J.ASSY Titanium User manual

USER MANUAL
MECHANICAL
SEED METER
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Manual
v. 2.2 EN
Titanium

Index
Introduction ............................................................................ 04
Components of the TITANIUM .......................................... 06
Installation .............................................................................. 07
1.Mounting the TITANIUM onto the planter....................... 07
2.Correcty inserting the seed disc & disc runner .............. 08
3.Care when closing the TITANIUM................................... 09
Preparation for planting ......................................................... 10
1. Correct selection of seed discs & disc runners ............ 10
2. Planting speed .............................................................. 12
3. Use of graphite powder ................................................ 13
Maintenance ........................................................................... 14
The importance of maintenance........................................ 14
FLEXBRUSH roller............................................................. 14
POLIFLOW wipers ............................................................. 15
ANTIBOUNCE brush ......................................................... 16
Replacing worn seed discs & disc runners ....................... 18
Cleaning the TITANIUM ..................................................... 19
Problem & trouble shooting ................................................... 21
Additional accessories........................................................... 22
Available seed discs and disc runners .............................. 23

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Introduction
The advanced technology of the
TITANIUM seed meter almost eliminates
the chances for skips or double seeds
during planting. The TITANIUM also
reduces the possibility of cracking or
damaging seeds.
APOLLO
RAMPFLOW®
Front - Soya Disc
To ensure optimal efciency of the TITANIUM, only use Apollo seed discs.
Apollo seed
discs for maize
and soya with
Rampow
technology
It is important to notice that the
Apollo disc runners are exclusive
to the TITANIUM meter. Other disc
runners will not be compatible.
Apollo runners
Cotton
Maize
Beans
Soya Sorghum
Peanuts Canola
Sunfl ower

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The wipers ensure each hole is lled with seed. It also scrapes
out double seeds. The exibility reduces seed damage.
POLIFLOW WIPERS
The roller ejects seeds from
the seed disc that would not
fall out by gravity alone. The
roller ensures constant contact
with the disc but is exible not
to cause damage to the seeds.
FLEXBRUSH ROLLER
The inspection window allows
the user to observe the seed
disc in motion. This feature is
essential during setup and allows
the meter’s performance to be
checked during planting.
INSPECTION WINDOW
Keeps the seed in the place during the last rotational stage. The brush
prevents the seed from bouncing out of the seed disc when the planter works
in rocky soils.
Antibounce
brush
ANTIBOUNCE BRUSH

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Weight distributor
Inspection
window protector
Screw 4x14mm
POLIFLOW wiper
FLEXBRUSH roller
Feeder base
Base carrier plate
ANTIBOUNCE brush
Centre bush
Washer
Centre adaptor
Feeder neck
Inspection window
Base latch
Components of the TITANIUM

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1. MOUNTING THE TITANIUM ON THE PLANTER
For optimal service life of the TITANIUM meter it is highly recommended
to take care when tightening the hold down clamp. A loose t will result in
unnecessary vibration and bounce of the meter and over-tightening will bend
the base. In both cases the performance of the meter will be compromised.
Follow the steps illustrated below:
Installation
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
Step 4

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2. CORRECT METHOD TO INSERT THE
SEED DISC AND DISC RUNNER
Place the seed disc
and disc runner
into position.
Place the disc runner
into place. Ensure
that the indentation
seats inside the
allocated space in the
meter body.
Ensure that the
seed disc is in the
correct position.
Fit the centre
hole of the disc
around the
centre bushing.
2
4
3
1
2.Ring
1.Disc
Place the meter
upside down and
open the latches.
Latch

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3. TAKE NOTE WHEN CLOSING THE TITANIUM
When you experience difculties to close the TITANIUM meter
follow these steps:
Close the base plate
and secure with the
two latches.
5
Latch
Base plate
1Ensure that the seed disc and disc runner is
positioned correctly.
2Look for dirt between the base plate and the meter body. If any,
follow the cleaning procedure indicated in the manual.
3Adjust the latches, ensuring easy opening and providing soft grip
when closing.
4Never leave the latches loose. This will result in the incorrect
clearance for the seed discs and disc runners and have a
negative effect while planting.

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1. SELECTING THE CORRECT SEED DISC
AND DISC RUNNER
Due to the wide variety of shape sizes of different crops, we have developed
multiple seed discs and disc runners specically for each crop.
To guarantee the best performance of the TITANIUM, it is important to
observe the following features of your seed when choosing the correct seed
disc:
That the seed ts comfortably in the hole with no additional
space for a second seed or that the seeds get stuck.
The seed does not stick out
above the seed disc surface.
Preparation for planting
When choosing the correct disc, the seeds will
fit comfortably in the holes and do not stick out
above the disc surface.
Important:

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Seeds are too loose in the holes.
Double seeds occur.
Seed ts correctly
Example with sorghum
Seeds are too loose in the holes.
Double seeds occur.
Seed ts correctly
Example with soya beans
Seeds t too tight and seeds are too
large for the holes
Seed ts correctly
Example with maize
Selecting the correct disc

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Runner is too shallow, seeds stick out
above seed disc surface.
Seeds are just below the disc surface
Runner is too shallow, seeds stick out
above seed disc surface.
Seeds are just below the disc surface
2. PLANTING SPEED
High planting speeds on rocky soils resulting in heavy row unit bounce will
have a negative inuence on the accuracy of the TITANIUM. Please take
care not to exceed a reasonable planting speed especially in uneven terrain.
Selecting the disc runner
Example with soya beans
Example with maize

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3. USE OF GRAPHITE POWDER
Consult your graphite powder supplier for the
correct quantity to use.
Attention:
The use of graphite powder is
fundamental for optimal operation of
the TITANIUM meter. It is essential to
ensure accurate seed spacing. This dry
lubricant reduces the number of skips
and double seeds, broken seeds and
decreases the wear and tear of the
components.
Never mix graphite powder in with seed before any
seed treatment is applied. Liquids will remove the
lubricant function of the graphite.
Ensure the graphite is mixed into seed evenly before
planting.
Do not just sprinkle the graphite powder on the
seed and start planting.

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Maintenance
THE IMPORTANCE OF REPLACING PARTS AND HOW TO DO IT
It is important to note that the following factors will contribute to the premature
wear of the FLEXBRUSH, POLIFLOWS and ANTIBOUNCE: Lack of graphite and
the incorrect selection of seed discs and disc runners.
This will have a negative effect on the planting accuracy.
FLEXBRUSH POLIFLOWS ANTIBOUNCE
1. Use a Phillips 02 screwdriver to loosen the screw.
2. Rotate the FLEXBRUSH counter clockwise as indicated.
Lift the rear diagonally.
The support should seat in groove of
the body.
This worn FLEXBRUSH
should be replaced.
How to replace the FLEXBRUSH

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How to change the POLIFLOW
How to remove the POLIFLOW.
2. Take note of the orientation of the existing Poliow. Pull out the Poliow. Insert
the new Poliow into position, the shoulder of the Poliow should be on the grey
surface of the housing.
This worn out POLIFLOW
should be replaced.
1. First remove the weight distributor. The replacement can be done by hand or
with normal pliers.

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1. Use pliers to remove the Antibounce brush as shown.
2. Insert the new Antibounce brush from the bottom and pull it up with pliers until
it seats rmly in place.
This worn ANTIBOUNCE
brush should be replaced.
How to replace the ANTIBOUNCE brush

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Examples
of wear.
Wear can cause irregular
seed singulation.
Inspect the discs & runners before a new planting season.
Tests have proven that a worn-out runner will increase the number of double
seeds dropped from one hole. See image below:
To maintain the accuracy of the TITANIUM meter,
replace any worn seed discs and disc runners
before a new planting season.
Important:
The lack graphite powder, the incorrect selection of seed discs and disc runners
and a long duty cycle have direct inuence on excessive wear of the discs and
runners.

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Clear signs of wear.
A worn runner can
lead to inaccurate
seed singulation.
Examples
of wear.
Example of a worn runner.
Replace seed discs and disc runners when worn.

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After the planting season, it is necessary to clean the disc and runner housing of
the TITANIUM. Use water and normal dish washing detergent with a brush.
Cleaning the TITANIUM
Dirt build up on the base plate.
An example of dirt in a TITANIUM.

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An example of graphite powder in a TITANIUM.
Graphite build up may cause the base plate not to close properly.