Reese Aitchison Seedmatic 40 D Series User manual

AITCHISON
SEEDMATIC
40/4124 D Series
DRILLS
Concave Disc Openers
REESE ENGINEERING LTD
41 KELVIN GROVE ROAD –PO BOX 5056
PALMERSTON NORTH, NEW ZEALAND
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.reeseagri.com

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................3
TO THE OWNER AND OPERATOR...........................................................................................5
TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................6
SAFETY FIRST...................................................................................................................................7
GENERAL OPERATION IN THE FIELD.................................................................................10
PASTURELAND FARMING WITH SEEDMATIC...............................................................10
MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS.....................................................................................10
TECNIQUES AND TIMING FOR PASTURE RENOVATION..........................................11
SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR SUCCESSFUL PASTURE RENOVATION......12
MICRO INSECTICIDE GRANULES IN PASTURES...........................................................13
SOWING IN CULTIVATED SOILS...........................................................................................14
SETTING UP THE SEEDMATIC FOR USE............................................................................15
SET THE DEPTH WHEELS..........................................................................................................18
CALIBRATING THE DRILL TO CHECK THE SOWING RATE....................................19
LAYMANS GUIDE TO SEED VARIANCE ............................................................................20
DIFFICULT SEEDS TO SOW ......................................................................................................21
OAT WIPER AND BEAN SPACER ...........................................................................................22
RODENT DANGER.........................................................................................................................23
REMOVAL OF SEED FROM HOPPER....................................................................................24
SPECIAL PURPOSE SEEDING...................................................................................................24
CHANGING THE GEARBOX RATIO: Range 1 –Range 2 ....................................................25
FERTILISER SLIDE REMOVAL................................................................................................27
AUGER BAFFLE REMOVED......................................................................................................27
REAR INSPECTION PANELS REMOVED.............................................................................28
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................28
LUBRICATION.................................................................................................................................28
CARE OF THE SPONGE PADS ..................................................................................................29
SEASONAL STORAGE..................................................................................................................29

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Introduction
Dear Valued Owner,
Congratulations, you have just made an excellent investment.
Your new Aitchison drill has been designed and engineered to give years of dependable service. Every
consideration has been taken to incorporate the latest technology, thus ensuring optimum seeding is
achieved. Aitchison Drills provide the optimum agronomic environment, ensuring proper seedling
germination, leading to superior crops and thus greater revenue earning potential.
It has often been said: “when all else fails-read the operator’s manual” and to ensure you get the best
from your new Aitchison drill it is very important that you thoroughly read through the entire contents
of the manual. Please also pay attention to the maintenance recommendations, understand the
calibration system and consider the design features and their specific functionality.
Your local dealer carries an extensive range of genuine Aitchison spare parts and consumables that
also have been engineered to provide long service and life. It is important that only genuine parts are
used on your drill.
Thank you for making your investment in our expertise.
Yours Sincerely,
Ross Simpson
Director
Reese Agri

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COMPLETE AND RETURN WARRANTY REGISTRATION TO ENSURE VALIDATION.
IN AUSTRALIA AND NZ RETURN TO: REESE ENGINEERING LTD, PO BOX 5056, PALMERSTON NORTH, NEW ZEALAND
REESE warrants that the Machine delivered shall conform to the specifications set out in this
Handbook.
REESE makes no warranty of saleability or fitness for a particular use, nor is there any other express
or implied warranty.
Subject to such other conditions, warranties, and/or undertakings which may apply from time to
time under any applicable law, REESE warrants with respect to each new AITCHISON Machine
sold by its accredited agents, that for a period of twelve months from the dates of original retail
sale, REESE will repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in factory
materials or workmanship under normal use and operation within the United States of America,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand provided that;
1. The Machine
(a) has been properly assembled and adjusted
(b) has been properly used and operated within the capacity and operating limitations specified by
the manufacturer thereof, and
(c) has been properly maintained and cared for.
2. This Warranty applies to direct purchase from an authorized AITCHISON dealer. If any
defect or fault shall arise such purchaser must return the defective work or Machine to an
authorized AITCHISON Dealer within ten working days of such defect or fault arising.
3. In the event of the purchaser attempting to repair or replace the work or product without
prior written consent of an authorized AITCHISON Distributor this guarantee shall become void.
REESE may replace or repair any damaged product or work at its discretion.
4. In respect of such Machine this warranty does not apply to:
(d) misuses or carelessness in handling,
(e) Non-compliance to REESE’s operating and maintenance instruction,
(f) Unauthorized repairs or alterations,
(g) Consequential damage resulting from misuse or initials faults,
(h) Parts subjected to wear or damage as a result of normal operation i.e.
i. Sponge pads and discs
ii. Tines and boots
iii. Discs
iv. Tyres
v. Hydraulic components
5. Any disputes in relation to this contract or product shall be governed by New Zealand law
and shall be determined in New Zealand court.
THE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE REESE MACHINE REQUIRES A COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF
THE CONTENTS OF THIS HANDBOOK. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL
PERSONNEL ARE THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT WITH ALL DETAILS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF
OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE.
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