Duncan Renovator AS5300 User manual

Owners Manual
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Renovator AS5300 5”,6”,7”
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Pt. No. 67436
Issue 1119

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Pt. No. 67436
Issue 1119
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Acquisition & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description of Machine Working Principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specification Dimensions & Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5
SAFETY - General Safety Symbols on Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Be Prepared for Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appropriate Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transport This Machine Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely . . . . . . . 9
Avoid High Pressure Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safe Work Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Practice Safe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SAFETY - Machine Specific Hazard Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Decals & Safety Guards. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setup, Calibration & Operating Procedure General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Read Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pre-Calibration Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sowing Chart -NORMAL seed . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sowing Chart -FINE seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Airflow & Fan Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Blank Page for your Calibration Notes . . . . . . 31
Maintenance & Care General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ProSeries Head Unit Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . 36
Parts List Disc Opener Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tine & Boot Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tine Harrow Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Bushes - Mainframe Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Bushes - Wing Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Bushes - Wing Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lift/Lower Rams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Renovator AS5300 Contents
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Introduction
Acquisition & Warranty
On delivery of your new Duncan Renovator AS5300 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.
The Owner’s Manual
Your new Duncan Renovator AS5300 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
furnish information on correct operation, adjustment and
maintenance. Only persons well acquainted with these
guidelines should be allowed to use the equipment.
A separate illustrated parts section has been provided so that
if any parts are required your dealer will be able to supply
them by reference to part numbers.
The manual is considered as part of your machine and must
remain with the machine when it is sold.
Right and left hand references in this manual are
determined by standing behind the machine and facing in
the direction of travel.
Model: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial No: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Dealer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 going to press.
Clough Agriculture reserves the
right to make subsequent changes
to the machine, where necessary,
without notification.
The Company 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.
This Document contains the Original
Operating Instructions for this machine
and are verified by the Manufacturer.
Signed:......................................
Product Development Manager

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Description of Machine
The Duncan ‘Renovator AS5300’ is a Coil Tine T-boot
drill and is fitted with disc openers.
The large split hopper is mounted on a robust centre
frame.
Sowing depth is hydraulically controlled. The quality
European air metering units handle all seeds from turnip
and rape through to peas and maize and permits easy
calibration. The seeders are driven via a radar ground
speed proportional electric drive system. Seeding ceases
automatically when the machine is raised into the
transport postion.
The wings may be hydraulically folded up for legal
tranport width.
Working Principle
The air flow, metering units and electric drive system
are easily set to give the desired sowing and/or fertilizer
rate. The front disc precuts the ground surface followed
by the coil tine and T-boot which creates the seed bed.
Air delivers seed down the flexible tubes between the
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Dimensions & Capacities
Dimensions & Capacities 42 Run 36 Run 30 Run
Description 5.3m 5 inch 5.3m 6 inch 5.3m 7 inch
Width (over wheels /mm) 3100
Working Height (mm) 2780
Transport Height (mm) 3110
Machine Length (mm) 6460
Row Spacing (mm) 125 147.5 175
Sowing Width -effective (mm) 5250 5310 5250
Box Capacity per bin 1000 litres
Main Tyre Size & Inflation Pressure 19/45-17 W154 18 ply (65psi, 4.5bar)
Wing Tyre Size & Inflation Pressure 11.5/80-15.3 14 ply (70psi, 4.75 bar)
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Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine.
Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted
on the machine while it is in operation or being transported.
Any footboards and/or footsteps are provided solely for the
purpose of preparing the machine for use.
Keep clothing and body extremities well clear of pinch
points while the machine is operating (seeding or
calibrating). Keep well clear of moving parts at all times.
These signs typically occur wherever trapping points exist.
These include drive chains, sprockets, shafts, wheels, discs,
pivot points, etc. Guards are provided with the machine
for safety reasons (where practical without compromising
machine performance). Ensure these are always fitted
during operation.
Always exercise extreme caution in the vicinity of sharp
edges and points.
Where possible guards are provided with the machine
for safety reasons (where practical without compromising
machine performance). Ensure these are always fitted
during operation.
Footboards, footsteps, drawbars and other machine
surfaces may be slippery when wet.
Apply extra caution in wet conditions and in the early
morning when surfaces are wet.
Keep Clear. (It is dangerous to be in this area when the
machine is operating.)
!ATTENTION
On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols.
These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards.
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SAFETY - General
This section of the manual offers general guidelines
for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace
local safety regulations. These guidelines were current at
the time of publication, but may be superseded by later
regulations.
Clough Agriculture has made every effort to highlight all
risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have
a responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at
all times in the vicinity of the machine.
Owners are advised to keep up to date on safety issues
and to communicate these to all users of the machine.
Contact the Occupational Safety and Health Service
(OSH) for further information about general safety aspects.
If you have safety concerns specifically related to this
machine, contact your dealer immediately.
Operator Safety
Read this manual carefully before operating new
equipment. Learn how to use this machine safely.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the equipment before using it.
Take careful note of all safety instructions both in this
manual and on the machine itself. Failure to comply with
instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage
to the machine.
Replace missing or damaged safety signs on the machine
and ensure that these remain clearly visible.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone
who operates, adjusts, lubricates, maintains, cleans
or uses the machine in any way has had suitable
instruction and is familiar with the information in this
manual (particularly with regard to safety aspects).
Operators and other users of the machine should be
aware of potential hazards and operating limitations.
Be Prepared for Emergencies
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance,
hospital and fire department near your telephone.
N.B. Throughout this
manual important safety
information is indicated
by these symbols in the
margin:
A prohibition should
be observed under all
circumstances.
A warning indicates a
hazard that could cause
death or injury if the
warning is ignored.
A caution indicates a
hazard that may cause
damage to property if
the caution is ignored.
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SAFETY - General (Continued)
Appropriate Dress
Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of
jewellery which could become caught in the machinery.
People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined
close to the head.
Refer to local safety standards for protective clothing and
recommended safety equipment.
Adequate protection, such as a face mask, should be worn if
operating this machine in dry and dusty conditions.
Transport This Machine Safely
Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted correctly.
With trailing machines tow with the drawbar only, as this is the
only safe towing point on the machine.
Always check that bystanders (especially children) are well clear
(front and rear) before starting and moving the tractor and the
machine.
Plan safe routes of travel, and be aware of power lines and
other roadside hazards. Take particular care when towing
implements on hillsides.
Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine.
This machine is not designed to carry passengers, and no riders
are permitted.
Road transport
On public roads,
• A speed of 40km/h must not be exceeded.
• Do not operate during the hours of darkness unless standard
lights are fitted and clearly visible. (This also applies when
visibility is limited, e.g., in foggy conditions.)
See the guidelines in the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule,
issued by the Land & Transport Safety Authority.
Avoid tip-overs
Avoid holes, ditches and obstructions which may cause the
machine to tip over, especially on hillsides. Never drive near the
edge of a gully or steep embankment - it might cave in. Slow
down for hillsides, rough ground and sharp turns.
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SAFETY - General (Continued)
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
All farm chemicals should be stored, used, handled and
disposed of safely and in accordance with the supplier’s/
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Read the product label before using, noting any warnings
or special cautions, including any protective clothing or
equipment that may be required, ie. respirator.
Do not eat or smoke while handling sprays, fertilisers, coated
seeds, etc. Afterwards, always wash your hands and face
before you eat, drink, smoke, or use the toilet.
Store sprays, fertilisers, coated seeds, etc. out of reach of
children and pets, and away from food and animal feeds.
Any symptoms of illness during or after using chemicals
should be treated according to the supplier’s/manufacturer’s
recommendations. If severe, call a physician or get the
patient to hospital immediately. Keep the container and/or
label for reference.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Avoid any contact with fluids leaking under pressure, because
the fluids can penetrate the skin surface.
Any fluid which penetrates the skin, will need to be removed
immediately by a medical expert. Seek specialist advice on
this type of injury.
Relieve the pressure before disconnecting any hydraulic or
other lines. Make all repairs and tighten all fittings before
re-connection to pressurised fluid.
Keep your hands and body away from any pinholes or high
pressure jets. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard
instead of using your hand directly.
Safe Work Practices
All farm machinery is potentially dangerous and should be
treated with caution and respect.
Before starting the machine, ensure that all controls are placed
in neutral and that bystanders are well clear. Check that the
guards have been securely fitted and that any adjustments
have been made correctly.
Where possible, disconnect or isolate the drive mechanism to
the implement. Lower the machine onto the ground when not
in use.
Do not operate this equipment when severe weather
conditions appear imminent.
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SAFETY - General (Continued)
Practice Safe Maintenance
Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance
and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the
machine.
General Maintenance
Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The
following general rules must be followed when maintaining or working
with machinery:
• All operating and maintenance manuals must be
read before and referred to while using or servicing any
piece ofequipment.
•Turn off all machinery power sources and isolate the
machine before making adjustments, doing lubrication,
repairs or any other maintenance on the machine.
•Ensure that the machine hydraulics are disconnected from
the power source.
•Wear gloves when handling components with cutting
edges, such as any ground cutting components.
• Beware of hazards created by springs under tension
or compression when dismantling or maintaining the
machine.
•It is recommended that you clean the machine with a water
blaster or similar apparatus before commencing
maintenance.
Make Sure the Machine is Well Supported
When machinery is fitted with hydraulics, do not rely on the
hydraulics to support the machine. During maintenance or while
making adjustments under the machine, always lock the hydraulics
and support the machine securely. Place blocks or other stable
supports under elevated parts before working on these.
Electrical Maintenance
Disconnect the electrical supply from the tractor before doing any
electrical maintenance.
Welding
With electronic equipment in modern tractors it is advisable to disconnect
the machine from the tractor, or at least disconnect the alternator and
battery before attempting any welding.
Use Only Genuine Spare Parts
Unauthorised modifications or non-genuine spare parts may be
hazardous and impair the safe operation and working life of the machine.
Excess lubricants must be disposed of safely so as not to become a
hazard.
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SAFETY - Machine Specific
This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for
the safe operation of the Renovator AS5300.
These guidelines were current at the time of publication, but
may be superseded by later circumstances. They do not
necessarily cover every possible hazard and must be read in
conjunction with the SAFETY - General section (Page 7 to 10).
Hazard Points on the Renovator AS5300
The lists below are not all-inclusive and serve only to highlight
the more obvious areas of risk.
The decals attached to the machine are a general reminder
that there are hazardous areas on the machine, rather than
specifically highlighting all possible hazards.
For decal locations on machine, refer Page 13.
No Ride
Passengers are not permitted anywhere on the machine.
Pinch Points/Moving Parts
Hazardous areas include:
•Front Tractor Linkage
•Fan Unit
• Front Disc openers
•Wings
•Electric Drive units
•Roller
•Wheel legs and main frame assemblies
•Finger tine assemblies (where fitted).
Slippery When Wet
Hazardous areas include:
•Footboards and footstep.
•All smooth surfaces on the frame structure.
Keep Clear
Hazardous areas include:
•Between the tractor and Renovator AS5300.
•Immediately adjacent to the Renovator AS5300 side.
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SAFETY - Machine Specific
(Continued)
Hazard Points on the Renovator AS5300
(Continued)
For guard locations on machine, refer Page 13.
Transport
The two wheels located at the rear of the machine are for the
purpose of controlling sowing depth. These are also used to
support the machine weight.
Important - Refer to safety cautions in the Transport section,
page 15 of the manual. Ensure that all linkage pins and
security clips are fitted correctly.
Maintenance
Refer Page 34 for reference to the Maintenance and Care
section of the manual.
Lubrication
Refer Page 34 for reference to the Maintenance and Care
section of the manual.
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SAFETY - Machine Specific
(Continued)
Item Decal/Guard Pt. No.
1 ‘No Ride’ 43900
2 ‘Pinch Point/Moving Parts’ 43901
3 ‘Slippery When Wet’ 43902
4 ‘Keep Clear’ 43904
5 ‘40 km/hr’ 43912
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Transport
1Raise the drill into the transport position.
2Important - To avoid machine damage due to drill
lowering during transport, always close the hydraulic valve
on the drawbar. Move the handle to a position at 900to the
hydraulic line. This applies to the drawbar and disc opener
hydraulic valves where fitted.
3Locate jack stand in transport position, if fitted.
4Ensure lighting and oversize warning requirements meet
recommendations published by the local Land Transport
Authority or equivalent.
5Maximum towing speed 40 km/hr.
For countries other than New Zealand other speed
restrictions may apply, please refer to your local
transport authority.
Ensure towing vehicle requirements are adequate
for the towed vehicle e.g. mass, brakes. Refer to
recommendations published by the local Land Transport
Authority or equivalent.
Braking when towing can cause the load to jackknife. Use
extra care when towing in adverse conditions such as mud,
inclines and sharp bends.
Lower towing speeds are recommmended on farm roads/
tracks and where one wheel is on or over a road verge.
6Attach safety chains to tractor.
Safety chains must be crossed over underneath the
coupling and attached to the towing vehicle. The
attachment points must be as close as practical to the
towing coupling and one each side.The towbar on the
towing vehicle must be rated for the towed mass. Do not
remove or replace the safety chains provided with any
other type than those supplied.
Note: The safety chains are provided with sufficient
length to cater for all towing vehicles. Safety chains must
be shortened by cutting off excess length so that if the
coupling fails the drawbar will not hit the ground.
7If the machine is fitted with row markers or other vertical
extensions, check clearance under power lines en route.
8 Important - For greater disc opener ground clearance,
adjust the ram or turnbuckle on the disc opener unit so
they are at maximum height, and/or extend the drawbar
ram or turnbuckle to level the machine chassis.
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Operation
General Operation Guidelines
1 Hydraulic Fan -connect the hoses in the following order:
First - connect Zero pressure Case Drain 3/8” hose (1/2” BSP Female QR) to hydraulic
reservoir *
Second -connect Motor Return 3/4” hose (3/4” BSP Female QR) to tractor high flow low
pressure return port.
Finally - connect High Pressure Motor feed 1/2” hose (1/2” BSP Male QR) to tractor remote.
Disconnect in the reverse order to prevent motor seal damage.
*The tractor hydraulic reservoir or free drain connection must have zero backpressure.
2Use a sufficiently powerful tractor which is heavy enough to tow the drill safely.
3Operate the drill at a speed of 6-12 km/hr (4-8 mph).
In stony and uneven ground conditions a lower speed is more appropriate
4Check that the drill is level during calibration and while seeding.
5Check tyre pressure before seeding. Refer page 5.
6Double check seed rates before seeding.
7Raise the drill out of the ground when making any turns.
8Raise the drill out of the ground before backing up.
9 After prolonged storage, check to see that all drive mechanisms and hydraulic equipment are functioning
correctly. Check that the seed tubes are not perished or blocked.
Sowing Speed
Typical travel speeds when sowing range from 6-12 km/hr in good conditions. In stoney and uneven
ground conditions a lower speed is recommended to minimise rapid part deterioration. Sowing too fast
can result in:
1 Poor contour following and uneven sowing depth.
2 Impact damage to:
a Ground engaging components.
b Bearings, housings & axles.
c Fasteners & structural components.
3 More extreme conditions will result in greater vibration
and uneven seed flow at low seeding rates.
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Sowing Depth Control
The sowing depth is dependent on:
1The wheel height in relation to the chassis
2Tyre pressure
3Ground condition i.e. hard or soft
The wheel height in relation to the chassis is controlled using
the hydraulic ram depth stop. With the machine raised up,
adjust the position of the depth stop.
Transport Position
It is recommended to raise the drill into the transport
position when turning at headlands to avoid damage to the
ground engaging components.
Wing Pressure Setting
This is used to keep down pressure onto the wings for
even sowing depth across the tool bars: this transfers the
centre frame weight to the wings in hard conditions.
The wing hold switch must not be activated when the
wings are folded ie when the machine is in transport.
The switch may only be activated when in the drilling
position.
All conditions are different so the wing pressure can easily
be adjusted to the desired setting by using the gauge on
the machine. When the switch is activated, the oil in the
wing rams is held in this hydraulic circuit under pressure
and can’t return to the tractor. Expelled oil from the rams is
taken up by the accumulator.
When the tractor remote is postioned into the float position
it allows oil in the hoses to flow back into the tractor. On
heavily undulating ground and in some other conditions a
(factory set) safety pressure relief valve is automatically
triggered; this protects the machine from damage.
When this safety feature is triggered, the wing pressure
setting will need to be reset.
How to set the wing pressure:
1. Position the pressure switch to ON (in-cab console).
2. Using your tractor remote lever, power up the hydraulic
system to the desired level using the gauge on the
machine as a guide.
3. Move the tractor hydraulics into the float position for this
function. -the system is now set.
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‘Renovator AS5300’ Read Before Operation
Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process
The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and
subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output.
Terms and words used in those instructions are shown below:-
Adjustment Handle
Toggle
‘NORMAL’ POSITION
‘FINE’ POSITION
Only switch from
normal to fine seed
if the seed hopper is
empty
Do not open the
setting above ‘25’
with the toggle set to
‘fine’ as the adjuster
will break.
Metering Setting
Scale