John Shearer CONNOR SHEA 8000 Series Installation and maintenance instructions

SOWING THE SEEDS OF YOUR SUCCESS
SERIES 8000
PASTURE DRILL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PARTS CATALOGUE
Eff. Date Serial No. Part No. 8000PB
CSN AUSTRALIA (JOHN SHEARER LTD) ACN 007 871 472
SHARE ST Phone ………………..… [phone]
KILKENNY, S.A. 5009 Fax (Spare Parts)……... [phone]
Email…….…[e-mail]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY CARD / PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST
SUGGESTED OWNERS SERVICE PARTS…………………………………………………………… 1
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
ORDERING SERVICE PARTS…………………………………………………………………………. 2
ACCEPTING DELIVERY………………………………………………………………………………. 3
STANDARD MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………. 3
SAFETY FIRST………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………………………. 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………………………………… 5
CALIBRATION………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
SOWING CHART……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
GATE SETTING…………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
CLEANING……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
SERVICE POINTS……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
TYRE PRESSURES………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
LUBRICATION POINTS…………………………………………………………………………………11
PAINT………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
SERVICE HISTORY…………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
MAINFRAME AND AXLE……………………………………………………………………………… 14
HYDRAULIC COULTER BAR & MAINFRAME……………………………………………………. 18
HITCH AND OPTIONAL DRAWBAR………………………………………………………………… 20
DRIVE WHEEL AND PRESSURE ARM ……………………………………………………………… 22
DRIVE CONTROLS AND TORQUE LIMITERS…………………………………………………….. 26
ROLLER CLUTCH BOX…………………………………………………………………………………30
DISTRIBUTION MECHANISM………………………………………………………………………… 32
COIL TYNE ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………………………………….. 36
COULTER ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………………………………………. 38
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION…………………………………………………………………………. 40
SEEDER CUP POSITION……………………………………………………………………………….. 42
HYDRAULIC COULTER BAR ADD-ON KIT………………………………………………………… 44
INDEX………………………………………………………………………………………………………46

JOHN SHEARER LIMITED
CUSTOMER’S WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
(Please retain for your records)
IMPLEMENT TYPE: SERIAL No.
SELLING DEALER: DATE PURCHASED:
PLEASE READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL TO ENSURE CORRECT APPLICATION, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE FOR THIS
MACHINE.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING JOHN SHEARER
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
DEALER COPY
DEALER NAME: …………………………………… DEALER TOWN: …………………………….
IMPLEMENT MODEL: ……………………………. SIZE: ………………………………………….
PRODUCT No. (as per price book) SERIAL No.
DEALER’S PRE DELIVERY IMPLEMENT CHECK WHEN DONE SIGNATURE
PURCHASERS NAME (Full)
ADDRESS (Full)
DATE OF PURCHASE: IMP.RECEIVED IN GOOD ORDER & CONDITION
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PURCHASERS ATTENTION HAS BEEN DRAWN TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THE JOHN SHEARER LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY ENDORSED HERE-ON.
PURCHASERS SIGNATURE…………………………………………………………………………………
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
IMPORTANT:- TO ENSURE YOUR CLIENTS ARE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS
PORTION OF THE CARD AND RETURNWITHIN 7 DAYS TO JOHN SHEARER LIMITED
P.O. BOX 32, WELLAND, S.A. 5007
JOHN SHEARER LIMITED AREAMANAGER:
DEALER’S NAME: …………………………………… DEALER TOWN: …………………………….
DEALER A/C No.: ………………………………….
IMPLEMENT MODEL: ……………………………. SIZE: ………………………………………….
PRODUCT No. (as per price book) SERIAL No.
DEALER’S PRE DELIVERY IMPLEMENT CHECK WHEN DONE SIGNATURE
PURCHASERS NAME (Full)
ADDRESS (Full)
DATE OF PURCHASE: IMP.RECEIVED IN GOOD ORDER & CONDITION
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PURCHASERS ATTENTION HAS BEEN DRAWN TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THE JOHN SHEARER LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY ENDORSED HERE-ON.
PURCHASERS SIGNATURE…………………………………………………………………………………
CUSTOMER’S MACHINERY REGISTER
We ask for your assistance in registering your holdings of equipment. This information can assist us
greatly in after sales service, development of new products and customer awareness of Shearer
products.
1. Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
Address:……………...………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………….State: ……..………………………..Postcode: ……..……….
2. Type of purchaser (please tick) Owner / Manager Share Farmer Contractor
3. Major activities (please number in order of importance)
Sheep and cereal grain Vegetables Sugar
Sheep only Poultry Tobacco
Cereal Grain Only Pigs Oilseeds
Meat Cattle Vineyards Others (please list)
Milk Cattle Fruit ………………………..
4. What is the size of your holding (hectares)? ……………………………………………..
What is the total area of your crop (hectares)? ……………………..
What is your area under cereal crop (hectares)? …………………………
5. In what town is your associated Shearer dealer? (i.e. either the dealer with whom you normally trade or
the one who is closest)
6. What John Shearer machines do you currently have on your property?
Serial No. Implement type Size Date Delivered Comments
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Thank you for your assistance; please feel free to use the back of this form to make any comments you wish.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new JOHN SHEARER LIMITED
implement. You have just joined the growing number of John Shearer
customers and we trust that your implement will give you many years of
satisfaction. The following information contained in this manual is provided
with regards to your implement's operation, maintenance and warranty;
however, should you require further assistance, contact your registered John Shearer Dealer.
WARRANTY POLICY
JOHN SHEARER LIMITED (JSL) warrants to purchaser that in normal use if any part of goods
manufactured by JSL is proved to be defective material such part will be replaced or repaired by
JSL if returned to Dealer at cost of customer within 12 months of delivery of goods, but such
warranty shall to the extent permissible by law cease to apply forthwith if goods are misused or
used contrary to recommendations of JSL and/or Dealer or if any unauthorised alterations,
modifications or substitution of any part of goods is made or there is any breach by customer of
the terms and conditions.
Customer agrees that JSL shall not be liable for any claim for damages due to loss of time in
use of goods or loss of profits due to defective goods or for any other consequential damages
whatsoever except to the extent that such exclusion of liability is prohibited by law.
All failures must be reported immediately by the purchaser to the Dealer (or in the event of the
Dealer ceasing to hold the JSL franchise, then to the Dealer nominated by John Shearer
Limited).
The only parts which would be replaced or repaired under warranty are those which are proven
to be of defective materials by persons in authority in the JSL Field Service Department.
It is the policy of JSL to continually strive to improve their products whenever possible. Therefore,
JSL reserves the right at all times to modify it's products or parts without notification and
undertakes no liability to modify products sold, to conform with any such modifications.
Travelling and kilometre charges are not accepted by JSL as JSL has no control where equipment is
sold.
Nothing in this warranty policy and instructions shall purport to exclude or limit any liability the
exclusion or limitation of which is prohibited or rendered void by the Trade Practices Act 1974 as
amended or any other Federal or applicable State Legislation.
All pre-delivery checks must be done by the Dealer and signed when completed on the Warranty
Registration Card.
FREIGHT: The JSL policy does not extend to cover freight charges.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE: It is the responsibility of the owner to read the Operator's Manual
and to maintain and operate the implement in a safe and correct manner within the manufacturer's
specified capacity and operating limitations. Using the implement for purposes other than those for
which it is designed voids all warranty.
Regular service to your implement can save costly repairs and save valuable time lost because of
breakdown.
Resultant damage or failures originating from neglect of machine is not covered under warranty. For
your spare part requirements contact your John Shearer Dealer.

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK
1. On delivery of the 8000 SERIES DRILL ensure there are no shortages.
2. Check implement equipment, to ensure as ordered.
3. Check for trans-shipping damage.
4. Refer to pages 10 and 11, for lubrication and routine check points.
5. Check and tighten bolts and nuts (including wheel nuts).
6. Check tyne spacing. (see page 36)
7. Ensure that implement is fully assembled and operating correctly.
8. Demonstrate and explain operation to the client.
9. Explain terms and conditions of Warranty to client.

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SUGGESTED OWNER’S SERVICE PARTS:
This is a listing of suggested Service Parts that the owner of a Series 8000 Pasture Drill
should keep, to avoid unnecessary delays during sowing.
Qty Part No. Description
1 13833 Bush
1 18350 Eye Bolt
1 22108 Spring
1 22180 Cap
1 18071 Bearing
2 23727 Seal
2 18067 Housing
5 957-613 Bolt
5 936-702 Nut
1 23667 Sowing Boot
1 23671 Sowing Boot
2 989-881 Baker Boot
These parts and current prices are available from your Connor Shea Dealer.
To order Service Parts correctly, refer to the relevant section in this manual on Page 2.
Remember to supply all the information to ensure accurate and timely supply.
CSN Pty Limited, the manufacturer
of farm machinery, reserves the right
to make changes in design or
construction of any part or
component without incurring the
obligation to install such changes to
any unit previously supplied.

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INTRODUCTION:
This manual was developed specifically for the machine you have purchased, the Series
8000 Pasture Drill. The information within is for your assistance in preparing, adjusting,
operating and servicing your machine. Major points for safe operation are detailed under
safety in this manual.
Connor Shea asks that you read and understand the contents of this manual completely,
before attempting to operate your Pasture Drill.
The Connor Shea dealer network is capable of providing you with any assistance you
may require and carries a range of genuine Connor Shea service parts. All parts should
be obtained from, or ordered through your Connor Shea dealer.
Throughout this manual, “Right” and “Left” are determined from a position standing
behind the machine, facing in the direction of travel. From this position, the Jockey
Wheel is on the right hand side of the machine.
Connor Shea reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or
construction of any part without incurring the obligation to install such changes on any
unit previously delivered.
ORDERING SERVICE PARTS:
All parts should be obtained from, or ordered through your Connor Shea Dealer. Give
complete information about the part and include the Model and Serial number of your
machine. Use the illustrated parts section of this manual to supply Part No. and
Description of items required.
The Serial Number for the Series 8000 Pasture Drill is on an aluminium plate, located
on the top of the front beam of the machine. (Refer Page 40).
It is suggested, that you correctly record the Serial Number in this manual, as a handy
record for quick reference.

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ACCEPTING DELIVERY:
Carefully check your Pasture Drill for damage that may have occurred during
transportation. Report any damage and lodge a claim for repairs with the transport
company concerned before accepting delivery.
STANDARD MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS:
Series 8000 Pasture Drill
Model 8013 8016 8019 8022
No. of Rows 13 16 19 22
Sowing Width m. 1.95 2.4 2.85 3.3
ft. 6’5” 7’10” 9’4” 10’10”
Transport Width m. 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7
ft. 7’9” 9’2” 10’8” 12’2”
Linkage Attachment Category 2
Hopper Capacity
Seed m30.23 0.29 0.35 0.41
Seed (wheat) kg 185 230 280 330
Fertilizer m30.23 0.29 0.35 0.41
Fertilizer (super) kg 265 335 400 470
Ranks of Tynes 3
Row Spacing 150mm
Tyne Type 25mm (1”) Square Coil Tyne
Points Cast Baker Boots with AG Tuff
Coulters 335mm (13.2”) Diameter
Seed metering Three row fluted rollers with restrictors for low sowing rates
Infinitely variable speed drive
Fertilizer Metering Pegged tooth rollers
Infinitely variable speed drive
Wheels LT 195 / 70 R15

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SAFETY FIRST:
Before you attempt to operate this equipment, read and understand the following Safety
information:
Accidents are inevitably the result of carelessness. Avoid injury to yourself and others
by adopting the following safety rules and recommendations, and by being safety
conscious at all times.
Before and During Transport:
•Check and inflate tyres to the pressures recommended in this manual.
•Check tension on wheel nuts.
•During transport ensure that all Transport Department Regulations are complied
with.
•It is good practice to keep travel speed to a minimum. Speeds in excess of 20 k.p.h.
are likely to result in damage to your equipment. If conditions are not optimal, a
lower speed may be necessary.
During Operation:
•Never allow anyone to ride on the implement when it is moving.
•Do Not Operate the machine with faulty hydraulic equipment. Always maintain
the hydraulic systems of both tractor and implement in good working order.
•Never attempt to adjust the Pasture Drill whilst in motion.
Maintenance:
•Before working beneath the machine:
oSupport the machine on mechanical props. Do not rely on the hydraulic
system to support the machine.
oDisconnect the hydraulic circuits from the tractor to prevent inadvertent
operation of the machine.