MECHANICAL TRANSPLANTER 1000 User manual

Made in USA
Mechanical Transplanter Co.
Model 1000 and 1000B-3
Operators Manual
Mechanical Transplanter Co., LLC
1150 Central Avenue • Holland, MI 49423-5230
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
website: www.mechanicaltransplanter.com
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Spacing Charts and Information
6” 6-1/2 - 7" 7-1/2 - 8" 8-1/2” 9”
15.2cm 17.8cm 20.3cm 21.6cm 22.8cm
SPACING CHART FOR DIRECT DRIVE UNIT W/ 12 POCKET CHAIN
Number of Teeth on Sprocket on Unit
Double any of the above spacings by using every other pocket (6 pocket).
Make sure HITCH and UNIT are level or parallel to the ground when planting.
Sprocket on OUT-
SIDE of Jackshaft
Sprocket on
INSIDE of
Jackshaft
7 11
7 7
8 7
9 7
10 7
11 7
9” 10-1/2” 13” 15” 16”
22.8cm 26.7cm 33cm 38.1cm 40.6cm
15” 18”
38.1cm 45.7cm
10-1/2” 12-1/2” 14” 15” 16”
26.7cm 31.7cm 35.5cm 38.1cm 40.6cm
12” 13-1/2” 15” 17” 18-1/2”
30.5cm 34.3cm 38.1cm 43.2cm 47cm
13” 14” 15-1/2” 17-1/2” 20-1/2”
33cm 35.5cm 39.4cm 44.5cm 52cm
7 8 9 10 11
Use for Model 1000
7 8 9 10 11
Sprocket on
OUTSIDE
of Jackshaft
Sprocket on
INSIDE
of Jackshaft
Number of
Pockets
on the Disc
Number of Teeth on Sprocket by Disc
7 7
8 7
9 7
10 7
11 7
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
2” 2-1/4” 2-1/2” 2-3/4”
3” 3-1/4” 3-1/2” 4” 4-1/2”
4-3/4” 5-1/4” 5-3/4” 6-1/4”
3-1/2” 3-3/4” 4-1/4” 4-1/2” 5-1/4”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/4” 3-1/2”
6” 6-1/4” 6-3/4” 7”
2-1/2” 2-3/4” 3-1/4” 3-1/2” 4”
3-3/4” 4-1/4” 4-1/2” 5” 5-1/2”
4-1/2” 6-1/4” 6-1/2” 7-1/4” 8”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/2” 3-3/4” 4-1/2”
3-3/4” 4-1/2” 5-1/4”
5-1/4” 6” 7” 7-1/2” 8-1/2”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/2” 4-1/4” 4-3/4”
4” 5” 6”
5-1/2” 6-1/2” 7-1/2” 9” 10”
Use for Model 1000 with disc mounted pockets
DISC SPACING CHART FOR MODELS W/ DIRECT DRIVE

Assembly Instructions
For Model 1000 Series Transplanters
3. Install the inside chain guard of the unit. Fasten front short tab to the top bolt on fl ange bearing
from #2 photo with hex nut. The long tab attaches to the empty hole on the transplanter frame
by the packing wheels. The guard must fi t between the shoe brace and the guide adjustment
bolt. Use the 3/8 x 1" bolt and a 3/8" hex nut to secure.
2. Remove the following parts from the
direct drive wheel jackshaft: Clip pin,
drive chain coming from the wheel,
outside sprocket on jackshaft, and
pipe spacer. Then remove the extra
top hex nut located on the fl ange
bearing.
1. Bolt on the Direct Drive Float
Wheel using the four 1/2 x 1-1/2 "
bolts. Secure using the 1/2" hex
nuts.

4. Select the proper sprocket arrangement for the spacing needed between plants. Look on
page 2 or the chart on the side of your transplanter for the correct arrangement. For spac-
ings using 11 tooth sprockets, extra chain links may be needed to lengthen the drive chain.
These links are wired to the lift chain by the drive wheel. After fi nding the correct sprockets,
run the long drive chain from the sprocket on the pocket chain shaft to the inside sprocket
on the jackshaft of the direct drive wheel. The chain must go over the idler sprocket on the
shoe brace and under the chain tightener sprocket as shown in the photo below.
5. Slide the red pipe spacer back onto the jackshaft. Insert the roll pin back into the second hole from
the outside of the jackshaft. Slide the outside sprocket over the roll pin. Slide the drive chain coming
from the drive wheel over the outside jackshaft sprocket. You may have to use your hand to push
the chain tightener up to create enough slack in the chain. Insert the clip pin into the outside hole of
the jackshaft.
6. Slide the outside chain guard onto the two pins and secure with clip pins.

Installation of Plant Stands
It is very important to know what row width will be used before installing the
plant stands on multi-row transplanters. Follow the chart below.
42" Row Spacing - All Wide Plant Boxes
41" to 36" Row Spacing - Narrow Plant Boxes Inside
35" to 24" Row Spacing - One Wide Inside & Two Wide Outside
23" to 21" Row Spacing - One Narrow Inside & Two Wide Outside
Less than 21" Row Spacing - Wide Outside Plant Boxes Only
3. Slide plant stand onto the packing wheel
axle and insert cotter key. Bend cotter
key ends to keep in place.
1. Remove the long bolt between the uprights
by the pocket chain. Do not lose the spacer
between the uprights. Remove the outside
cotter key in each axle.
4. Use two 3/8 x 1" hex head bolts and two
3/8" nuts to attach plant stand frame to the
slotted mounting bracket.
2. Install the slotted mounting plates on
both sides of the planter using the long
bolt just removed. Do not tighten until
the plant stand is fully assembled.
5. Attach the width adjustment plate with either the inside or outside hole depending on if you are
using the wide (standard) plant boxes or the narrow with 3/8 x 1" hex head bolt and nut.

Assembling the L-Shaped Seat Braces
1. Assemble the L-shaped seat brace by the chain guard. The sea
brace mounts on the inside of the frame. The U-bolt mounts from
the outside of the transplanter frame under the chain guard. Secure
with 1/2" washers and 1/2" hex nuts over each threaded end.
2. The second L-shaped seat brace gets attached on
the outside of the transplanter opposite the chain
guard. The seat brace mounts on the outside of
the frame with the U-bolt coming from the inside
of the frame going outside through the seat brace.
Secure with 1/2" washers and 1/2" hex nuts over
each threaded end.
6. Install the plant boxes. These can be
adjusted forward or backward for
operator comfort.

Mounting your Fiberglass or Cushion Seat
•Fiberglass Seats•
Fiberglass Seat - Turn your fi berglass seat over and remove any covers over the threaded studs.
Take your green fi berglass seat bracket and mount it to the bottom of the seat with the side with the
bend towards the front of the seat. Secure with four 1/4" hex nuts. Insert the 1/2 x 1-1/2 carriage bolt
through the brace and then through the L-shaped seat bracket. Secure with a 1/2" washer and hex
nut.
•Cushion Seats•
Cushion Seat - Slide the 1/2" x 1-1/2" carriage bolt through the bottom of the red seat bracket
before mounting the seat bracket to the seat. After placing the carriage bolt through the seat bracket,
place the seat bracket on the cushion seat. Secure with four 5/16" x 1" hex head bolts. Place the
seat on the L-shaped seat bracket and secure with a 1/2" washer and hex nut.

If your Model 1000 was shipped in a crate, a
pocket must be put on the empty attachment
link.
Do NOT put #445 rubber gripper onto
spring wires(#440) until pocket is
assembled to attachment link.
Take the extra V-3 pocket that is wired onto
unit and loosen the pocket bolt. Put pocket bolt
through the attachment link. Make sure spacing
bar stays under the head of the bolt. Place #375
water trip on the back of attachment link, then the
1/4" fender washer. Secure with 1/4" fl ange nut.
After the bolt has been tightened, slide the top
part of the #445 rubber gripper to the #440 wire.
The empty attachment link should be right at the
top of the chain when the unit is shipped. If it is
not, turn the drive wheel until the empty attachment
link comes to the top.
Loose Pocket Assembly

Instructions for Direct Drive Clamps
The following instructions are for mounting the direct drive clamps to your Model 1000 unit. Al-
though the pictures show the 2-1/2" clamps, use these instructions for any clamp style. They all
mount the same way.
1. Insert a metal bushing from the inside
of the frame. Put one of the 1/2 x 1-1/2"
bolts through the bushing also from the
inside.
2. Attach the clamp to the bolt in the top
hole of the bottom set of large holes.
Secure with a 1/2" hex nut.
3. If you have a Model 1000B-3 or 1000-2
follow directions below for one clamp
side only. To mount safety bar on other
clamp side, see page 11. In the top set
of holes, place a 7/16 x 1-1/4" bolt
through the top hole.
4. Slide the end link of the chain onto the bolt.
5. Secure the chain with a 3/8" washer and then a
7/16" hex nut. Make sure the nut is very tight.

6. Use the same instructions for the other side of the Direct Drive Wheel.
Note: The clamps may be reversed or fastened on the inside of the frame for narrow row
spacings. Also, if other clamps are in the way, two lefts or two rights may be used.
The lower holes on the clamps are for higher toolbars on older models or on tractors
where 3-point hitch will not go low enough. Correct height of toolbar is 14" to center.
The Model 1000 unit can now be mounted to your 3-point hitch or toolbar.
Following is a list of fasteners that you must use for various toolbars.
Toolbar Hardware List
2-1/2" or 2-1/4" Diamond toolbar - 7/8" V-bend U-bolt (2)
3" x 3" Flat Toolbar - 3/4" x 5" Hex bolts (4)
4" x 4" Flat Toolbar - 3/4" x 6" Hex bolts (4)
4" x 7" Toolbar - 3/4" x 9-1/2" Hex bolts (4)
5" x 7" Toolbar - 3/4" x 7" Hex bolts (4)
7" x 7" Toolbar - 3/4" x 9-1/2" (4)
4 x 7 Toolbar Clamp. Use 2-3/4 x 9-1/2" hex
bolts, 2-3/4" hex nuts and 2-3/4" washers.
Note: bent bracket on front of clamp
Shown with clamps reversed