Spudnik 80 Series User manual

OPERATORS/ PARTS MANUAL
MODEL 80XX
PLANTER
Part # 290115
For Serial Numbers Beginning
8040-55-32
8060-55-55
8080-55-33

Service Centers
Phone:[phone]-Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site:www.spudnik.com
BLACKFOOT PASCO GRAFTON
584 West 100 North 5802 North Industrial Way 1410 12th St. West
P.O. Box 1045 Pasco, Wa. 99301 Grafton, Nd. 58237
Blackfoot, ID 83221 Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
Fax [phone]
HEYBURN PRESQUE ISLE
300 Centennial Dr. 110 Airport Dr.
Heyburn, ID 83336 Presque Isle, Me. 04769
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Fax [phone]

Operators manual MODEL 80XX Planter
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Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Forward to the operating manual ……………………………………………………………………. 5
Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Product Characteristics ………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Dangers, operating errors and exemption from liability .…………………………………….…….. 8
Safety ….……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
General safety and accident prevention regulations …………………………….………………… 10
Special safety instructions .…………………………………………………………………………… 11-13
Warning symbols and other instruction notices on the machine ..………………………………... 14-15
Configuration and functions of the machine ………………………………………………………... 16-23
Method of Operation …………………………………………………………………………… 16
Row Spacing ……………..………..…………………………………………………………… 17
Seed Spacing …………………………………………………………………………………... 17
Planting Depth …………………..……...……………………………………………………… 18
Covering Discs …………………………………………………………………………………. 18
Tighten Idlers …………………………………………………………………………………… 18
Cup Belt Shaker ………………………………………………………………………………... 18
Adjust Vibration Intensity ……………………………………………………………………… 18
Reducing the Vibration Intensity ……………………………………………………………… 18
Increasing the Vibration Intensity …………………………………………………………….. 18
Cup Belt High-Intensity Shaker ………………………………………………………………. 18
Seed Level in Bowl …………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Seed of Feed Chains …………………….…………………………………………………….. 19
Specifications …………………………………………………………………………………... 19
Row Unit Set-Up ……………………………………………………………………………….. 20-23
Feed Chain Speed …………………………………………………………………. 20
Seed Bin Level ……………………………………………………………………… 20
Shaker Frequency …………………………………………………………………. 20
Shaker Position ……………………………………………………………………. 21
Seed Depth ………………………………………………………………………… 21
Covering Disks ……………………………………………………………………. 22
Seed Spacing ……………………………………………………………………… 22
Seed Accuracy …………………………………………………………………….. 23
Working Position Sensor ………………………………………………………….. 23
Description Page #

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Table of Contents
Description Page #
CP600 Control Box …………………………………………………………………………………… 24-61
Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………………………… 62-76
General Safety Instructions ……………………………………………………………………. 62-63
Special Safety Instructions …………………………………………………………………….. 64
Spare Parts Procurement ……………………………………………………………………… 65
Disposing of Replaced Parts ………………………………………………………………….. 65
Cleaning After Every Operation ……………………………………………………………….. 66
Parts to be Cleaned …………………………………………………………………………….. 67
Storage …………………………………………………………………………………………... 68
Screwed Connections ………………………………………………………………………….. 69
Draw Bar Eye For Hitch ……………………………………………………………………….. 70
Chassis ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 71
Tires ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 72
Chain Drives …………………………………………………………………………………….. 73
Lubrication ……………………………………………………………………………………… 74
Hydraulic System …………………………………………………………………………….... 75-76
Electrical System ………………………………………………………………………………. 76
Machine Parts Breakdown …………………………………………………………………………… 77-78
Schematics …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 163-172

Operators manual MODEL 80XX Planter
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Introduction
Welcome to the SPUDNIK line of potato handling equipment. We appreciate your decision to
make our equipment a part of your operation, and look forward to a long term partnership. We
strive to put the best quality and workmanship into each of our machines, and hope as you use
you’re MODEL 80XX PLANTER, that you will find this to be true. This owner’s/operators
manual has been prepared to aid you in the safe operation and service of your planter.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate your machine safely and within the
designed limits of this machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or damage
to the machine.
This manual is considered to be an important part of this machine and should accompany it
when moved from location to location.
Warranty is provided, as a part of the SPUDNIK EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC service
program, for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as outlined in this manual.
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