Morris CX 8105 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
N62398-00
CX 8105
Air Drill
Ground Drive

Table of Contents
Section 1:
Safety ............................................................................................................................1-1
Signal Words ................................................................................................................. 1-2
General Operation ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Tractor Operation ...........................................................................................................1- 3
Chemicals...................................................................................................................... 1-4
Transporting ................................................................................................................... 1-5
Hydraulics ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 1-6
Storage .......................................................................................................................... 1-6
Safety Signs .................................................................................................................. 1-7
Front Side ................................................................................................................. 1-10
Rear Side ................................................................................................................. 1- 10
Left Side ................................................................................................................... 1-11
Right Side ................................................................................................................ 1-11
Transmissions ........................................................................................................... 1- 12
Tank Lids .................................................................................................................. 1- 12
Meter Bodies ............................................................................................................ 1- 12
Main Frame .............................................................................................................. 1-13
Rear Axle Bracket..................................................................................................... 1- 13
Lighting and Marking ................................................................................................... 1- 14
Section 2:
Specifications ..............................................................................................................2-1
Transport Dimensions ....................................................................................................2-3
Section 3:
Checklist ......................................................................................................................3-1
Manuals .........................................................................................................................3-2
Parts Manual ..............................................................................................................3-2
Assembly Manual .......................................................................................................3-2
Checklist ........................................................................................................................3-3
Section 4:
Introduction .................................................................................................................4-1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................4-2
Section 5:
Operation .....................................................................................................................5-1
Application .....................................................................................................................5-3
Tractor ............................................................................................................................5-3
Hitching ........................................................................................................................5-4
Hitching to Tractor .........................................................................................................5-4
Unhitching from Tractor .................................................................................................5-6
Transport ........................................................................................................................5-7
Speed .....................................................................................................................5-7
Lights ......................................................................................................................5-7
Transport to Field Position ..........................................................................................5-8
Transport to Field Position - Continued .......................................................................5-9
Meter Drive Wheel Engagement .............................................................................5-9
Field to Transport Position .........................................................................................5-10
Field to Transport Position - Continued ..................................................................... 5-11
Meter Wheel Disengagement ................................................................................ 5-11
Metering System ..........................................................................................................5-12
Secondary Hose Installation ....................................................................................5-13
Seed Plate Sizes ......................................................................................................5-14
Seed Plate Installation .............................................................................................5-15
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Bin Level Adjustment ...................................................................................................5-16
Filling Tank ...................................................................................................................5-16
Unloading Tanks ..........................................................................................................5-18
Rate Charts .................................................................................................................5-19
Spacing Sprocket .....................................................................................................5-19
Rate Chart Use ........................................................................................................5-20
Extra Low Rates .......................................................................................................5-21
Extra High Rates ......................................................................................................5-21
Fertilizer Rate Chart .................................................................................................5-22
Seed Rate Chart ......................................................................................................5-23
Slow Speed Seed Rate Chart ..................................................................................5-24
Rate Calibration ...........................................................................................................5-25
Seeding Fine Seeds (Canola, Mustard, etc.) ...............................................................5-27
Applying Inoculant .......................................................................................................5-27
Hydraulic Fan Drive .....................................................................................................5-28
Fan Speed Recommendations ....................................................................................5-29
Double Shoot Settings .................................................................................................5-30
Plenum Damper Settings .........................................................................................5-30
Collector Valve Settings ............................................................................................5-31
Flapper Valve Run Test .............................................................................................5-31
Opener Operation ........................................................................................................5-32
Accumulator System Operation and Pre-Charge Information ...................................5-32
Setting Maximum System Pressure (Trip Out Force) ................................................5-33
Relieve System Pressure .........................................................................................5-34
Normal Operation .....................................................................................................5-34
Pressure Adjustment (On the go) .............................................................................5-35
Depth Adjustment ........................................................................................................5-36
Work Switch .................................................................................................................5-38
Quick Tips ....................................................................................................................5-39
Shank Trip Force .......................................................................................................5-39
Packing Force ...........................................................................................................5-39
Hydraulic System .....................................................................................................5-39
Lifting and Lowering the Openers ............................................................................5-39
Setting the Seed Depth ............................................................................................5-40
Seeding Conditions ..................................................................................................5-40
Straw Management ..................................................................................................5-40
Air Drill Frame ..........................................................................................................5-41
Trouble Shooting Guide ............................................................................................5-41
Wing Lift Hydraulics .....................................................................................................5-42
Opener Hydraulics ......................................................................................................5-43
General Guidelines ......................................................................................................5-48
Turning ......................................................................................................................5-49
Seed Rate Settings ..................................................................................................5-49
Fertilizer Application .................................................................................................5-49
Fan Setting ...............................................................................................................5-49
Product Application...................................................................................................5-49
Adjustments and Operational Checks ......................................................................5-50
Checking Seed Flow ................................................................................................5-50
Moisture Alert ...........................................................................................................5-50
Air Leaks ..................................................................................................................5-50
Tank Low in Product .................................................................................................5-50
Monitor .....................................................................................................................5-51
General Field Operation ..............................................................................................5-51
Clutch Switches ........................................................................................................5-51
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Section 6:
Monitor .........................................................................................................................6-1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................6-3
Identifying Monitor Switches ..........................................................................................6-4
Identifying Monitor Displays ...........................................................................................6-4
Operating Screen ..........................................................................................................6-5
Display Section ..........................................................................................................6-5
Active Alarm Window ..................................................................................................6-5
Bin Level Icon Window ...............................................................................................6-5
Soft Key Label Windows .............................................................................................6-5
Navigating the Operating Screen ...............................................................................6-6
Enlarged Operating Screen ........................................................................................6-7
Installing Monitor ...........................................................................................................6-8
Startup ...........................................................................................................................6-9
Power On ...................................................................................................................6-9
Power Off ....................................................................................................................6-9
Force Language .........................................................................................................6-9
Startup Menu Screen ...............................................................................................6-10
Sensor Installation ....................................................................................................... 6-11
Installation Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-11
Installation Procedure ...............................................................................................6-12
Monitor Settings...........................................................................................................6-14
Navigating Settings Screens ....................................................................................6-14
The Menu Title ......................................................................................................6-14
The Body of the Menu ..........................................................................................6-14
The Menu Soft Key Descriptions ...........................................................................6-15
Changing Monitor Settings .......................................................................................6-16
Entering the “Settings Menu” ................................................................................6-16
Settings Menu Chart - Standard Drive .........................................................................6-17
Wheel Pulses Per 400 Feet (PP400) Standard Drive ...............................................6-18
Speed Calibration .................................................................................................6-18
Speed Calibration - Continued ..............................................................................6-19
Alarms .........................................................................................................................6-20
Introduction ..............................................................................................................6-20
Nuisance Shaft Alarm ...............................................................................................6-20
“In Motion” Notification.............................................................................................6-21
Low Fan Alarms ........................................................................................................6-21
Blockage Sensing ........................................................................................................6-22
Module Installation ...................................................................................................6-22
Runs per Module Setup ...........................................................................................6-22
Individual Runs Setup ..............................................................................................6-22
Blockage Module Test ...............................................................................................6-23
Blockage Calibration ................................................................................................6-24
Optical Blockage Run Bad Alarms ...........................................................................6-25
Blockage Alarms ......................................................................................................6-25
Area Display ................................................................................................................6-26
Resetting Area ..........................................................................................................6-26
Sensor Replacement ...................................................................................................6-27
Sensor Gap Settings ...................................................................................................6-28
Reed Switch Sensors ...............................................................................................6-28
Variable Reluctance Sensors ...................................................................................6-28
Trouble Shooting Guide ...............................................................................................6-29
Checking Harness ....................................................................................................6-29
Checking Sensors ....................................................................................................6-29
Checking Blockage System ......................................................................................6-29
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Section 7:
Maintenance .................................................................................................................7-1
General .......................................................................................................................... 7- 3
Safety ............................................................................................................................ 7- 3
Tighten Bolts ................................................................................................................. 7- 4
Tires .............................................................................................................................. 7- 4
Daily Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 7- 5
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 7- 6
Air Delivery System ....................................................................................................... 7- 8
General ...................................................................................................................... 7- 8
Tank Lid Adjustment ................................................................................................... 7- 9
Air Leak Check ......................................................................................................... 7- 11
Fan ........................................................................................................................... 7- 12
Fan Screen ............................................................................................................ 7- 12
Fan Impeller .......................................................................................................... 7- 1 2
Storage ................................................................................................................. 7- 1 2
Impeller Clearance ................................................................................................... 7- 13
Hoses ....................................................................................................................... 7- 13
Hydraulic Orbit Motor ................................................................................................... 7- 14
Repair/Replacement ................................................................................................ 7- 14
Tie Rod - Tow Between ................................................................................................ 7- 15
Metering ..................................................................................................................... 7- 16
Metering Wheel Replacement .................................................................................. 7- 16
Seed Plate Adjustment ............................................................................................. 7-20
Blank Off Installation ................................................................................................ 7-21
Opener Maintenance ................................................................................................... 7-22
Bushing Replacement .............................................................................................. 7-22
Cylinder Replacement .............................................................................................. 7-22
Shank Replacement ................................................................................................. 7-23
Opener Body Assembly............................................................................................ 7-24
Opener Assembly ..................................................................................................... 7-26
Bleeding Hydraulic System....................................................................................... 7-36
Hydraulic System Trouble Shooting .......................................................................... 7-37
Hydraulics .................................................................................................................... 7-38
Wheel Bearings ........................................................................................................... 7-39
Implement Hub ......................................................................................................... 7-39
Contour Opener Hub ................................................................................................ 7-40
Wheel Bearing Adjustment .......................................................................................... 7-41
Meter Drive Hub ....................................................................................................... 7-41
Air Brake Maintenance ................................................................................................ 7-42
Every Three Months or 25,000 Miles ........................................................................ 7-42
Every Six Months or 50,000 Miles ............................................................................ 7-42
Greasing the Slack Adjuster ..................................................................................... 7-42
Slack Adjuster Function Test ..................................................................................... 7-44
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 7-44
FF2 Full Function Valve Fitting General Installation Guidelines ................................ 7-45
Section 8:
Storage .........................................................................................................................8-1
Preparing for Storage ....................................................................................................8-2
Metering Body Storage ...............................................................................................8-3
Wing Lift Cylinder Shaft Protection ...............................................................................8-4
Removing From Storage ................................................................................................8-5
Monitor ....................................................................................................................8-5
Auger/Conveyor ......................................................................................................8-5
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Section 9:
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................9-1
Air Delivery .................................................................................................................9-3
Delivery hoses plugged .................................................................................................9-3
Hydraulic fan will not turn ..............................................................................................9-3
Fan turning too slow ......................................................................................................9-3
Material flowing thru system when unit is stationary and the fan running ......................9-3
Material not being divided in distribution head ..............................................................9-3
Material not being metered out ......................................................................................9-4
Material not being accurately metered out of the metering body ...................................9-5
Plugged seed boots.......................................................................................................9-6
Monitor .......................................................................................................................9-7
Monitor lights up but does not seem to work .................................................................9-7
No fan display ................................................................................................................9-7
No ground speed display ...............................................................................................9-7
No meter speed display .................................................................................................9-7
No display, no back light ................................................................................................9-7
Bin indicates always empty ...........................................................................................9-8
Bin indicates always full .................................................................................................9-8
Seed Unit ...................................................................................................................9-9
Machine not operating straight. .....................................................................................9-9
Lack of penetration. .......................................................................................................9-9
Openers wearing unevenly ............................................................................................9-9
Wing lifting too slowly. ....................................................................................................9-9
Wings not lowering. .......................................................................................................9-9
One wing will lift, other will not. .....................................................................................9-9
Oil accumulation. ...........................................................................................................9-9
Accumulator system pressure drop excessive. ............................................................9-10
Openers won’t lift or lower. ...........................................................................................9-10
Openers can not be fully pressurized. .........................................................................9-10
Shanks hang back and trip out during normal operation. ............................................9-10
Seed rows covered in loose soil after seeding. ............................................................9-10
Packer wheels bounce and chatter excessively in field. ..............................................9-10
Openers drop quickly after transport lock valve is closed. ...........................................9-10
Opener pressure drops quickly during normal operation. ............................................ 9-11
Excessive seed depth and soil throw. ..........................................................................9-11
Openers not fully lifting to transport position. ...............................................................9-11
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CX 8105 - Ground Drive December 2016 1-1
Section 1:
Safety
Safety
Section 1:
Safety 1-1
Signal Words ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
General Operation ............................................................................................................ 1-3
Tractor Operation .............................................................................................................. 1-3
Chemicals ......................................................................................................................... 1- 4
Transporting ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Hydraulics ......................................................................................................................... 1- 5
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 1-6
Storage ............................................................................................................................. 1-6
Safety Signs ..................................................................................................................... 1-7
Front Side ................................................................................................................. 1-10
Rear Side ................................................................................................................. 1- 10
Left Side ................................................................................................................... 1-11
Right Side ................................................................................................................ 1-11
Transmissions ........................................................................................................... 1- 12
Tank Lids .................................................................................................................. 1- 12
Meter Bodies ............................................................................................................ 1- 12
Main Frame .............................................................................................................. 1-13
Rear Axle Bracket..................................................................................................... 1- 13
Lighting and Marking ...................................................................................................... 1- 14
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Safety
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Watch for this symbol. It identifies potential hazards
to health or personal safety. It means:
ATTENTION - BE ALERT.
Your Safety is involved.
Familiarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read them
carefully to understand the safe operation of your machine.
SAFETY-ALERT
SYMBOL
Three words are used in conjunction with the safety-alert symbol:
Signal Words
The words DANGER,WARNING or CAUTION are used
with the safety alert symbol. Learn to recognize the
safety alerts, and follow the recommended precautions
and safe practices.
Replace any DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or
instructional decal that is not readable or is missing. The
location and part number of these decals is identied
later in this section of the manual.
The words Important and Note are not related
to personal safety but are used to give additional
information and tips for operating or servicing this
equipment.
IMPORTANT: Identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not strictly
observed could result in damage to, or
destruction of the machine, process or
its surroundings.
NOTE: Indicates points of particular interest for more
efcient and convenient repair or operation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.
CAUTION