AGROWPLOW Agrowseeder AD082 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
AGROW
Agrowseeder AD082
AD120
AD320
AD720
2017 Revision 3
AGROWPLOW | 55 Wellington St, Molong NSW
SEED DRILL

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Contact Details
Agrowplow Pty Ltd
Postal/Office: 55 Wellington St
Molong NSW 2866
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.agrowplow.com
Local Agrowplow Dealer:
‘Prosperity Through Soil Care’

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Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual was accurate
and up to date at the time of printing. Agrowplow Pty Ltd reserves the right to make
subsequent changes to the machine or this manual, where necessary, without
notification.
Agrowplow Pty Ltd will not be responsible for any damage or consequential loss arising
out of misinterpretation or failure to follow recommended procedures. Nor will it be
liable for any damage caused by or arising out of modification or misuse of its product.
The owner has a responsibility to protect himself and others by observing all safety
information and by ensuring all operators are well acquainted with the safety
information, trained in the correct use of the machine and applying safe work practices.

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The Owner’s Manual
Your new Agrowplow will give long and efficient service if given normal care and operated properly.
This owner’s manual is provided so that you can become thoroughly familiar with the design of the machine and to
obtain information on correct operation, adjustment and maintenance. Only people well acquainted with these
guidelines should be allowed to use this machine.
Right and left hand references in this manual are determined by standing behind the machine and facing in the
direction of travel.
The manual is considered as part of your machine and must remain with the machine when it is sold.
Delivery Inspection
On delivery of your new Agrowplow 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. If you have any queries ask your dealer straight away.
The machine is covered by our 12 month warranty on faulty parts, subject to normal use. Record below the serial
number of your machine and keep it in a secure place to help trace the machine and assist us when you order parts.
Model: ________________________________________________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________________
Authorised Agrowplow Dealer: ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

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Contents
Contact Details ...................................................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................................3
The Owner’s Manual ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Delivery Inspection.........................................................................................................................................................4
Contents .............................................................................................................................................................................5
Agrowplow – Company Profile...........................................................................................................................................7
Warranty Policy ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Conditions of Warranty..................................................................................................................................................8
Completing Safe Use Instruction (SUI) & Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Reports .........................................................10
1. Safety........................................................................................................................................................................11
1.1. Shared Responsibility for Safety......................................................................................................................11
1.2. Safe Operation.................................................................................................................................................12
1.3. Warning Decals................................................................................................................................................13
1.4. Ergonomic Safety.............................................................................................................................................21
1.5. Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................23
1.6. Transporting the Machine ...............................................................................................................................24
1.7. Un-Hitching the Machine.................................................................................................................................24
1.8. Risk assessment ...............................................................................................................................................25
2. Soil Care System of Farming.....................................................................................................................................27
2.1. Soil Degradation ..............................................................................................................................................27
2.2. The Solution.....................................................................................................................................................27
2.3. Soil Compaction...............................................................................................................................................28
2.4. Advantages of Agrowplowing..........................................................................................................................29
2.5. Benefits of Direct Drilling.................................................................................................................................32
2.6. Features of the Agrowdrill...............................................................................................................................32
2.7. Advantages of the Baker Boot .........................................................................................................................33
2.8. Planning to Direct Drill.....................................................................................................................................34
2.9. The Job’s not finished at seeding! ...................................................................................................................36
3. Specifications............................................................................................................................................................38
3.1. AD082, Agrowseeder.......................................................................................................................................38
3.2. AD120 Series Agrowdrill ..................................................................................................................................39
3.3. Ad320 Series Agrowdrill ..................................................................................................................................40
3.4. AD720 Series Agrowdrill ..................................................................................................................................41
4. Farmscan Jackal Hectaremeter ................................................................................................................................42
4.1. Troubleshooting the Hectaremeter.................................................................................................................42
5. Operating Instructions..............................................................................................................................................43
5.1. Hitching and Levelling......................................................................................................................................43
5.2. HydraDisc Undercarriage - AD 820 Only..........................................................................................................46
5.3. Seeding Depth .................................................................................................................................................46

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5.4. Row Spacing.....................................................................................................................................................46
5.5. Coulter Settings ...............................................................................................................................................46
5.6. Operating Speed..............................................................................................................................................47
5.7. Hopper Selection .............................................................................................................................................47
5.8. Electric Clutch ..................................................................................................................................................47
5.9. Lighting ............................................................................................................................................................49
6. Calibration Instructions ............................................................................................................................................50
6.1. Adjusting the Seed and Fertiliser Rates...........................................................................................................50
6.2. Method for Checking Metering Rates .............................................................................................................53
6.3. Calibration Tables ............................................................................................................................................54
6.4. Non Standard Machine Settings ......................................................................................................................57
6.5. Plotting Calibration Charts...............................................................................................................................59
7. Operating Tips ..........................................................................................................................................................60
7.1. After the First Round .......................................................................................................................................60
7.2. Gradual Slowing of Fertiliser Flow ...................................................................................................................60
7.3. Seizing of the Metering System.......................................................................................................................60
7.4. Checking the Rotation of the Drives................................................................................................................60
7.5. Cleaning Seed and Fertiliser Hoppers..............................................................................................................61
8. Lubrication and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................62
8.1. Pre-Operation Check .......................................................................................................................................62
8.2. Daily Service.....................................................................................................................................................62
8.3. Lubrication.......................................................................................................................................................62
8.4. Replacing Soil Openers ....................................................................................................................................63
8.5. Coulter Replacement.......................................................................................................................................63
8.6. Downtube Assembly........................................................................................................................................63
8.7. Replacing Adjustable Gates .............................................................................................................................63
8.8. Servicing the Fluted Rollers .............................................................................................................................64
8.9. Major Servicing of the Metering Mechanism..................................................................................................65
8.10. Servicing the Gearboxes ..................................................................................................................................65
8.11. Drive Chain Adjustments .................................................................................................................................66
8.12. Drive Chain Maintenance ................................................................................................................................66
8.13. End of Season Storage .....................................................................................................................................66
9. Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................................................67
9.1. Undercarriage..................................................................................................................................................67
9.2. Metering System .............................................................................................................................................68
9.3. Hydraulic System .............................................................................................................................................68
9.4. Farmscan Jackal Hectaremeter........................................................................................................................69
10. Calibration Charts ................................................................................................................................................70

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Agrowplow – Company Profile
Agrowplow Pty Ltd is an innovative, soil conscious company committed to developing "Soil Care" products for
improved, sustainable agriculture.
The founders of Agrowplow had the foresight to see that farmers needed to improve their practices - to improve soil
structure, increase humus and allow more water to infiltrate and store in the soil - if farming was to be sustainable.
The first Agrowplow was designed and built in 1977 to improve soil structure, increase humus levels and increase
water infiltration and storage deep into the soil.
Today the company's range of Agrowplows and Agrowdrills are widely accepted by farmers and agricultural
researchers for their unique capabilities. The term "Agrowplow" has become a "farming concept" rather than just
another implement.
The company's range of specialised Agrowplows, Agrowdrills and other products are designed and manufactured
under strict code of sustainable agricultural mechanisation, and promoted under the slogan:
"Prosperity Through Soil Care"
The company's research and development division develops world leading technology for Agrowplow which has
resulted in a well-earned reputation of turning market "Ideas" into reality.
Development is undertaken with the professional guidance of fully qualified design engineers with the use of 3D
CAD/CAM that supports the complete design to manufacture process. All designs are manufactured to the highest
standards of quality control.
Agrowplow has a large factory area (3500 square metres) with extensive fabrication equipment. Experienced and
qualified personnel form an extensive resource in all areas.
Agrowplow - building soil care products for improved, sustainable agriculture.

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Warranty Policy
Agrowplow warrants to its Dealer, who in turn warrants to the purchaser, that each new Product, part or accessory
will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 12 months after delivery and installation by an Agrowplow
Dealer, according to the conditions outlined.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties (except those of title), expressed or implied, and there are no
warranties of fitness for the particular purpose. In no event shall Agrowplow be liable for downtime expenses, loss of
machine use, loss of crops, loss of profits, injury or damage arising from accident, direct or indirect loss, or other
incidental, consequential or special damages.
The Safe Use Inspection (SUI) and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Forms must be filled in and returned to Agrowplow by
the Dealer or Agrowplow representative within seven days of delivery and installation of the unit. By signing the SUI
& PDI Forms, the owner acknowledges that he is responsible for the safe operation of the product, and that he
undertakes to fully train any person that might operate the product. Only when the Warranty Registration is
completed and returned can Agrowplow fulfil all warranty obligations.
Conditions of Warranty
In the event of a defect which may result in a warranty claim:
•The Owner must provide the Authorised Dealer with written notice of the defect within 14 days of its
occurrence, and allow reasonable time for replacement or repair.
•At Agrowplow’s request the Dealer will ensure any failed parts are freighted to the Agrowplow factory.
Freight costs will not be covered by Agrowplow. Transportation of the Agrowplow product to the Authorised
Servicing Dealer for warranty work is the responsibility of the Owner.
•The Warranty is not transferable to any third party or subsequent purchaser.
•Components and conditions not covered by warranty include:
Abuse
Failure resulting from neglect, improper operation, lack of required maintenance or continued use of machine after
the discovery of a defect which results in greater damage to the unit.
Environmental Conditions and Application
Deteriorated or failed components such as hydraulic hoses, seals, valves or connections damaged by corrosive
materials, dirt, sand, excessive heat or moisture. Warranty determination for these types of failures will be made by
Agrowplow only after inspection of failed components.
Normal Wear
Normal wear and consumable items such as oils and lubricants, nuts, bolts, washers, grease caps, spanners, jacks,
bearing housings, axles, poppet valves or seal kits for hydraulic cylinders, seals, points, discs, axles, tyres, machine
adjustment and periodic service. These are considered to be normal wear items and are not warranted.
Maintenance
Component failure caused by non-performance of scheduled maintenance such as correct lubrication and
maintenance, tightening or replacement of bolts, nuts, fittings, shields and covers.
Damage
Damage or machine failure caused by carelessness, accidents, improper operation, inappropriate transportation or
storage of the machine, parts or attachments.

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Alterations
Any unauthorised alteration, modification, attachments or unauthorised repairs to the Agrowplow product, parts or
attachments. Written approval must be obtained from Agrowplow for any such items to maintain warranty.
Replacement Parts & Service Work
The Labour or expenses involved in any of the following replacements or service tasks is the responsibility of the
owner:
•Replacement of faulty tynes
•Soil opener replacement
•Metering roller adjustment or replacement
•Any bearing replacement
•Adjustments (refer to manual)
•Drive shaft adjustment or replacement
•Periodic service work.
Agrowplow and its Dealers are not responsible or liable for any such expenses.
Clean-up Time
Agrowplow does not pay for cleaning the products, parts, accessories or work area before or after the warranty
repair. Clean-up time is affected primarily by the application or conditions in which the unit is operated and
maintained. Since clean-up time can be so variable, cleaning time should be considered a customer expense.
Transportation & Insurance Costs
Warranty does not cover transportation or insurance costs for its products or other equipment needing repair or
replacement of warranted components. Nor does it cover any freight or insurance costs in obtaining new parts or
returning old parts to Agrowplow for inspection purposes.
Travel Time
Travel time required for warranty repairs is the responsibility of the Owner.
Diagnostic Time
Warranty does not cover time required to diagnose a warranty problem. Diagnostic time is affected greatly by the
training and expertise of the technician employed to do the job. With proper training of service personnel, diagnostic
time should be at a minimum. Agrowplow expects that Dealers will assign a well trained and proficient technician to
handle warranty repairs.
Non – Genuine Parts
Use of parts other than Agrowplow parts for repair of warranted parts will automatically negate any warranty.
Warranted components must be replaced with genuine Agrowplow repair parts.
Unauthorised Repairs
Repairs by an unauthorised agent will automatically forfeit any warranty. Warranty repairs must be carried out by an
Authorised Agrowplow Dealer only, and only after Agrowplow’s authorisation has been obtained.
Special Warranty Considerations apply in respect to the following:
Tyres, Hydraulics and Castings:
These items are covered by their respective manufacturer’s warranty. For example many tyre manufactures will only
warrant tyres pro rata. Claims for faults relating to these components must follow Agrowplow’s normal claim
procedures.

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Completing Safe Use Instruction (SUI) & Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI)
Reports
The use of the SUI and PDI Reports is mandatory. Each Report must be completed as part of the sales process of
every machine and returned to Agrowplow for warranty registration. Each completed Report must detail:
1. The intended purpose of the machine;
2. The safety controls that have been used to reduce or eliminate identified hazards;
3. A warning of the existence of hazards remaining in the machine and an explanation as to why the hazard
remains.
4. Limitations to the use and application of the machine or plant resulting from any remaining hazards as
recorded on the SUI Report.
5. Further operator training that may be required.
Special Note:
Dealers are responsible by law to determine that machines are suitable and properly equipped for the application they
know or should reasonably have known the machine will be used for. This implies that a supplier must enquire what
the machine is to be used for, and a further review of safety controls must be carried out, in view of the specific
application the machine to this intended purpose.
At the time and point of delivery the salesperson must present the SUI & PDI Report to the purchaser as a record of
the installation process. This should be the result of a face to face installation.
Once the intended purpose is confirmed, use each item of the SUI as the record of instruction given to the purchaser
including:
•Safety controls that minimise the hazards present in the machine;
•Safe operating procedures for the proper use of the machine;
•Limitations to the use of the machine according to an intended application that prevents a safety hazard
arising;
•Any additional training the operator may require to use the machine safely
The purchaser must sign the completed SUI as evidence that information and training has been provided and that the
purchaser now has the responsibility to train all other operators. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure all
other operators are trained.
The original SUI and PDI forms must be completed, signed and returned to Agrowplow for Warranty to be valid