Taege Uni Drill User manual

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Uni Drill
Manufactured by: Dealer / Local Agent
:
Taege Engineering Ltd
Main West Road,
Sheffield 7500
New Zealand
Ph: 64 3 318 3824
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.taege.com

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Contents
Page
Introduction 3
Safety 4
Safe Operating Procedures 5
Maintenance 6
Storage 6
Removing the End Tow 6
Getting the Drill ready for the first time 6
Understanding Calibration 7
Calibration 7
Drilling Speed 7
Setting the Sowing Depth 7
Drill Operation 8
End of Day 8
Removing the Sponge Bar Assemblies 8
Fitting the Sponge Bar Assemblies 9
Bolted Connections 9
Tyre Pressure 10
Stand 10
Maintenance 11
Notes 12
Warranty Certificate 13

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Taege Uni Drill! Taege Engineering, a market leading
agricultural company, who pride themselves on developing market leading solutions
demanded by New Zealand farmers and contractors.
Taege Engineering want you to be satisfied with your drill, which has been designed and
manufactured to provide years of dependable use.
By following our owner’s manual (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the
second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine,
make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator′s manual, so they will also know how
to properly maintain and use it. You can download additional copies of your owner’s manual
from www.dealer.taege.com.
The serial/chassis number of your machine are stamped and/or plated on the front right hand
side of the drill, on the main chassis cross member.
Reference to the right and left hand side of the drill is as you see it from behind the drill
looking toward the tractor.
Please quote your drill model, chassis number and controller version when seeking advice or
ordering parts.
E.g. series 300 S/No 535 36 11. RC300L ver 2.52d
Thank you for purchasing a Taege Drill. Taege Engineering has a policy of continuous
product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance
of products without prior notice.

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Safety
Focus on being prepared for emergencies.
Read the operators manual carefully.
Always follow recommended safe practices for operating this drill and its associated
equipment, including tractors and other machinery used in conjunction with this drill.
Identify and avoid un-safe terrain.
Always use lynch pins and safety chains on all drawbar pins.
Do not exceed 30km/hr while towing the drill in normal working position.
Keep all covers in place at all time unless removed for repairs or servicing.
Stop the drill before making any adjustments.
Lower drill to ground or put on stands when working around or under the machine.
Ensure tractor electrics are disconnected and/or turned off and machine hydraulics
disconnected when working on drill.
Tighten all nuts and bolts after initial use and thereafter at regular 30hr intervals.
Tractor hydraulics should not be operated in the float position to ensure full drill
penetration and proper contour following.
Put the safety lockout stays (spacers) on the wheel rams so they are locked in the fully
extended position while transporting.
Watch for moving parts and stay well clear of drill while it is moving.
Practice safe handling of agricultural chemicals including treated seed.
Double safety chains should be used to secure drills both on end tow, and behind the
tractor.
End-tow units with mudguards and lights for road use are available as an optional
extra. (see Removing the end tow kit)
Wear appropriate safety equipment while operating the drill and including when filling
seed / fertilizer hoppers and/or adjusting drill. This includes safety glasses, gloves,
ear protection, close fitting clothing and steel capped boots.
Visit www.osh.dol.govt.nz for additional guidance and instruction on safe practices in
the rural sector and/or other sectors targeted for the intended use of this drill.

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SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before operating the Taege Drill please read the following ‘Safe Operating
Procedures’.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury.
A careful and alert operator is the best insurance against incidents.
Taege drills are designed to be safe to operate.
Do not wear loose clothing, unrestrained long hair, jewellery or anything which could
entangle in components or limit your vision.
Never work or walk or allow any person/child under the equipment.
If travelling on the road please ensure that the tractor being used is fitted with the
necessary lights, turn signals and all other legally required equipment.
No person is ever to be between the tractor and this implement.
No person/child is to climb or ride onto this implement at any time other than the
operator.
When parking or before working on the machine. Stop the tractor on a firm level
surface and apply the parking brake. Lower the machine to the ground and switch off
the engine. Remove the key for added safety.
The drill /machine should not to be used unless the operator has been trained in its
safe use.

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MAINTENANCE
Daily
Grease all grease points
Weekly
Check the tyne nuts and wheel nuts are tight
Check hitch points for wear. Replace when necessary.
Replace tynes if bent only by those recommended by the manufacturer.
STORAGE
Store in shed away from vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
Ensure machine is empty to eliminate rodent damage to rollers as this is not covered
by warranty.
Getting the drill ready the first
time
Attach the tractor to the drill using the tractor 3 point linkage.
Connect and plug in the drill power lead to the tractor 30amp auxiliary power supply.
Lift the drill and stow the stand in the working position.
Adjust the tractor top link so that the drill is level, and adjust the RH lower link arm so
that the drill is horizontally level and then lower the drill so that the tynes are on the
ground.
You are now ready to put seed/fertilizer into the hopper/s. Ensure that the wiring loom
is clear of the tractor linkages.

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Understanding Calibration
Calibration ensures the correct amount of seed or fertilizer is dispersed onto an area of seed
bed.
The controller has been programmed to know the sowing width of the drill, the number of
wheel counts per 100m, and can bed speed up or slowed down according ground speed.
To accurately measure by weight of the seed that is to be sown can be achieved by following
the instructions on page 2 of the Controller Manual. It is important that this is accurate, the
weighing scales that are provided should be used, these measures are in 1 gram increments.
Please note: The hopper must be primed before being calibrated, making sure that no
bridging occurs.
Calibration
Go to the RC300L Controller ver2.5x Operators manual and follow the instructions
Page 4 QUICK CALIBRATION
Drilling Speed
Taege drills have the ability to travel at faster average speeds achieving better tilth, average
recommended speeds are from 8Kph to 12Kph.
Ground conditions play an important part in achieving this optimum speed. It is important to
inspect your seed placement when determining optimum drilling speed.
Setting the Sowing Depth
Your TAEGE drill is fitted with HD Flexible “S” tynes which contact the ground at a
specific pre-set angle which gives greater contour following and penetration.
To check the sowing depth, it is recommended that you travel at your optimum drilling
speed, and then check to make sure that seed placement is correct.
To set the depth, adjust both the ground wheels by choosing the correct position on
each side of the drill. Re-adjust the level of the drill using the tractors top link.

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Drill Operation
Once you have set the correct depth set, mount the tractor and start drilling by turning
the Controller to RUN.
When you lift the drill at the end of a drilling run, the drill will automatically stop sowing
seed and then start when the drill is lowered.
In wet conditions, keep the jockey wheel clear of mud and debris.
End of Day
Follow the instructions on the page ‘Run to Empty’in the RC300L Controller ver2.5x
Operators manual.
Removing Sponge Bar
Assemblies
Lift the flaps on either side of the seed/fertilizer hoppers and secure them in the raised
position using the locking tabs mounted on either side of hoppers in the centre.
Push down the Taege Snap locks and remove the sponge bars by putting sideways
pressure on the bar (away from the motor) until it clears the drive shaft.
Repeat the procedure for the other sponge bar/s.

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Fitting the Sponge Bar
Assemblies
Locate the plain end of the sponge bar within the spring-loaded bearing on the side of
the drill under the seed/fertilizer hoppers applying sufficient even pressure along the
bar.
Depress the spring in the bearing block so the collar on the motor end of the roller bar
clears the end of the slotted driven shaft on the other end of the drill.
Release the pressure on the bar, allowing the collar to engage with the drive shaft.
Rotate the sponge bar assembly until the roll pin locates in the slot on the drive shaft.
In this position, all the sponges should be in line with the hopper openings.
Check that all sponges are secure on the shaft.
Always fit the furthest away sponge bar first and make sure that the sponge bar located
correctly at both ends.
They should align with the hopper openings. When the second bar is fitted, align the sponges
with each other. If adjustment is needed, loosen with a 3mm Allen key and align making sure
both sponge bars are fully engaged with the motor end drive.
Bolted Connections
All bolts and grub screws should be re-tightened after the first day or 10 ha of use. Thereafter
the tyne and tip bolts should be checked at regular intervals (i.e. every 50 - 100 ha). Nyloc
nuts should be replaced or a spring washer added after they have been removed more than
once.

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Tyre Pressure
The recommended tyre pressure is 26 -28.5Kpa (18-20psi) for the land wheels.
The drill will bounce excessively if the land wheel tyres are over inflated.
The jockey wheel is a solid tyre
Stand
Always check the stand is stored correctly.

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Maintenance
Electrical Connections
Drill to tractor auxiliary connection
Lead connections
Wiring loom for damage
Drawbar
Drawbar pin located and pinned
Bolts
Drawbar lynch pins
All bolts
Top baffle tri-nuts
Tynes
Tyne tip bolts
Dropper hose connections
Hopper
Sponges for damage
Hydraulics
Hose connections
Oil leaks
Hydraulic rams
Wheels
Tyre inflation (pressure)
Scraper distance
Jack stand
Correct position
Lubrication
Grease daily where necessary

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NOTES

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Warranty
From the date of purchase your TAEGE machine is covered by a 12-month warranty period
for faulty parts and/or workmanship.
Ensure your dealer completes and returns a warranty certificate within 7 days of date of
purchase.
Send to
Taege Engineering Ltd
Main West Road
Sheffield 7500
New Zealand.
On delivery record the following Basic Information
Model:
Chassis Number:
Delivery Date:
Owner: Dealer:
Check for shipping damage. In cases of shipping damage, ask dealer to arrange for
appropriate claim to be lodged immediately.
Ensure the attached registration / warranty validation card has been completed.
Place owners copy of warranty in safe place.
Check that the Dealers copy of the warranty has been correctly filled out and returned
to the manufacturer
Contact your dealer if you have any further queries.
Disclaimer
Drilling with Taege® seed drills in conditions normally outside of the germination
tolerances of the seed concerned cannot be expected to give satisfactory results.
Every attempt has been made to ensure the correctness of information and diagrams
in this manual. Consequently, Taege Engineering Ltd will not be responsible for any
damage or consequential loss arising out of misinterpretation of, or failure to follow,
recommended practices and procedures. Nor will Taege Engineering Ltd be liable for
any damage caused by, or arising out of modification or misuse of its product. Taege
Engineering Ltd reserves the right to change technical details and prices without prior
notice.
A full copy of Taege Engineering Ltd warranty document is available from [e-mail]
upon request.