Operators Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OPERATORS YOU are the person responsible for the SAFE and SUCCESSFUL operation of this machine. You MUST: - READ this users guide carefully - UNDERSTAND the guide BEFORE using the machine - FOLLOW the instructions in the guide about: PREPERATION FOR WORK OPERATION SAFETY MAINTENANCE REPAIR - USE YOUR. COMMON SENSE if this machine does not conform to descriptions in the guide. - CHECK periodically that THE PERFORMANCE YOU EXPECT IS BEING ACHIEVED. In adverse conditions you should check performance more frequently. - IF EXPECTED PERFORMANCE IS NOT BEING ACHIEVED, it is your...

GENERAL DESCRIPTION SEED METERING UNIT The hopper has a capacity of 4 available, which will increase litres (7 pints). A hopper extension is the capacity to 9 litres (15^ pints). CHOKE (Ref.2) The choke is designed to control the flow of seed from the hopper to the seed chamber. Various sizes are available and it is essential to fit the correct size to suit the particular seed to be planted. In certain cases a choke is not required, e.g. for beans. SEED BELT (Ref.3) Four types of seed belt are available: a) A plain rubber/canvas laminated belt, suitable for small seeds such as brassicae, turnips,...

d) A plain thin belt, suitable for very small seeds such as carrot, lettuce, etc. All belts are available with a range of hole sizes to suit the particular seed to be planted and the holes can be spaced to give the required number of seed stations per metre (foot). . SPRING BASE (Ref.4) Various types are available in a range of sizes to suit particular seeds. It is essential that the correct spring base be fitted to suit the type of seed to be planted. REPELLER WHEEL (Ref.5) This wheel is contra-rotating and is designed to brush excess seed from the holes in the seed belt, and, at the same...

Carried out by releasing a spring clip which locates into grooves on the coulter stem. MARKERS (HANDPUSH DRILL) A beam and trailing arm system is used. The beam can be swung from one side of the drill to the other. ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT HANDLES Can be locked in position once the optimum operating height has been found. If the drill is supplied boxed, the chassis will only be partially assembled. By following the illustration in the parts section, final assembly can easily be accomplished. The front wheel scraper should be adjusted to be just tight against the wheel. SEED METERING UNIT The seed metering...

Before fitting the seeder body cover plate, check all working parts for free movement. Rotate the mechanism by hand and check the seed belt for correct running - adjust the spring tensioner as necessary. (See maintenance). Locate the cover plate on the two pins and tighten the wing nut firmly. Check again for free rotation of the units. Fit the unit to the chassis. Fully locate the dowel in the corresponding hole in the coulter lug, and, with the boss on the unit casting resting on the coulter side, tighten the clamp. Four drive ratios are available. These are obtained by selecting alternative...

SEED SPACING

GRADED SEED SIZE CODES This table is based on the CODE LETTER system used by the Seed Trade and Drill manufacturers GENERAL COMMENTS SEED SPACING is determined by the number of holes in each seed belt. SEED BELT SPEED is influenced by the operating speed. NATURAL UNGRADED SEED may be used: the hole size in the seed belt must be large enough to select the biggest seed, therefore, the smaller seeds in the sample will pass through the hole as doubles or triples. PELLETED SEED is available for many crops: the pelleting material increases the size of the seed for ease of handling and single seed...

FIELD OPERATION a) Ensure seed is clean and dry, and remove any rubbish such as string, labels, etc., before filling hopper, b) CHECK to ensure unit is seeding correctly by raising rear wheel and turning it FORWARDS. ON NO ACCOUNT must the wheel be turned backwards. c) Always keep the hopper lids closed. d) The outfit should always be lowered into work ancT raised on the move to prevent coulter blockage, e) If stopped in the middle of the field, the unit should be raised and the coulters checked for blockage, and then lowered whilst on the move, f) Always raise the outfit when turning at headlands,...

FAULT FINDING SEED DAMAGE can be caused by: a) Incorrect fitting of the choke. • b) A scored repeller tyre. If the tyre is scored, or worn anywhere other than at the centre, examine the seeder body casing for damage. EXCESS SEED in the coulter can be caused by: " a) Incorrect, or worn seed belt; holes in seed bel-t too small; drilling at incorrect speed for size of holes, b) A worn repel!er wheel, c) A badly fitted, or worn rubber flap. Dimension from end of flap to end of clamp plate is 27mm (1-1/16"). d) Incorrect fitting of the spring base, e) Excess soil in the coulter pressing against...

SEED BELT BASE AND CHOKE SELECTION CHART * Hole size for carrot seed based on average of 2 seeds per hole due to varying seed size and seed counts. . > ** Various coated seed will need different hole size, refer to Seed Merchant or contact us-. STANHAY WEBB SEED TEST SERVICE If the information you require is not in this book, please discuss with us your specific application. If necessary we will ask for a sample of seed for testing to determine the optimum drill settings for your crop. (Overseas customers please consult your local importer). Please state information required is for a ROBIN...