-3 Unable to insert transport pin on wing locks............. 8-3 Packer gangs squeaking................... 8-3 Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... -
Page 79: Machine Not Operating Straight
(Turn adjustment bolt in) Oil accumulation. Damaged seal. Replace seals. Loose fittings. Tighten hose and pipe connections. Scored cylinder shaft will Replace. damage shaft seal. Normal. Slight seepage from seal is normal. November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill... -
Page 80: One Wing Will Lift, Other Will Not
Unable to insert transport Spacer plate not adjusted Refer to “Field Clearance Settings” in Operation pin on wing locks. properly. Section. Packer gangs squeaking. Gangs not tight enough. Tighten gang nuts to 450 ft. lbs. Maxim II Air Drill November 2008... - Page 81 Troubleshooting Notes November 2008 Maxim II Air Drill...
- Page 83 Fax: 306-933-8626 It is the policy of Morris Industries Ltd. to improve its products whenever it is possible to do so. Morris Industries reserves the right to make changes or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on machines sold previously.
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