Land Pride OS1548 User manual

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OS1548 and OS1572
Overseeder (S/N 166724+)
308-303M
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Operator’s Manual
2/29/12

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OS1548 and OS1572 Overseeder (S/N 166724+) 308-303M 2/29/12
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . .9
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Shipping information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pre-Assembly Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sling Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pre-Assembly Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quick Change Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear Roller Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Gauge Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Roller Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hook-up Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check Driveline Collapsible Length . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shorten Driveline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Maximum Length . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hook-up Driveline Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Driveline Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . . .15
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tractor Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Filling the Seed Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How the Seeder Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Notes for Field Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Speed Change Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Seed Cup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calibrating & Adjusting Seeding Rate . . . . . . . . . . 20
Seed Rate Charts (English) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Seed Rate Charts (Metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Rotary Cutting Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Rear Arm Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Tine Attachment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Slit Seeder Attachment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Feed Cup Drive System Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .29
Rotor Drive Chain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Small Seeds Attachment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Small Seeds Seed Rate Chart (English) . . . . . . . .32
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . .33
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Individual Knife Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Rotor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Rear Roller Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Rear Roller Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Rear Roller Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Rear Roller Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Driveline Slip Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
PTO - U-Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
PTO - Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Rear Roller Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Feed Cup Drive Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Feed Cup & Agitator Drive Chains . . . . . . . . . . .41
Small Seeds Drive Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Driveline Chaincase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Drive Sprocket Hanger Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Feed Cup Drive Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Section 5: Optional Equipment . . . . . . . .43
Slit Seeder Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Rear Tine Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Agitation Extension Kit (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Front Roller Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Small Seeds Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . .46
Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . .48
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .49
Section 9: T0rque Values Chart . . . . . . . .50
Section 10: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
▲
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
▲Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit.
▲Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating implement.
▲Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲Dismounting from a moving
tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
▲Do not allow anyone to stand
between the tractor and
implement while backing up to the
implement.
▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
▲Do not carry passengers on
implement at any time.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
!DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
!WARNING
!CAUTION
For Your Protection
▲Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
▲Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
OFF
REMOVE
Parts Manual QR Locator
The QR (Quick Reference) code on the front
cover and to the left will take you to the
Parts Manual for this equipment. Download
the appropriate App on your smart phone,
open the App, point your phone on the QR
code and take a picture.
Dealer QR Locator
The QR code on the left will
link you to available dealers
for Land Pride products.
Refer to Parts Manual
QR Locator on this page for
detailed instructions.

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Important Safety Information
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Transport
Machinery Safely
▲Comply with state and local laws.
▲Maximum transport speed for
implement is 20 mph. DO NOT
EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrain require a
slower speed.
▲Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
Reduce speed if towed load is not
equipped with brakes.
▲Use the following maximum
speed - tow load weight ratios as
a guideline:
20 mph when weight is less
than or equal to the weight of
tractor.
10 mph when weight is double
the weight of tractor.
▲IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the
weight of tractor.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
▲Slow moving tractors, self-
propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard
whendrivenon publicroads.They
are difficult to see, especially at
night.
▲Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Practice Safe
Maintenance
▲Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲Work in a clean dry area.
▲Lower the implement to the
ground, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲Allow implement to cool
completely.
▲Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
▲Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲Remove all tools and unused
parts from implement before
operation.
Use A Safety Chain
▲A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor
drawbar.
▲Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of the towed
machinery.
▲Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other
specified anchor location. Allow
only enough slack in the chain
to permit turning.
▲Do not use safety chain for
towing.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.

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Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose fitting clothing.
▲Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲Never allow children to operate
equipment.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲Escapingfluidunder pressure can
penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
▲Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
Handle
Chemicals Properly
▲Protective clothing should be
worn.
▲Handle all chemicals with care.
▲Follow instructions on container
label.
▲Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
▲Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
▲Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.