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Land Pride All Purpose Seeder APS1548 Operator's Manual

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All Purpose Seeder
APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586
APS1548
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APS1586
30256
Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you
!
see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
© Copyright 2011
313-354M
Operator's Manual
Printed
10/13/11
30255

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  • Page 1 All Purpose Seeder APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 APS1548 Table of Contents APS1586 30256 Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

  • Page 3: Safety At All Times

    Secure implement by using blocks and supports. Dealer QR Locator The QR code on the left will link you to available dealers for Land Pride products. Refer to Parts Manual QR Locator on this page for detailed instructions.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors, self-propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital, and fire department near phone.

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    Read and follow their directions. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our dealer locator at landpride.com. Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information 10/13/11 Table of Contents 24934 24938 24934 25512 APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M 838-111C DANGER: Keep away, Moving Parts 818-543C DANGER: Guard Missing (Beneath Guard) KEEP AWAY 818-254C DANGER: Rotating Roller Hazard...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This All Purpose Seeder has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

  • Page 9: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    The sling brackets allow points at each end to hook a chain for lifting the unit. When hooking a chain to the sling brackets, be certain to either use a spreader bar on the chain or use a long chain to prevent bending the sling brackets.

  • Page 10: Mud Scraper Installation (Optional)

    Optional mud scrapers are available from your local Land Pride dealer. A scraper bundle consists of one rear roller scraper and two front roller scrapers and are identified by the rear roller type and seeder planting width. Land Pride Mud Scrapers Part No. Part Description APS1548 313-431A SPIKE SCRAPER BUNDLE .

  • Page 11: Rear Mud Scraper For Packer Roller

    Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Rear Mud Scraper For Packer Roller Refer to Figure 1-3: 1. Lower rear roller to ground level, shut tractor engine off, and engage parking brake. 2. Attach left hand scraper mount (#4) to the left side roller arm (#5) with 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2"...

  • Page 12: Rear Mud Scraper To Spike Roller

    Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Rear Mud Scraper To Spike Roller Refer to Figure 1-4: 1. Lower rear roller to ground level, shut tractor engine off, and engage parking brake. 2. Attach left hand scraper mount (#4) to the left side roller arm (#6) with 1/2"-13 x 1 1/2"...

  • Page 13: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    Section 2: Operating Instructions Section 2: Operating Instructions Operating Checklist Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and maintenance of the seeder. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the All Purpose Seeder without first having read, fully understood, and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual.

  • Page 14: How The Seeder Works

    Section 2: Operating Instructions 4. The bag opener (#4) (sharp point on top of baffle plate located inside the seedbox) can be used to tear open the seed bags. 5. Maker certain the seed box is filled uniformly to insure one side dose not run out of product ahead of the other side.

  • Page 15: Parking The Seeder

    Section 2: Operating Instructions 4. Make sure each seed cup door handle is set at the same height across the seeder. The highest position is usually used for grass seeds. 5. Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight. 6. Be certain all guards are in place and secure. 7.

  • Page 16: Section 3: Adjustments

    Section 3: Adjustments Section 3: Adjustments Front Roller Angle Adjustment Refer to Figure 3-1: NOTE: Gang slide (#1) is shown in its furthest back position. In this position, both bent pins (#6) are in front of the gang slide as shown. In all other positions, one bent pin is in back of the gang slide and the other is in front of the gang slide.

  • Page 17: Drive Chain Engagement

    Section 3: Adjustments Drive Chain Engagement Refer to Figure 3-3: Soil that is very hard or with a lot of unwanted vegetation may require several passes with the front rollers set at a very aggressive angle before planting begins. Disengage drive chain from the rear roller while making these passes and engage drive chain when ready to start planting seed.

  • Page 18: Speed Change Sprocket

    Section 3: Adjustments Speed Change Sprocket The All Purpose Seeder is designed with two drive speeds to accommodate different seed sizes and dispersal rates. The two drive speeds are high range (fast speed) and low range (slow speed). Use seed charts beginning on page 20 to determine which range is correct for the seed you are dispersing.

  • Page 19: Low Range Set-Up

    Section 3: Adjustments Low Range Set-up Refer to Figure 3-5: 1. Loosen 3/8" flange lock nut(#1) and drive tension sprocket (#2). Remove drive chain (#3) from speed change sprocket (#6). 2. Remove 5/8" nut (#4) and 5/8" flat washer (#5). 3.

  • Page 20: Seed Cup Settings

    Section 3: Adjustments Seed Cup Settings Refer to Figure 3-6: Each seed cup is equipped with a four-position gate. The highest gate handle position shown is for small seeds, the second and third positions are for larger seeds. The forth position (Handle rotated fully down below the bottom tab) sets the gate at wide open to allow complete clean-out of seed cup.
  • Page 21 Section 3: Adjustments g. Weigh seed which has been metered out. • If weight is in pounds, divide total weight of seed metered out by 3 to get the number of pounds metered by each seed cup. • If weight is in ounces, divide total weight of seed metered out by 48 to get number of pounds metered by each seed cup.

  • Page 22: Seed Rate Charts (English)

    Section 3: Adjustments Seed Rate Charts (English) Cup Setting Alfalfa (Pounds per Acre) High Range Low Range Alfalfa (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) High Range Low Range Bent Grass (Pounds per Acre) High Range Low Range Bent Grass (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) High Range Low Range Bermuda - Unhulled (Pounds per Acre)
  • Page 23 Section 3: Adjustments Cup Setting Lovegrass - Sand (Pounds per Acre) High Range Low Range Lovegrass - Sand (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) High Range Low Range Lovegrass - Weeping (Pounds per Acre) High Range Low Range Lovegrass - Weeping (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) High Range Low Range Orchard Grass (Pounds per Acre)

  • Page 24: Seed Rate Charts (Metric)

    Section 3: Adjustments Seed Rate Charts (Metric) Cup Setting Alfalfa (Kilograms per Hectare) High Range Low Range Alfalfa (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) High Range Low Range Bent Grass (Kilograms per Hectare) High Range Low Range Bent Grass (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) High Range Low Range Bermuda Unhulled (Kilograms per Hectare)
  • Page 25 Section 3: Adjustments Cup Setting Lovegrass - Sand (Kilograms per Hectare) High Range Low Range Lovegrass - Sand (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) High Range Low Range Lovegrass - Weeping (Kilograms per Hectare) High Range Low Range Lovegrass - Weeping (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) High Range Low Range Orchard Grass (Kilograms per Hectare)

  • Page 26: Drive Arrangement With Aps In High Range

    Section 3: Adjustments Small Seeds Attachment There is no “range” associated with Small Seeds drive. If set correctly, the Small Seeds box should turn the same speed regardless of whether the main seed box is set for high or low range. Study the seeds charts and install sprockets and roller chains accordingly.

  • Page 27: Drive Arrangement With Aps In Low Range

    Section 3: Adjustments Drive Arrangement with APS in Low Range Refer to Figure 3-9: The 19/35T Sprocket (#3) is arranged with the 35T sprocket in front of the 19T sprocket and the 16/29T sprocket (#6) is arranged with the 16T sprocket in front of the 29T sprocket.

  • Page 28: Small Seeds Adjustments

    Section 3: Adjustments Small Seeds Adjustments Refer to Figure 3-10: Use seed rate charts on Page 27 to determine seeding rate for the seed you will be planting. NOTE: Seeding rates will vary greatly with variations in seed size, seed treatment, weight of seed, soil surface condition, and rear roller slippage.

  • Page 29: Small Seeds Seed Rate Chart (English)

    Section 3: Adjustments Small Seeds Seed Rate Chart (English) (Pounds per 1000 square foot and Pounds per acre) Cup Setting Bent Grass (Pounds per Acre) 1.3 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.1 6.1 6.8 7.8 8.2 8.8 9.3 9.8 10. 10. 11. 11. 11. 11. Bent Grass (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) Bermuda (Pounds per Acre) 0.9 1.4 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.7 5.3 5.5 5.9 6.2 6.7 7.2 7.9 8.7 9.8 10.

  • Page 30: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    Small Seeds Attachment Refer to Figure 4-1: The Land Pride Small Seeds Attachment is an option made available to fit any Land Pride 48", 60", 72" or 86" All Purpose Seeder. Small Seeds Box Shown Attached to APS1560 Seeder Figure 4-1 The small seeds attachment is designed to meter various small seeds.

  • Page 31: Rear Scrapers

    Extended agitator paddles can be added to your existing paddles in the main seedbox to help break-up bridging of light fluffy seed across the seedbox discharge opening. See your nearest Land Pride Dealer to order the correct kit for your seeder. 313-503A AGITATOR EXTENTION KIT, 48"...

  • Page 32: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Land Pride Dealer. The parts on your All Purpose Seeder have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Do not alter the seeder in a way which will adversely affects its performance. WARNING Always secure seeder in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside.

  • Page 33: Lubrication Points

    Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Legend spray lube 12227 30848 24977 10/13/11 Table of Contents Multi-purpose Multi-purpose grease lube oil lube Roller Chains Type of Lubrication: Chain Lubricant Quantity: Coat Generously Feed Cup Drive Sprocket Square Bore Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Squirt a generous amount of oil on to the square feed cup shaft and move seed rate adjustment lever back...

  • Page 34: Rear Roller Bearings

    Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 30849 24977 24977 APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M Table of Contents Rear Roller Bearings 2 Zerks (1 At each rear roller end) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity: 4 - 5 pumps Feed Cup Drive Sprocket Square Bore Small Seeds Box Option Type of Lubrication: Oil...

  • Page 35: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    73 3/8" " 61" 700# 884# Category I Formed A-frame plates; Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch Category I & II Formed A-frame plates; Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch 1 Bushel/Foot 1 Bushel/Foot (4 bushel) (5 bushel) Fluted for accurate metering Four position door for different seed sizes and complete clean out of seed cup...

  • Page 36: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 Features 1548, 1560 & 1572 = Cat 1 QH Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor. 1586 = Cat1&2 QH Seeding Width 48" & 60" seeding width provides capability to maneuver around landscape obstacles and APS1548 &...

  • Page 37: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Section 8: Troubleshooting Section 8: Troubleshooting Problem Uneven seed spacing or uneven stand. Actual seeding rate is different than desired. Feed cup sprocket locked up or twisted feed cup drive shaft. Rollers not turning freely. 10/13/11 Table of Contents Troubleshooting Chart Cause Check for plugging in seed cup.

  • Page 38: Section 9: Torque Values Chart

    Section 9: Torque Values Chart Section 9: Torque Values Chart Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 in-tpi N·m ft-lb N·m 1/4" - 20 1/4" - 28 5/16" - 18 5/16"...

  • Page 39: Section 10: Warranty

    This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride’s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal...
  • Page 40 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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