AG SHIELD LandRoller Service manual

AG SHIELD
5 section LandRoller(46-70 foot)
OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK
AND PARTS MANUAL
Ag Shield Manufacturing
Box 9, Benito, Manitoba R0L 0C0
Phone [phone] or 204-539-2000
Fax [phone]
E-mail address [email protected]
Please visit web site at http\\:www.agshield.com
Printed in Canada April 15 2015 REV 3 -Part No 800055
Serial no. 1215501 and up

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AG SHIELD LTD.
BOX 9, BENITO, MANITOBA CANADA R0L 0C0
Phone [phone] or 204-539-2000 Fax [phone]
www.agshield.com E-mail: [e-mail]
Warranty Registration Form - Warranty registration must be filled out by the dealer at the time of delivery, and
emailed, faxed, or mailed to Ag Shield within 10 days of customer invoice to validate warranty.
Machine type-e.g. ReCon, LandRoller
Model - e,g, 400 or 12- 46- 3
Delivery Date
Serial Number e.g. 1815125
Size - e.g. 7 ft or 46 ft
Options
Additional Serial Number e.g. 1415103
Size - e.g. 7 ft or 46 ft
Options
Customer agrees that the equipment was complete with all parts in good working order except as noted
below, that the customer has received the owner’s handbook, and the customer has been thoroughly
instructed in the use of it. Customer agrees that he.has been instructed in the care, adjustments, the safe
operation of the machine, and the applicable warranty policy.
Dealer Name
Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
State / Province
Country
Postal Zip Code
Email Address for service & updates- required
Dealer agrees to have thoroughly instructed the customer on the above described equipment,
including the contents of the Owner’s Handbook, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation, and
applicable warranty policy.
Dealer Sales Person Name
Cell Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
State / Province
Country
Postal Zip code
Email Address for service & updates- required
Customer Name
Phone Number
Mailing Address
City
State / Province
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1.TABLE OF CONTENTS
PHONE [phone] OR 204-539-2000 FAX [phone] ..........................................................3
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................5
2. INTRODUCTION AND SIGN-OFF FORM............................................................................6
3. SAFETY................................................................................................................................7
3.1. SAFETY OVERVIEW................................................................................................................... 8
3.2. GENERAL SAFETY..................................................................................................................... 8
3.3. MAINTENANCE SAFETY............................................................................................................ 9
3.4. THROWN OBJECTS SAFETY ....................................................................................................9
3.5. CHAIN DRIVE SAFETY...............................................................................................................9
3.6. HYDRAULIC SAFETY................................................................................................................. 9
3.7. MECHANICAL GEARBOX DRIVELINE SAFETY........................................................................9
3.8. STORAGE SAFETY................................................................................................................... 10
3.9. TRANSPORT SAFETY.............................................................................................................. 10
3.10. REFUELING SAFETY................................................................................................................10
3.11. TIRE SAFETY............................................................................................................................ 10
3.12. OPERATING SAFETY............................................................................................................... 10
3.13. SAFETY DECALS .....................................................................................................................11
4. SETUP FROM SHIPPING MODE.......................................................................................17
4.1. TOWED OUT SHIPPING ........................................................................................................... 17
4.2. TRUCK SHIPPING..................................................................................................................... 17
5. OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................18
5.1. EASIFOLD ( NOT POWERFOLD) FOLDING FROM ROAD TO FIELD.....................................18
5.2. “EASIFOLD” FOLDING FROM FIELD TO ROAD PROCEDURE ............................................. 22
5.3. POWERFOLD FOLDING FROM ROAD TO FIELD ................................................................... 24
5.4. ADJUSTING POWERFOLD SEQUENCE VALVE OPERATING PRESSURES. ....................... 26
5.5. POWERFOLD FOLDING FROM FIELD TO ROAD PROCEDURE............................................ 26
5.6. WATER FILLING ROLLER TANK............................................................................................. 27
5.7. ACRE METER OPTION............................................................................................................. 28
5.8. REPLACING THE OUTER CASTER WHEEL............................................................................ 29
5.9. LUBRICATION........................................................................................................................... 30
6. SPECIFICATIONS –5 SECTION LANDROLLERS...........................................................31
7. PARTS LIST 3 SECTION LANDROLLER .........................................................................32
7.1. TOW HITCH 3 SECTION UNITS- 800450.................................................................................. 32
7.2. CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................. 33
7.3. INNER WING FRAME ASSEMBLY........................................................................................... 34
7.4. 5 SECTION KNUCKLES FRONT HITCH................................................................................... 35
7.5. CENTER SECTION 5 SECTION 62 FOOT REAR VIEW ...........................................................36
7.6. CENTER SECTION 5 SECTION 62 FOOT END OF ROLLER................................................... 37
7.7. CENTER SECTION WHEELS HYDRAULICS............................................................................ 38
7.8. 62 FT 5 SECTION RH WING ..................................................................................................... 39
7.9. 62 FT 5 SECTION LH WING...................................................................................................... 40
7.10. OUTER FRAME / ROLLER 5 SECTION 62 FT.......................................................................... 41
7.11. OUTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................... 42
7.12. INNER WHEEL ASSEMBLY ORIGINAL POWERFOLD OPTION............................................. 43
7.13. SPINDLE AND HUB PARTS 8 BOLT-113686........................................................................... 44
7.14. HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC 5 SECTION 62 FT BOOM .............................................................. 45
8. WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................46
9. POWERFOLD OPTION INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................50

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2.INTRODUCTION AND SIGN-OFF FORM
Congratulations! on your choice of an Ag Shield LandRoller. This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to meet the needs of the discerning farmers and contractors, and rental agencies.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual,
are as seen from the tractor driver's seat and facing in the normal direction of travel.
Ag Shield follows the general safety standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)
and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the
Ag Shield LandRoller must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating, and Maintenance information
presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed. Review this
information annually before season start-up. Make these reviews of safety and operation a standard practice for all of
your equipment. An untrained operator is not qualified to operate this machine.
A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment
have read and understood the information in the Operators Handbook and have been instructed in the operation of
the equipment.
SIGN-OFF FORM
DATE
OPERATORS SIGNATURE
EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE

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3.SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important
safety messages on the Ag Shield Recon 300
and in the manual. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the safety
message.
Accidents Disable and Kill
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING
and CAUTION with the safety messages. The
appropriate signal word for each message has been
selected using the following guide-lines:
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal
word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations typically for machine
components, which for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.

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3.1. SAFETY OVERVIEW
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Ag Shield Recon 300. YOU must
ensure that you and everyone who is going to operate,
maintain or work around the LandRoller be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures and
related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through your
working day and alerts you to all good safety practices
that should be adhered to while operating the
LandRoller.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
•LandRoller owners must give operating instruc-
tions to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the LandRoller, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
•The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. All accidents can be avoided.
•A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
3.2. GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or
transporting the LandRoller.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate the
LandRoller. An untrained operator is not qualified
to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
4. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
5. Do not allow riders.
6. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited
to:
•A hard hat
•Protective shoes with
slip resistant soles
•Protective glasses or goggles
•Heavy gloves
•Hearing protection
7. Stop the engine, place all controls in neutral, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items with all personnel
annually.
2.
4.
6.

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3.3. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operators Manual and all safety items
before working with, maintaining or operating the
LandRoller.
2. Stop the tractor engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait
for all moving pads to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
4. Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before
servicing or disconnecting from tractor.
5. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all
moving and/or rotating pads.
6. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children,
when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or
making any adjustments.
7. Place stands or blocks under the frame before
working beneath the machine.
3.4. THROWN OBJECTS SAFETY
1. Always wear safety goggles when working near or
adjusting conditioner.
2. Never stand or run directly behind rollers when
machine is rotating, as rollers are capable of
throwing obstacles at greater than 30 mph.
3. Shields are provided to reduce thrown debris
hazard, Leave chain guard in place, be sure the
rock guards are in place, and inspect chain guard
frequently to ensure protection is in good repair.
3.5. CHAIN DRIVE SAFETY
1. Always keep safety guard in place. You might be
the one who trips and falls into a rotating machine.
2. Never adjust the chain tension, roller spacing,
roller tension, or other items with the machine
running, always stop the machine before opening
chain cover.
3.6. HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in
neutral before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and steel lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system op-
erates under extremely high-pressure. Such
repairs can fail suddenly and create a hazardous
and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye protection when
searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use
a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream
of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention
immediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction
can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin
surface.
7. Before applying pressure to hydraulic system
make sure that all connections are tight and that
all hoses and fittings are in good condition.
3.7. MECHANICAL GEARBOX
DRIVELINE SAFETY
The operator must obey all safety labels and must
maintain the proper shielding. A high percentage of
driveline injuries occur when safety shielding is
missing or not functioning properly.
1. Do not operate the machine without all driveline,
tractor, and implement shields in place.
2. Before operating the machine, be sure drivelines
are attached securely to the tractor and to the
implement.
3. Keep operators and bystanders away from all
moving parts.
4. Shut off tractor engine and remove key before
coming close to the implement or doing any
maintenance
5. Drive shafts shielding must be kept in condition
and checked daily to see that it is free spinning on
the inner shaft.

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3.8. STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store unit in an area away from human activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored LandRoller.
3. Store in a lower position so persons cannot be
injured or property cannot be damaged by
mechanical failure.
3.9. TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Read and understand ALL the information in the
Operator's Manual regarding procedures and
SAFETY when operating the LandRoller in the
field and/or on the road.
2. Check with local authorities regarding machinery
transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws
and regulations.
3. Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when
making corners or meeting traffic.
4. Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors that are
required by the local highway and transport
authorities are in place, are clean and can be seen
clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.
Daybreak and dusk are particularly dangerous and
pilot vehicles are recommended.
5. Ensure that the trailer is hitched positively to the
towing vehicle. Always use a safety chain between
the machine and the tractor.
6. Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to allow
faster traffic to pass. Drive on the road shoulder, if
permitted by law.
7. Always use hazard warning flashers on the Recon
300 when transporting unless prohibited by law.
3.10. REFUELING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It
is highly flammable.
2. Do not refuel the
machine while smoking or
when near open flame or
sparks.
3. Stop engine before refueling. Clean up spilled fuel
before restarting engine.
3.11. TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an
explosion, which may result in serious injury or
death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the
proper equipment and experience to do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. Operate the tires at the pressures, loads, and
speeds suggested by the manufacturer.
5. Tires rated Farm Hiway Service are rated for
intermittent service at 50 mph / 80 kilometers per
hour.
3.12. OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and
all safety signs before using.
2. Stop engine place all controls in neutral, set park
brake, remove ignition key, wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing
or unplugging.
3. Before rolling a field, be familiar with all potential
hazards: trees, rocks ditches, gullies, etc. Plan
your route to avoid hazards. Keep LandRoller
width in mind when maneuvering to avoid
obstacles.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Keep all shields and guards in place when
operating.
6. Do not allow riders on the LandRoller or tractor
during operation or transporting.
7. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially
children, before starting.
8. Stay away from machine when folding deflectors.
Keep others away.
9. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
10. Review safety instructions annually

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3.13. SAFETY DECALS
Become familiar with these decals, and the hazards they are marking.
The decal locations are detailed in this section below
part # 113552 high pressure fluid
Part # 116116 Danger pinch point hazard

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Part # 113523
part number 113555 warning pinch point hazard
FIGURE 1 #116140 YELLOW AND WHITE AG SHIELD STRIPES
FIGURE 2 DECAL #116141 YELLOW AND WHIRE STRIPES AG SHIELD
FIGURE 3 116142 "LANDROLLER" YELLOW AND WHITE STRIPES
FIGURE 4 DECAL AGSHIELD MFG SIDE REAR OF HITCH 3X36 #116107
FIGURE 5 STRIPS SIDE DEFLECTOR 3X12 IN #116108

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FIGURE 6 DECAL 12-62-5
FIGURE 7 DECAL 12-66 5
FIGURE 8 DECAL 12-70-5
part # 800819
part# 800818
part
red and white tape # 803088 for cut length –bulk part #

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Serial plate part number #800817
FIGURE 9 DANGER DECAL #116116 WARNING OVERHEAD HAZARD #113549

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4.Setup from Shipping Mode
4.1. TOWED OUT SHIPPING
Towed out units should be field ready, Check wheel
bearings for correct adjustment, grease and go to the
field.
4.2. TRUCK SHIPPING

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5. OPERATIONS
DANGER
WATCH FOR PEDESTRIAN
TRAFFIC- Rollers will always win
and pedestrians will lose the battle
with a LandRoller.
5.1. EASIFOLD ( NOT
POWERFOLD) FOLDING
FROM ROAD TO FIELD.
EasiFold is the standard Ag Shield configuration
where each inner wing wheel is rotated 25
degrees by a hydraulic cylinder, and the operator
must then back up the whole unit to have the
wing move from behind the center section to the
field position. This is different from the Ag Shield
PowerFold option where the wheels are first
turned a full 90 degree by the hydraulic cylinder,
a drive spindle is lowered to contact the wheel,
and then sequence valve will keep the cylinder
pressure at the preset level, and drive the wings
to field position while the LandRoller center
frame is stationary. LandRoller wheel rotate
circuits are shipped with the large ½” hoses
installed so that field installation of the PowerFold
option is a simple bolt on attachment at the inner
wheel location.
There are 2 hydraulic circuits on all 5 section Ag
Shield LandRollers:
A. This first circuit hereafter on “Lever 1”
that rotates the wheel assembly so that a
backing up motion will move the
LandRoller wings to field position, This is
the same circuit that is the used for
PowerFold wheel option.
B. The second circuit ( Lever2) that raises
or lowers the center, inner, and outer
wheels for road transport, and is teed
together with the diagonal arm locking
function, the hydraulic hitch locking
cylinder,
Unfolding to field Procedure
1. Chose a reasonably level location with no
bystanders or small children in the vicinity.
2. Operate the whole unit in a forward direction
until the wings are trailing out behind the
center section at an equal and perpendicular
angle to the center section.
FIGURE 10 WINGS TRAILING DIRECTLY
BEHIND
3. Operate Lever 2 to raise the rollers up ALL
the Way to top to allow transport locks to be
removed.
4. Set parking brake, place tractor transmission
in Neutral, leave the tractor cab tractor,
5. Make one rotation around the machine
doings all the road locks in sequence. Start
with floating hitch left side, move the height
lock from B to C, and then remove Pin A and
place in holder nearby.
FIGURE 11 FLOATING HITCH 2 POINTS EACH
SIDE LOCKED

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6. Rotate the 2 center wheel locks over center
to the rear.
FIGURE 12 CENTER WHEEL UNLOCKED FOR
FIELD
7. Remove diagonal arm lock pin from hole E
and store in holder bushing D nearby.
8. Move the height lock on outer wheel from
pin F to Pin G.
FIGURE 13 OUTER WHEEL HEIGHT LOCKED
UP
9. Remove the height locks H from the
cylinders at the inner wheels. Place the lock
on storage point I during field operation.
10. Rotate the 2 center wheel locks over center
to the rear.
11. Lift wheel rotation lock J , place pin K on top
of tab L. When Lever 1 (rotate wheels ) is
moved to turn wheels the lock will no longer
hold the wheel in road position.
12. Walk back down the right hand side of
machine, doing the locks as per steps 5,7,8
above .
13. Enter tractor cab, operate lever 1 to rotate
the inner wheels to angled position N
approximately 25 degree from road position
M. Both wheels should rotate the same
angle at the same time.
14. IF IN SOFT SOIL DO NOT TURN THE
WHEELS TO 25 DEGREES, KEEP THEM

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STRAIGHT UNTIL THE WINGS START TO
FOLD THEN SLOWLY ANGLE THE
WHEELS TO COMPLETE THE FOLD.
15. Carefully back up the unit until the wings
reach the stops at “O” on rear of center
frame. Both the left and right stops MUST
reach the frame at a similar time. DO NOT
CONTINUE TO BACK UP AFTER ONE
STOP CONTACTS THE FRAME, as wheel
and frame damage will result. Instead pull
ahead and get the 2 wings to contact at a
similar time.
16. Move Lever 1 to rotate the wheels to the
field position. When the wheels are in road
position the flag above the wheel will point in
the direction of the tire.
17. Move lever 2 to lower the rollers to the
ground, and raise the wheels completely up
into field operation position.