Claydon HYBRID MOUNTED User manual

OPERATORS MANUAL
CLAYDONYIELD-O-METER LTD
BUNTERS ROAD,WICKHAMBROOK, NEWMARKET, SUFFOLK, CB8 8XY
TEL: [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]
www.claydondrill.com
HYBRID
MOUNTED

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Claydon Yeildmeter Ltd
Gaines Hall, Wickhambrook
Newmarket, Suolk,
CB8 8YA, England
[phone]
www.claydondrill.com
Model:
Serial No:
Year:
Mass Min/Max:
LOCATION OF
IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
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IDENTIFICATION OF MACHINE
Claydon Yeildmeter Ltd
Gaines Hall, Wickhambrook
Newmarket, Suolk,
CB8 8YA, England
[phone]
www.claydondrill.com
Model:
Serial No:
Year:
Mass Min/Max:
WHEN ORDERING SPARE
PARTS ALWAYS QUOTE:
- MODEL
- SERIAL No.
-YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
PLEASE ENSURE SEPARATE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
IS FILLED IN UPON PURCHASE OF YOUR DRILL TO VALIDATE
WARRANTY CLAIMS. THIS IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF YOUR
OPERATORS MANUAL.
MACHINE WORKING
WIDTH
TRANSPORT
WIDTH
WEIGHT
(APPROX)
UNLOADED
MAX
HOPPER
CAPACITY
NUMBER OF
WORKING
ROWS
HORSE POWER
REQUIREMENTS
(ESTIMATED
3M 3M 3M* 1500Kgs 1700L 9 150 HP
4M 4M 2.85M 2200Kgs 1700L 13 200 HP
4.8M 4.8M 2.85M 2500Kgs 1700L 15 235 HP
6M 6M 3M 3200Kgs 1700L 19 325 HP
The Claydon Hybrid Mounted range offers drills with the following specication:
The machines identication plate is located on the front chassis beam of the drill, below the
seed hopper on the right hand side.
Record your serial number here: …………………………………………………………………
You may need to quote the serial number of your machine when you order spare parts in the
future.
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*With level boards removed

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
DIRECTIVE PROVISIONS
PRE-WORK PREPARATION
IN FIELD OPERATION
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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C
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AINTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
OPERATORS MANUAL - HYBRID MOUNTED
Thank you for your purchase of a new Hybrid Mounted Drill.
The purpose of this Operator’s Manual is to explain to the operator how to set up, use and maintain the
machine.
It is important that the operator reads this manual carefully to correctly set up, use and maintain the
machine safely. It is essential that the Warnings and Cautions section has been read carefully.
For any further assistance or explanation on the use and maintenance of your machine, please contact your
supplying dealer or alternatively Claydon Yield-O-Meter using the contact details given on the front cover.
The Claydon Hybrid Mounted will give many years of excellent service with little maintenance due to its
robust construction and its small number of moving parts. However, regular routine maintenance will give
you the optimum efciency and working machine life of your drill.
In the interest of product development we may (at our discretion) issue updates or component changes
which may improve your machines performance or longevity. In the event of an update or change details
will be made available online for your availability.
Hybrid Mounted

BSAFETY
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Safety stickers can be found located on your Claydon Hybrid Mounted drill at numerous locations, these
stickers must be observed to ensure your safety and that the machine is operated in a safe manner.
If any of the stickers become illegible or damaged, new stickers can be ordered and attached in the
appropriate position.The stickers must not be removed.
Safety Sticker Location

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SAFETY
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English Wheat Rye Barley Oats Beans Ferliser Peas Lupins Vetches Maize Grass Oilseed Rape Red Clover Grass Turnip
Italiano Gràno Sègale Òrzo Avèna Fagiòli Ferlizzante Pisèlli Lu pìni Vècce Mais Èrba Còlza Trifoglio Rosso Èrba Ràpa
Nederlands Tarwe Rogge Gerst Haver Veldbonen Meststof Er wten Lupinen Wikke Maïs Gras Koolzaad Rode Klaver Gras Knolraap
Espan
ol Trigo Centeno Cebada Avena Frijoles Ferlizante Chicharo s Lupino Vezas Maíz Hierba Colza Trébol Rojo Hierba Nabo
Svenska Vete Råg Korn Havre Bönor Gödningsmedel Ärtor Lupine Vicker Majs Gräsfrö Raps Rödklöver Gräsfrö Kålrot
Dansk Hvede Rug Byg Havre Bønner Gødning Ærter Lupiner Vikker Majs Græsf rø Raps Rødkløver Græsfrø Majroe
Deutsch Weizen Roggen Gerste Hafer Bohnen Dünger Erbsen Lupinen W icken Mais Grassamen Raps Rotklee Grassamen Rübe
Franḉais Blé Seigle Orge Avoine Haricots Engrais Poi Lupine Vesce Maïs Gazon Colza Trèe Rouge G azon Navet
Polski Pszenica Żyto Jęczmień Owies Fasola Zapylaczka Groszek Łubin Wyki Kukurydza Trawy Rz epak Koniczyna Czerwona Trawy Rzepa
Čeština Pšenice Żito Ječmen Oves Fazole hnojivo Hrášek Lupina Vikve Kukuř ice Travní Řepka Červený Jetel Travní Tuřín
Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha
10 48 47 45 34 32 64 30 40 45 11 - 2.3 2.4 - 2.6
15 72 69 68 49 59 95 56 64 72 34 25 4.9 5.6 - 5.3
20 97 93 90 66 86 127 83 88 99 66 37 7.2 9.1 3.0 7.9
25 121 117 112 83 112 159 110 112 126 99 48 9.6 12.7 5.5 10.6
30 147 141 134 100 138 191 137 136 152 130 59 12.1 16.2 7.6 13.2
35 172 165 157 116 164 223 165 160 179 162 71 14.5 19.1 9.7 15.9
40 198 189 179 133 191 254 192 184 206 193 16.8 22.6 11.9 18.5
45 222 213 202 150 217 286 219 208 233 220 19.3 25.4 14.0 21.2
50 246 237 224 167 243 318 246 232 260 247 21.7 28.2 15.9 22.8
55 271 260 246 184 270 350 274 256 287 274 24.1 29.1 17.2 24.4
60 296 282 268 199 295 382 301 280 313 299
65 322 306 291 216 322 413 328 305 340 326
70 347 332 313 233 347 445 354 330 367 352
75 373 356 336 250 374 477 381 354 394 377
80 397 380 357 267 400 509 408 378 421 402
85 421 404 378 282 426 541 436 402 448 429
90 446 426 401 299 452 572 463 426 474 456
95 473 450 424 316 477 604 490 452 501 483
100 497 476 446 333 503 636 517 476 528 510
105 522 500 469 350 528 668 544 500 555 536
110 546 524 491 367 555 700 570 524 582 562
Fine Seed
Normal Seed
3m HYBRID DRILL
DC0018
Safety Sticker Location

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STICKER MEANING
Read the operating manual carefully.
Prior to operating the machine the manual must be read fully and
understood. Special attention should be applied to the Warnings
and Cautions section.
Do not stand between the tractor and the machine.
Standing between tractor and the drill is especially prohibited
during coupling and uncoupling.
Remove the key before servicing.
Before any repairs or servicing turn off the engine and take out
the key.
Riding on the machine is prohibited.
Serious or fatal injury can occur as a result of riding on the
machine.
Proceed with care in the event of leaking hydraulic
uid.
Defective hydraulic hoses or incorrectly seated hydraulic
couplings can trigger unpredictable machine movements and
cause injury
Keep clear of slewing range.
There is an extreme risk of injury from slewing or folding
machine parts.
Safety Sticker Meaning

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STICKER MEANING
Risk of crushing.
Gaps between components may become smaller or
disappear completely.
Risk of crushing.
Gaps between or under components may become
smaller or disappear completely.
Retighten all nuts and bolts.
All nuts should be checked and retightened after a few
operating hours. Nuts may come loose due to machine
vibration.
Keep a safe distance.
Ensure that no one is allowed to stand with the
operating range of the machine
Hydraulic connections.
INSTALL FREE FLOW RETURN BEFORE ANY OTHER
HOSES Details of the functions of the hydraulic
connections for the drill.
Calibration Settings.
Details approximate settings for the metering unit slider
for a variety of popular products
Safety Sticker Meaning
English Wheat Rye Barley Oats Beans Ferliser Peas Lupins Vetches Maize Grass Oilseed Rape Red Clover Grass Turnip
Italiano Gràno Sègale Òrzo Avèna Fagiòli Ferlizzante Pisèlli Lu pìni Vècce Mais Èrba Còlza Trifoglio Rosso Èrba Ràpa
Nederlands Tarwe Rogge Gerst Haver Veldbonen Meststof Er wten Lupinen Wikke Maïs Gras Koolzaad Rode Klaver Gras Knolraap
Espan
ol Trigo Centeno Cebada Avena Frijoles Ferlizante Chicharo s Lupino Vezas Maíz Hierba Colza Trébol Rojo Hierba Nabo
Svenska Vete Råg Korn Havre Bönor Gödningsmedel Ärtor Lupine Vicker Majs Gräsfrö Raps Rödklöver Gräsfrö Kålrot
Dansk Hvede Rug Byg Havre Bønner Gødning Ærter Lupiner Vikker Majs Græsf rø Raps Rødkløver Græsfrø Majroe
Deutsch Weizen Roggen Gerste Hafer Bohnen Dünger Erbsen Lupinen W icken Mais Grassamen Raps Rotklee Grassamen Rübe
Franḉais Blé Seigle Orge Avoine Haricots Engrais Poi Lupine Vesce Maïs Gazon Colza Trèe Rouge Gazon Nave t
Polski Pszenica Żyto Jęczmień Owies Fasola Zapylaczka Groszek Łubin Wyki Kukurydza Trawy Rz epak Koniczyna Czerwona Trawy Rzepa
Čeština Pšenice Żito Ječmen Oves Fazole hnojivo Hrášek Lupina Vikve Kukuř ice Travní Řepka Červený Jetel Travní Tuřín
Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha Kg/Ha
10 48 47 45 34 32 64 30 40 45 11 - 2.3 2.4 - 2.6
15 72 69 68 49 59 95 56 64 72 34 25 4.9 5.6 - 5.3
20 97 93 90 66 86 127 83 88 99 66 37 7.2 9.1 3.0 7.9
25 121 117 112 83 112 159 110 112 126 99 48 9.6 12.7 5.5 10.6
30 147 141 134 100 138 191 137 136 152 130 59 12.1 16.2 7.6 13.2
35 172 165 157 116 164 223 165 160 179 162 71 14.5 19.1 9.7 15.9
40 198 189 179 133 191 254 192 184 206 193 16.8 22.6 11.9 18.5
45 222 213 202 150 217 286 219 208 233 220 19.3 25.4 14.0 21.2
50 246 237 224 167 243 318 246 232 260 247 21.7 28.2 15.9 22.8
55 271 260 246 184 270 350 274 256 287 274 24.1 29.1 17.2 24.4
60 296 282 268 199 295 382 301 280 313 299
65 322 306 291 216 322 413 328 305 340 326
70 347 332 313 233 347 445 354 330 367 352
75 373 356 336 250 374 477 381 354 394 377
80 397 380 357 267 400 509 408 378 421 402
85 421 404 378 282 426 541 436 402 448 429
90 446 426 401 299 452 572 463 426 474 456
95 473 450 424 316 477 604 490 452 501 483
100 497 476 446 333 503 636 517 476 528 510
105 522 500 469 350 528 668 544 500 555 536
110 546 524 491 367 555 700 570 524 582 562
Fine Seed
Normal Seed
3m HYBRID DRILL
DC0018

CDIRECTIVE PROVISIONS
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DIRECTIVE PROVISIONS
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This Claydon Hybrid Mounted Seed Drill conforms to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (see Appendix B –
Declaration of Conformity at the rear of the manual).
AIRBORNE NOISE EMISSIONS
The A-weighted emission sound pressure level of measurements taken directly at the fan is 94dBA.
WARNING AND CAUTION
These warnings and cautions must be observed when operating the Hybrid Mounted Seed Drill.
• Ensure total weight of tractor/drill combination does not exceed permitted limits and weight of
tractor is sufcient for safe eld and road use.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor and drill during coupling/uncoupling procedures.
• For maintenance/adjustment of the drill ensure that it is lowered to the ground.
• Seed dressing is highly poisonous so protective measures-gloves, goggles, facemask must be used
while loading the hopper and cleaning the machine after use with compressed air.
• The hydraulic system on the machine operates under high pressure. Pressurised hydraulic oil is
dangerous so connecting/disconnecting the drill must only be undertaken with the tractor engine
turned off and the pressure in the hoses released.
• Before operating the machine ensure no-one is standing within range of its turning circle-including
the marker arms.
• The Tungsten points on the leading tines should be protected by parking the drill on wooden boards.
EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW
The terms ‘front’ ‘rear’ ‘left’ and ‘right’ in this manual refer to the machine as follows:
1.‘Front’ indicates the headstock of the machine
2.‘Rear’ indicates the machine end when viewed from the rear
3.‘Left’ indicates the left of the machine as you look at the machine from the rear
4.‘Right’ indicates the right of the machine as you look at the machine from the rear.
Figure 1 – Overall view
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Directive Provisions

DPRE-WORK PREPARATION
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On taking delivery of your drill please check for any possible damage that could have occurred during
delivery. Remove any additional parts (harrow tines, level boards etc.) that may have been stored in the
seed hopper for transit.
A tool box is supplied and contains the following items:
1 x Quick Release Tool
1 x Spare Front Tine (Part No SBA152)
1 x Pack of Shear Bolts (Shear Bolt version machines only)
2 x M16 U-Bolts for Tine
1x Control Unit and Cable
1 x Control Unit Mounting Bracket and Bolts
1 x Tractor Power Cable
1 x Claydon Instruction Manual
1 x Claydon Instruction DVD
1 x Parts Catalogue
1 x Calibration Tongs
1 x Calibration Scales
1 x RDS Operation manual
1 x Fan 1” ISO with 18L male thread
(Please contact your supplier if any are missing.)
Introduction

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PRE-WORK PREPARATION
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The Claydon Drill can be mounted onto any CATIIIN or CATIVN compatible three point linkage with the
linkage pins supplied and CATIII balls (not supplied).
Once the drill is attached and at the correct working depth, the top link should be set at an angle in which
the convergence point between the upper and lower link arms should fall at the front axle (Figure 5).This
can be achieved by altering the top link pin attachment points on the tractor and drill.This ensures stability
and the mass of the implement is used correctly.
Connecting the Drill to the Tractor
1. ISOCAN control unit
2. Screen communication cable to RDS box
3. Electrical power cables to tractor battery terminals
1
2
3
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Mount the RDS ISOCAN Control Unit in a position in the cab easily visible and reachable from the driving
position.
Connect the main power cable supplied with the RDS ISOCAN Control Unit directly to the battery
terminals on the tractor. Run the screen communication cable to the tractor cab by a safe route so that it
can’t be caught or snagged.
1. Upper link point
2. Upper hitch point
3. Lower link point
4. Lower hitch point
5. Vertical virtual hitch point

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Connecting the Drill to the Tractor
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
The following label can be found located on the front of the drill seed hopper.These labels specify the
corresponding hydraulic connections and their appropriate colour coding. The return hose must be
connected before any hydraulic services are operated.
IMPORTANT
THE HYDRAULIC FREE FLOW SERVICE MUST BE
PLUGGED IN PRIOR TO THE DRILL BEING OPERATED
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE WHICH IS
NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor spools in their relevant pairs.The 1inch ISO female coupling
(freeow return) with 18L male thread supplied with your drill MUST be connected to the rear of the
tractor if necessary. Consult your tractors operators manual for correct freeow connection on the rear
of the tractor (max 5 bar). The free ow return pipe cannot just be inserted into the ller cap as the oil
cannot return to the pump sufciently quickly on many tractors.
Do not change the 1 inch ISO on the free ow return to a difference size as this could cause damage to the
fan motor. The fan free ow return cannot be connected to the tractor ISO.
Incase of difculty knowing the correct connections available on the rear of your
tractor consult your tractor operators manual or Claydon dealer immediately
for assistance. Failure to connect tractor to drill correctly can result in serious
damage to hydraulic components on both drill and tractor.
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Transporting the Drill
Raise the machine off the ground and fold the wings fully upright (applies to 4m, 4.8m and 6m machines).
Once folded, turn the hydraulic tap parallel to the cylinder to lock the wings in the upright position (Figure
6).To unfold the wings turn the hydraulic tap in the opposite direction and operate the spool valve.
WARNING
NEVER TRANSPORT ALONG PUBLIC HIGHWAY WITHOUT
ISOLATING THE FOLDING WINGS & MARKER ARMS
Location of wing isolation hydraulic tap
Location of marker arm isolation hydraulic tap
When the drill is in transport, the Hydraulic valve taps (located on the hydraulic cylinders, Figure 9) should
be locked off to prevent the marker arms being unfolded.

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Access to the hopper for loading seed and fert is by means of the ladder onto the hopper access platform.
Pre-work Preparation
ACCESSING THE HOPPER
Fold down the ladder as shown in the photos above.
Open the hopper cover as shown in the photos above.
OPENING THE HOPPER
ENSURE THE LADDER IS FOLDED UP WHEN THE DRILL IS WORKING
!
ENSURE THE HOPPER COVER IS CLOSED WHEN THE DRILL IS WORKING
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Pre-work Preparation
SETTING THE MARKER ARM WIDTH (WHERE FITTED)
On delivery of the drill the marker arms may be in their shortest position for transport. Both marker arms
will have to be set up for the working width of the machine. Additionally, should the driving position not
be central (either through driver’s choice or position of the seat) it may be necessary to adjust the two
markers to avoid gaps or over drilling.
The diagram below shows where to measure from in order to set the marker arm distance. It is advised to
carry out this process when the drill is in the ground and at the correct working depth.
1. Marker arm extended
2.Working width of the machine, from the centre of the middle tine to the centre of the marker point
3. U bolt
To adjust marker arm width measure horizontally from the centre of the middle (leading) tine on the
machine to the centre of the marker point (the spring tine at the marker arm, that runs behind the wheel),
with the marker arm swung out completely.This measurement needs to be equal to the width of the
machine, e.g. for a 6m wide machine the measurement between the two points must be 6m.To lengthen the
marker arm, slacken the U-Bolt (3), slide the arm out to the correct length and retighten.
1. Stub axle bolts (x3)
2. Marker arm tine
3. Marker arm wheel
If the marker arm tine is not aggressive enough during operation, then a more prominent mark can be
made by adjusting the tine angle.This is achieved by slackening the bolts at the stub axle shaft and allowing
the whole unit to pivot round on the slotted holes.
MARKER ARM TINE ADJUSTMENT
1
2
3

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1. Ensure all hydraulic hoses are connected to the tractor spool valves correctly.
2. With the drill in the raised position, operate the spool valve to unfold the wings (hose marked II -
yellow)
1. Stop the fan.
2. Operate the tractor spool valve (hose marked II - yellow) to fully fold the drill.
FOLDING THE DRILL
Unfolding the Drill
IMPORTANT
THE HYDRAULIC FREE FLOW SERVICE MUST BE
PLUGGED IN PRIOR TO THE DRILL BEING OPERATED
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE WHICH IS
NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
WING BALANCING - 6M MACHINES ONLY
The Wing Balancing system spreads the weight of the chassis and the
full hopper over the whole width of the drill and not just in the centre
section. In this way, it allows the wings to oat and follow the contours
of the ground.
To ensure the system is working correctly the operator should operate
the tractor spool valve to lower the wings, (spool needs to be set up so
pushing the controller forward lowers the wings, the spool must also
have a oat position.) once the pressure has reached 10 bar (145 psi)
the operator needs to push the controller fully forward into oat to
allow excess pressure to return to the tractor in the event of the drill
hitting a large obstacle and the wings raising beyond their pre-set limit.