Monosem NG Plus 2 User manual

PNEUMATIC PLANTER
Operator’s Manual
Réf. LD2003
COMPAGNIE RIBOULEAU
16-Row 30" Pull type Planter
WING FOLD
Includes Instructions For :
OPERATION, ADJUSTMENT and MAINTENANCE
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Introduction 1
Specifications 2
Safety 3
Operation 5
Lubrication 27
Maintenance 30
Parts 37
High output turbofan 38
Hydraulic drive 40
Planting unit – NG plus 2 41
Metering box – NG plus 44
Microsem 46
Fertilizer 48
PVC pipe and hose assembly 50
Frameassembly 51
Hydraulic wing fold 53
Hitchassembly 54
Row marker assembly 56
Markersupport 58
Marker – hose – spindle – hub 59
Lift wheel assembly 60
Drive wheel assembly 61
Transmission assembly 64
Hex shaft coupler 66
Hydraulicassembly 67
Lift assist cylinder assembly 69
Wing fold cylinder assembly 70
Slave cylinder assembly 71
Master cylinder assembly 72
Marker cylinder assembly 73
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Introduction
1
2 precautions
for successful
planting :
1- Choose a reasonable working speed
adapted to the field conditions and desired
accuracy.
2- Check proper working of the seed
metering, seed placement, spacing and
density when starting up and from time to
time during planting.
… and don’t forget : accurate planting is
the key to a good stand !
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Specifications
2
TYPE - Pull Type - Center-Flex Hydraulic Front Fold, 16 Row
PLANTING UNIT TYPES - NG plus MONOSEM
- Pneumatic metering box
- Double disc opener
- Gauge wheels
- “V” closing wheels
STANDARD ROW SPACING - 16 Row Narrow - 30" Rows
TRANSPORT TIRES - Eight 7.50" x 20" , 6 ply Transport/Ground drive tires
- Adjustable height wheels for ridge planting
TYPE LIFT - Master/Slave hydraulics
16 Row master/slave rephasing with assist cylinders (8
cylinders)
ROW MARKERS - Heavy-duty conventional : Low profile three-fold
HYDRAULICS - Hydraulics for 16 Row dual SCV for independent operation
of lift and markers.
- Hydraulic sequence valve with flow controls for markers.
- Hydraulics for front fold 16 Row.
Dimensions/Weights
PLANTER SIZE 16 Row 30"
Transport Width 23' 2" (7100 mm)
Single Frame Length 24' 6" (7500 mm)
Single Frame Weight* 10489 lbs. (4760 Kg)
* The base machine weight includes planter frame, row markers, drive components, tires and
wheels, hydraulic cylinders and NG plus MONOSEM row unit with seed hopper and lid.
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Safety
3
Following Operation :
• Following operation, or when unhitching,
stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the
brakes, disengage the PTO and all
power drives, shut off the engine and
remove the ignition keys.
• Store the planter in an area away from
human activity.
• Do not permit children to play on or
around the stored planter.
• The planter should be stored in a dry and
dust-free location with the hydraulic
cylinders closed.
• Engage all safety devices for storage.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent
the parked planter from rolling.
Performing Maintenance :
• Good maintenance is your responsibility.
• Make repairs in an area with plenty of
ventilation. Never operate the engine of
the towing vehicle in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
• Before working on the planter, stop the
towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage
the PTO and all power drives, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition keys.
• Be certain all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before attempting to
perform maintenance.
• Always use the proper tools or
equipment for the job at hand.
• Never use your hands to locate a
hydraulic leak. Use a small piece of
cardboard or wood. Hydraulic fluid
escaping under pressure can penetrate
the skin. If injured by escaping
hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once.
Gangrene can result. Without
immediate medical treatment, serious
infection and reactions can occur.
• Replace all shields and guards after
servicing and before moving.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts
and service equipment are removed.
• If the planter has been altered in any way
from the original design, the
manufacturer does not accept any
liability for injury or warranty.
Tire Safety :
• Inflating or servicing tires can be
dangerous. Whenever possible, trained
personnel should be called to service
and / or mount tires.
• Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and
experience to do the job.
• Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can
produce an explosion which way result in
serious injury or death.
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Safety
4
Before Operation :
• Carefully study and understand this
manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which
may catch in moving parts.
• It is recommended that suitable
protective hearing and (eye protection)
sight protectors be worn.
• The operator may come in contact with
certain materials witch may require
specific safety equipment, relative to the
handling of such materials (examples :
extremely dusty, molds, fungus, bulk
fertilizers, insecticides, etc.)
• Assure that the planter tires are inflated
evenly.
• Give the planter a visual inspection for
any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked
welds, and make necessary repairs.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on
or in the planter.
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take
the unit for granted. Ease into it and
become familiar with your new planter.
• Practice operation of your planter and its
attachments. Completely familiarize
yourself and other operators with its
operations before using.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between
the tongue or hitch and the towing
vehicle when backing up the planter.
During Operation :
• Beware of bystanders, particularly
children ! Always look around to make
sure that it is safe to start the engine of
the towing vehicle.
• No passengers allowed anywhere on, or
in the planter during operation.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving
parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your
equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even
periodically, set the tractor or towing
vehicle brakes, disengage the PTO, shut
of the engine and remove the ignition
key.
• Be especially observant of the operating
area and terrain – watch for holes, rocks
or other hidden hazards. Always inspect
the area prior the operation.
Do not operate near the edge of drop-
offs or banks.
Do not operate on steep slopes as
overturn may result.
Be extra careful when working on
inclines.
• As a precaution, always recheck the
hardware on equipment following every
100 hours of operation. Correct all
problems.
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Operation
5
PLANTER PREPARATION
For the initial preparation of the planter,
lubricate the planter and row units as
outlined in the lubrication section of this
manual. Make sure all tires are properly
inflated, that all drive chains have the proper
tension, alignment and lubrication.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Consult your dealer for information on the
minimum tractor horse power requirements
and tractor capability. Tractor requirements
will vary with planter options, tillage and
terrain.
One dual remote hydraulic outlet (SCV) is
required on models equipped with the
standard single valve hydraulic system. Two
dual remote hydraulic outlets (SCV) are
required on models equipped with the
optional dual valve hydraulic system.
PLANTER ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR
Use the following six steps to attach your
planter to the tractor.
1. Adjust the tractor drawbar so it is 13
to 17 inches above the ground. Adjust the
drawbar so that the hitch pin holes is directly
below the center line of the PTO shaft. Make
sure the drawbar is in a stationary position.
2. Back the tractor to the planter and
connect them with a hitch pin. Make sure the
hitch pin is secured with a locking pin or
cotter pin.
3. Connect the PTO drive shaft to the
tractor. In addition to a standard 540 rpm
PTO, a 1000 rpm shaft is available.
CAUTION – Make sure that you
connect the proper end of the PTO to the
tractor. An arrow on the PTO indicates
the end of the constant velocity (double
clutch) that is attached to the tractor.
The following sticker is placed on your PTO
shaft for your safety...
DANGER – Rotating drive line
contact can cause death – keep away. Do
not operate without all driveline, tractor
and equipment shields in place ; without
drivelines securely attached at both ends,
and without driveline shields that turn
freely on driveline.
4. Connect the hydraulic hoses to tractor
ports in a sequence which is both familiar
and comfortable to the operator.
DANGER – Before applying
pressure to the hydraulic system, make
sure all connections are tight and hoses
and fittings have not been damaged.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure
can have sufficient force to penetrate
skin, causing injury or infection.
CAUTION – Always wipe hose ends
to remove any dirt before connecting
couplers to tractor parts.
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Operation
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5. Raise the jack stand and remount
horizontally on the storage bracket.
6. Lower the planter to the planting position
and check that the planter is level (front to
back and side to side). If the hitch height is
too high or too low, disconnect the planter
and adjust the hitch clevis in an up or down
position as necessary.
LEVELING THE PLANTER
For proper operation of the planter and row
units, it is important that the unit operate
level.
Unless the tractor drawbar is adjustable for
height, the fore and aft level adjustment must
be maintained by the position of the hitch
clevis. Holes in the hitch bracket allow the
clevis to be raised or lowered. When
installing clevis mounting bolt, tighten hex
nut to proper torque setting.
With the planter lowered to proper operating
depth, check to be sure the frame is level
fore and aft (front to back and side to side).
Recheck once the planter is in the field.
It is also important for the planter to operate
level laterally. Tire pressure must be
maintained at pressures specified.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure should be checked regularly
and maintained as follows :
Transport Ground Drive : 7.50" x 20" - 40 psi
(2,7 bars)
Contact Drive : 4.10" x 8"- 60 psi (4 bars)
DANGER Rim and tire servicing
can be dangerous. Explosive separation
of a tire and rim parts can cause serious
injury or death.
Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and
experience to perform the job. This
should only be done by properly trained
and equipped to do the job.
Maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not
inflate the tires above the recommended
pressure.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on air
chuck and extension hose long enough
to allow you to stand to one side, and not
in front of or over the tire assembly. Use
a safety cage to enclose the tire and
assembly when inflating.
Inspect tires and wheels daily. Do not
operate with low pressure, cuts, bubbles,
damaged rims or missing lug bolts and
nuts.
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Operation
7
OPERATING SPEED
The operating speed needs to be selected
as a function of :
- The desired consistency in the row
- The ground conditions
- The density of the seed
A high speed is not conducive to accuracy,
especially in rough or rocky conditions which
causes the unit to bounce.
Likewise, a high seed density may cause the
disc to rotate fast, burdening the metering.
It should also be noted, and especially for
corn, the misshapen and angular seeds are
difficult to sow regularly, especially at high
working speeds.
A base speed of 3 ½ to 4 ½ mph (5/7 km/h)
assures good results for most seeds in the
majority of conditions. However when
planting corn at lighter population more than
6” (15 cm) between the seed, 5/6 mph (8/10
km/h) is quite possible.
For planting of high seed population such as
peanuts, edible beans, and kidney beans,
best results can be obtained by not going
faster than ¾ mph (4,5/6 km/h).
STANDARD RATE DRIVE
Seed planting rate charts are based on the
standard rate drive. The standard rate drive
uses a 30 tooth sprocket on each contact
drive tire.
IMPORTANT : After each sprocket
combination adjustment, make a field
check to be sure you planting at the
desired rate.
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Operation
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CONTACT DRIVE WHEEL SPRING
ADJUSTMENT
There are two down pressure springs on
each contact drive wheel. The down
pressure is factory pre-set and should need
no further adjustment.
The spring tension is set leaving 2 ¼"
between the spring plug and the bolt head.
TIRE SCRAPER
Due to the clearance between the wheel
assembly and the transport tire when a
planter is equipped with the 20" transport
tire, a tire scrapper should always be used.
This will help prevent a build-up of dirt/mud
between the wheel arm assembly and the
tire. Adjust the scrapper so it does not
contact the tire.
RIDGE PLANTING
For ridge planting mount the 20" tires in the
lower rear holes in the ground drive wheel
arm to raise the bar height 3". Mount the
contact drive wheel arm and springs in the
lower set of mounting holes in the wheel
module mount and raise the hitch height to
maintain fore and aft levelness.
TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT
Planting population rate changes are made
at the end mounted transmission. The
planter is designed to allow simple, rapid
changes in sprockets to obtain the desired
planting population. By removing the lynch
pins on the hexagon shafts, sprockets can
be interchanged with those from the sprocket
storage rod bolted to the transmission.
Chain tension is controlled by a spring-
loaded dual sprocket idler. The idler
assembly is adjusted with a ratchet arm. This
arm has a release position to remove spring
tension for replacing sprockets. The amount
of spring tension on the chain can be
controlled by the ratchet arm.
The planting rate chart on the following
pages of this section will aid you in selecting
the correct sprocket combinations.
Tire scraper
For ridge planting
To raise bar height
Standard 20" tire
installation
Drive
Driven
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