Schaffert FURROW V CLOSER User manual

FURROW V CLOSER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
SCHAFFERT MFG. CO., INC. 308-364-2607 OR 800-382-2607
71495 rd. 397 ∙ indianola, ne 69034 ∙ 308-364-2607 or 800-382-2607 ∙ fax: [phone] ∙ [e-mail] ∙ www.schaffert.com ∙ 7 apr 2017
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER: When storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or damage to the attachments.
PLEASE: Read instructions completely and verify all package contents before beginning installation
71495 rd. 397 @indianola, ne 69034 @phone: [phone] @fax: [phone] @ [e-mail] @www.schaffert.com
SCHAFFERT MFG. CO. INC. - phone: [phone] - fax: [phone]
FURROW V CLOSER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
(Read Instructions Completely before Beginning Installation)
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER: when storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or damage to the
attachments. Do not allow planter to rest on poly FVC discs as they can warp
Mounting Instructions
Before you begin, verify the “package contents” to ensure all items are included.
Step #1:Mount the FVC bracket to the planter unit using two 3/8” x 1-1/2” nuts and bolts (fig. (a)).
Step #2: assemble the disc to shaft with two 3/4” jam nuts so the disc is approxi-
mately 1-3/4” from the shaft. The bearing needs to be toward the outside
(fig. (b)).
Step #3: position the shaft into the mounting bracket so that there is approximately 1”
pitch out on the front of the disc (fig. (c)). Set the disc (with the planter in the
soil) to a depth of 1/2” (3/4” max.) (fig. (d)). Tighten the set screws making
minor adjustments to the Furrow V Closer while in the field. This will depend
on the planting depth, speed
and conditions. Re-check
and tighten all nuts, bolts,
and set screws.
fig. (a)
mounting
bracket
fig. (b)
approximately
1-3/4”
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
FVC Package Contents
(per single row)
HARDWARE KIT
Item Quantity
3/8” x 1-1/2” bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3/4 jam nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PARTS LIST
Item & Part # Quantity
*NOTE: some hardware is installed at the
factory.
Important Points to Remember:
- When setting the pitch of the Furrow V Closer;
lift the gauge wheel up so the FVC disc can
properly be pitched. Gauge wheel tire will
rest on FVC disc and will not hurt it.
fig. (c) pitch adjustment
fig. (c) pitch
fig. (d)
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SCHAFFERT MFG. CO. INC. - phone: [phone] - fax: [phone]
FURROW V CLOSER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
(Read Instructions Completely before Beginning Installation)
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER: when storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or damage to the
attachments. Do not allow planter to rest on poly FVC discs as they can warp
Mounting Instructions
Before you begin, verify the “package contents” to ensure all items are included.
Step #1:Mount the FVC bracket to the planter unit using two 3/8” x 1-1/2” nuts and bolts (fig. (a)).
Step #2: assemble the disc to shaft with two 3/4” jam nuts so the disc is approxi-
mately 1-3/4” from the shaft. The bearing needs to be toward the outside
(fig. (b)).
Step #3: position the shaft into the mounting bracket so that there is approximately 1”
pitch out on the front of the disc (fig. (c)). Set the disc (with the planter in the
soil) to a depth of 1/2” (3/4” max.) (fig. (d)). Tighten the set screws making
minor adjustments to the Furrow V Closer while in the field. This will depend
on the planting depth, speed
and conditions. Re-check
and tighten all nuts, bolts,
and set screws.
fig. (a)
mounting
bracket
fig. (b)
approximately
1-3/4”
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
FVC Package Contents
(per single row)
HARDWARE KIT
Item Quantity
3/8” x 1-1/2” bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3/4 jam nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PARTS LIST
Item & Part # Quantity
*NOTE: some hardware is installed at the
factory.
Important Points to Remember:
- When setting the pitch of the Furrow V Closer;
lift the gauge wheel up so the FVC disc can
properly be pitched. Gauge wheel tire will
rest on FVC disc and will not hurt it.
fig. (c) pitch adjustment
fig. (c) pitch
fig. (d)
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SCHAFFERT MFG. CO. INC. - phone: [phone] - fax: [phone]
FURROW V CLOSER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
(Read Instructions Completely before Beginning Installation)
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER: when storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or damage to the
attachments. Do not allow planter to rest on poly FVC discs as they can warp
Mounting Instructions
Before you begin, verify the “package contents” to ensure all items are included.
Step #1:Mount the FVC bracket to the planter unit using two 3/8” x 1-1/2” nuts and bolts (fig. (a)).
Step #2: assemble the disc to shaft with two 3/4” jam nuts so the disc is approxi-
mately 1-3/4” from the shaft. The bearing needs to be toward the outside
(fig. (b)).
Step #3: position the shaft into the mounting bracket so that there is approximately 1”
pitch out on the front of the disc (fig. (c)). Set the disc (with the planter in the
soil) to a depth of 1/2” (3/4” max.) (fig. (d)). Tighten the set screws making
minor adjustments to the Furrow V Closer while in the field. This will depend
on the planting depth, speed
and conditions. Re-check
and tighten all nuts, bolts,
and set screws.
fig. (a)
mounting
bracket
fig. (b)
approximately
1-3/4”
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
FVC Package Contents
(per single row)
HARDWARE KIT
Item Quantity
3/8” x 1-1/2” bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3/4 jam nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PARTS LIST
Item & Part # Quantity
*NOTE: some hardware is installed at the
factory.
Important Points to Remember:
- When setting the pitch of the Furrow V Closer;
lift the gauge wheel up so the FVC disc can
properly be pitched. Gauge wheel tire will
rest on FVC disc and will not hurt it.
fig. (c) pitch adjustment
fig. (c) pitch
fig. (d)
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SCHAFFERT MFG. CO. INC. - phone: [phone] - fax: [phone]
FURROW V CLOSER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
(Read Instructions Completely before Beginning Installation)
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER: when storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or damage to the
attachments. Do not allow planter to rest on poly FVC discs as they can warp
Mounting Instructions
Before you begin, verify the “package contents” to ensure all items are included.
Step #1:Mount the FVC bracket to the planter unit using two 3/8” x 1-1/2” nuts and bolts (fig. (a)).
Step #2: assemble the disc to shaft with two 3/4” jam nuts so the disc is approxi-
mately 1-3/4” from the shaft. The bearing needs to be toward the outside
(fig. (b)).
Step #3: position the shaft into the mounting bracket so that there is approximately 1”
pitch out on the front of the disc (fig. (c)). Set the disc (with the planter in the
soil) to a depth of 1/2” (3/4” max.) (fig. (d)). Tighten the set screws making
minor adjustments to the Furrow V Closer while in the field. This will depend
on the planting depth, speed
and conditions. Re-check
and tighten all nuts, bolts,
and set screws.
fig. (a)
mounting
bracket
fig. (b)
approximately
1-3/4”
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
FVC Package Contents
(per single row)
HARDWARE KIT
Item Quantity
3/8” x 1-1/2” bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3/4 jam nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instruction Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PARTS LIST
Item & Part # Quantity
*NOTE: some hardware is installed at the
factory.
Important Points to Remember:
- When setting the pitch of the Furrow V Closer;
lift the gauge wheel up so the FVC disc can
properly be pitched. Gauge wheel tire will
rest on FVC disc and will not hurt it.
fig. (c) pitch adjustment
fig. (c) pitch
fig. (d)
Remove original press wheel and
replace with Furrow V Closer

FURROW V CLOSER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
SCHAFFERT MFG. CO., INC. 308-364-2607 OR 800-382-2607
71495 rd. 397 ∙ indianola, ne 69034 ∙ 308-364-2607 or 800-382-2607 ∙ fax: [phone] ∙ [e-mail] ∙ www.schaffert.com ∙ 7 apr 2017
FURROW V CLOSER®HELPFUL HINTS
Important Points to Remember
The key to making the Furrow V Closer work is taking a few minutes to adjust and tighten it in the eld. The recommend-
ed depth is 3/4" (1" maximum). Adjust to suit different soil types, moisture, or residue. Disc does not have to turn 100%
of the time to work properly. Remember, every planter is different, elds can be different and soil conditions
can change.
Make nal adjustments of the FVC with the planter in the ground and stopped to check each row. You want
the seed trench lled with soil ahead of the press tires. Be sure to tighten all bolts and all jam nuts and triple
seat set screws (loosen and tighten 3 times). This removes any paint on the shaft and allows the end of the set
screw to dig into the shaft, preventing the shaft from turning or slipping. Install 1/8" cotter pin in top of shaft.
Normally once the Furrow V Closers are set there is no adjusting necessary later.
• Do not allow planter to rest on poly Furrow V Closer discs during storage! Furrow V Closer discs can warp!
• Check the tail section’s full range of motion for adequate FVC clearance.
• If you have a eld you don’t need to use the FVC on, just remove the bearing, hub, and disc assembly and not the shaft it runs
on. This saves time in re-setting the FVC when you need it. More pitch and less depth move the same amount of soil.
• Reduce the down pressure on the press wheels! This helps prevent compaction which allows quicker emergence and at the
same time saves press wheel bearings.
• The FVC stitches the seed V shut so it doesn’t crack back open on a hot, windy day after planting.
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Rebounder covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,640,915; 5,918,557; 6,082,275; 6,283,050; 6,453,832, 6,763,773 and 7,121,216.
SCHAFFERT MFG. CO. INC. - phone: [phone] - fax: [phone]
REBOUNDERTM MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
A/C 78-79 Air Planters
(Read Instructions Completely before Beginning Installation)
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER:when storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or
damage to the Rebounder. WARNING:do not roll back or back up the planter in or on the ground as this can result in damage to the
Rebounder.
Mounting Instructions
Before you begin, verify all items listed in the “package contents” table.
Step #1: take the seed boot extension off and remove the rubber flap, then re-
attach the boot. Bolt the Rebounder bracket in place with the two bolts
(fig. (a)).
Step #2: now attach the Rebounder with the bolt, fender washer and nut.
Step #3: set planter on a flat surface, the tail of the Rebounder should be about
3/8” off the floor or flat surface. Tighten the nut on the Rebounder.
Optional fittings are available for fertilizer/chemical applications. Options
include: Y-Not Split-It, or Hose Holder each available for an additional charge.
Rebounder Package Contents
(per single row)
Item Quantity
Rebounder..................1
5/16x1”bolt...............1
5/16”locknut ..............1
fenderwasher...............1
InstructionSheet.............1
Bracket Package Contents
(per single row)
Item Quantity
Bracket....................1
5/16”bolts.................2
5/16”Nuts.................2
Rebounder
A/C 78 & 79 Air Planter w/ Rebounder
and Furrow V Closer (see FVC mounting
instructions for this planter type)
fig. (a)
fender washer
bracket
Slide
Rebounder all
the way up so
the bolt is at
the bottom of
the slot. The
bolt should be
at the bottom
of the slot on
the bracket as
well.
part of
planter Furrow V
Closer
bracket’s
narrow
side up
REBOUNDER WITH FURROW V CLOSER