Tar River DRL-072 User manual

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DRL-072
CROP SEEDER
Operator’s Manual
March 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………1
SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS ……………………………………………………………………………….2
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES …………………………………………………………………...2
SAFETY DECAL CARE …………………………………………………………………………………….3
BEFORE OPERATION …………………………………………………………………………………….3
DURING OPERATION …………………………………………………………………………………. ..4
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ……………………..……………………………5
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE …….……….………………………….7
ASSEMBLY………………………………………………………………………………………………...8-10
SEED FERTILIZER….………………………………………………………………………………...11-12
PARTS BREAKDOWN……………………………………………………………………………….14-35

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your DRL-072 Crop Seeder. The DRL-072 is designed to be used in pre-
pared seeding conditions. It is not intended as a No-Till Drill. It is important to properly maintain
and keep in place all safety guards and shields that came with your Machine.
SAFETY
Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before operating and maintaining. Review the
safety instructions and precautions annually.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS
USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL
SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equip-
ment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the fol-
lowing precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow them.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is
missing. Location of such decals are indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s opera-
tions. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this
manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of
how it works.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not
paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment. Observe all safety
signs and practice the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in ques-
tion - DON’T TRY IT.
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GENERAL SAFETY GUIDLINES
Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following
guidelines:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations
typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are re-
moved. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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• Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
• Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
• Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
• Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
• Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
• Align the decal over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky
backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the decal in
place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of decal backing pa-
per.
• Carefully study and understand this manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• Assure that all tires are inflated evenly.
• Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make neces-
sary repairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment.
• Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially of children and animals.
SAFETY DECAL CARE
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BEFORE OPERATION

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• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar
with your new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and
other operators with its operation before using.
• Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior
to starting the engine.
• The manufacturer does not recommend usage of tractor with ROPS removed.
• Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechani-
cal retainer and attach safety chain.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up
to the equipment.
• Children should not be allowed on the product.
• Clear the area of small children and bystanders before moving the feeder.
• If using a towing unit, securely attach feeder by using a hardened 3/4” pin, a metal retainer, and
safety chains if required. Shift towing unit to a lower gear before going down steep downgrades,
thus using the engine as a retarding force. Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times. Slow down for
corners and rough terrain.
• Make sure you are in compliance with all local and state regulations regarding transporting equip-
ment on public roads and highways. Lights and slow moving signs must be clean and visible by
overtaking or oncoming traffic when feeder is transported.
• Beware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to
start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher
noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED - Do not carry passengers anywhere on, or in, the tractor or
equipment, except as required for operation.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
• When halting operation, even periodically, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the
PTO, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain - watch for holes, rocks or other hidden
hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation.
DURING OPERATION
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• DO NOT operate near the edge of drop-offs or banks.
• DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
• Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
• Adopt safe driving practices:
 Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING
WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RE-
SULT.
 Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough
for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
 Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
 Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
 Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
 Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on
public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other
vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport. Various safety lights and devices
are available from your dealer.
• The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit
their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
• When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 40 kph (20 mph) at night
or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identifica-
tion emblem.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow
bridges, intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight as
which you are operating.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
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• Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make
allowances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, or stopping
the unit, etc.
• Pick the most level possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches
or gullies and steep hillsides.
• Be extra careful when working on inclines.
• Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious
• injury or death.
• Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
• Allow for unit length when making turns.
• Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.
• Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate
machine while standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment attachments unattended.
• As a precaution, every 100 hours of operation recheck the hardware on equipment. Correct all
problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures.
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Introduction
It is important that you read the entire manual
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This product is designed for certain applications only. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for issues
arising from modification. We strongly recommend this product not be modified and/or used for any
application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular
application, DO NOT use the product until you have first contacted us to determine if it can or should be
performed on the product.
This 71” seeder has 10 rows to seed corn, beans, oats, wheat, etc. The two boxes are equipment with
closeable slides for each row. The seeder is equipped with 2 separate boxes. Each is made with a stain-
less steel box and nylon/plastic seed rollers to disperse seeds effectively and accurately.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Suitable for drilling and fertilizing corn, beans, oats, etc. in level or gently rolling fields.
• The double disc coulters create an opening to fertilize and seed easily in tilled soil.
• The depth of seeding can be adjusted. Seeding quantity can be adjusted.
• The seeder can plant seeds, fertilize, roll and drag all at the same time.
Weight 485 Lbs.
Req. HP Minimum 20 HP
Seeding Rows 10
Row Spacing 7.5”
Seed/Ferlizer Rate See Chart
Sowing Depth 3/4” - 2”
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Assembly
1. Support frame a few feet above floor with blocks or a
Tar River Implement handler.
2. Bolt on coulter assemblies using the U-bolts closed
end facing the three point, using the last two bars. Off
set the drills as evenly as possible 5 on one bar 5 on the
next bar.
3. Screw one red cup to each side of each spring, fold the
spring as evenly as possible and cut the spring in the
middle using side cuts. Until you have a total of 20
cups with springs.
4. Flip spreader box upside down before installing, install
each of the cups to the feed hole using a cotter pin,
place a washer on the loop side of cotter pin before in-
stalling. (Use the last hole on the feed side).
5. Install RED shut off flap into each seed cup.
6. With assistance carefully lift and flip spreader box on the frame. (make sure cleanout lever
is towards rear). Using copper colored bolts install bolt and nuts use a washer on both sides
of the box, DON’T TIGHTEN.
CLEAN OUT LEVER
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7. Install Cage Roller on both Roller Arms. Ensure Grease
Fitting is to the outside. Secure in place with nuts and cotter
pins.
8. Install lower arm brackets onto frame 4 total 2 on each side
as well as smaller sprocket screw side facing out.
9. Install chain on both sides, pull box back to tighten chain
then tighten box bolts,
10. Install chain guard on both sides.
11. Remove cotter pins and one washer from rollers place folding arms on rollers and replace
the washers and cotter pins then install folding arms in end holes. Use 4-inch bolts with
lock-washers. Bolt to frame.
12. Install spring board to end.
13. Install walk board.
14. Install box lid opening towards 3 points
15. On the open/close wheel on each side remove cotter pin and replace with a roll pin after
installing pin make sure to open and close both sides to verify that all doors are functional.
(Initially the adjustment regulator will be tight, it helps to turn the rear adjustment roller
before and during this procedure).
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SOWING DEPTH CONTROL
• The Sowing Depth Control Device makes the seeder keep the same seeding depth during use.
• The Rear Roller will power the chain and the gear. The coulter will open the soil, the seed box will drop the
seed and the cover plate will close the soil.
• To adjust the sowing seeds depth, loosen the nut located below each side of the Adjusting Handle. Then rotate
the Adjusting Screw clockwise. This will bring the rear roller upward to get deeper sowing depth, or rotate the
nut counter-clockwise to get a shallow sowing depth. Tighten the lock nut after each adjustment.
MAINTENANCE
• Lubricate each chain sprocket, axis and all friction parts every four working hours. Do NOT lubricate
on the chain and disc directly.
• Check all bolts. Tighten before and/or after each use.
• Clean and check after each use.
Maintain your seeder. It is recommended that the general condition of any seeder be examined before it is used.
Keep your seeder in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance. If any abnormal
vibrations or noise occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Have necessary repairs made by quali-
fied service personnel.
Move up to raise
sowing depth
Move up to reduce
sowing depth
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1. Note the following in order to avoid fertilizer burn:
2. The fertilizing rate should be controlled according to your field condition.
3. Choose the proper fertilizer for the seed.
4. Always inspect, maintain or adjust the seeder after each use.
5. While operating the seeder, keep area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Keep children and bystanders away.
Distractions can cause you to lose control, so bystanders should remain at a safe distance from the work area.
6. The seeder should raise and lower smoothly. Avoid quick height adjustments as it could damage the machine.
7. The seeder should be inspected prior to each use. Carefully check all bolts, nuts, chains sprockets etc. to
make sure they are in good condition and properly tightened.
8. Keep the hopper clean and make sure there is no moisture inside before you fill with seed and fertilizer.
9. Working speed can be 1 -3 miles/hr.
10. Do not stand/sit between the seeder and the tractor while operating.
11. Do not go in reverse or turn sharply while seeder is in the ground.
12. During planting, avoid unnecessary stopping in the field to maintain consistent sowing space.
13. Driver should have experience and be familiar with using this type of equipment.
14. The tractor should be stopped when adding seed/fertilizer, performing maintenance, adding gas and cleaning
up debris, etc.
15. Do NOT go under the seeder for inspecting or repairing while seeder is raised by tractor.
SEEDING/FERTILIZING ADJUSTMENT DEVICE
(Pre-installed under the top hopper case)
The seeding adjustment device is mainly composed of the seeding/fertilizing device,
seeding/fertilizing box and the seeding/fertilizing wheels. The Seeding/Fertilizing Box is attached on the Seeding/
Fertilizing Axis by two clips and the seed rate is adjustable by controlling the position of this seed/fertilizer
wheel.
Note the following in order to avoid fertilizer burn:
The fertilizing rate should be controlled according to your field condition.
Choose the proper fertilizer for the seed.
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1Hex drive shaft 4Clean out
2Seed/Fertilizer Gear 5Indicator
3Cup 6Clip
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Weight, size, relative humidity, and moisture content can affect seeding rates. Users can adjust the position of
the seed/fertilizer tongue and lock in different positions by moving the cotter pin to meet the different seeding/
fertilizing size.
SEEDING/FERTILIZING RATE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE
To adjust the fertilizer rate, you will need to adjust hand wheels (on each side of hopper). The seed/fertilize rate
depends on the seed/fertilizer you want to plant, please refer to your seed/fertilizer supplier’s instruction to get
the proper seed/fertilize rate.
Before adjusting the seed rate, return the rate to zero by rotating the hand wheel, then check and make sure all
seeding/fertilizing wheels are fully closed on all seeding/fertilizing boxes. If not, you need to loosen the clips
on both sides of the seeding/fertilizing wheel and push the wheel into the box. Tighten the clips. When the
seeding/fertilizing box is closed and the meter indicates “0”. Adjust fertilizing rate by rotating the hand wheel.
The meter has 8 numbers from 0-8, from zero to Maximum.
SEEDING/FERTILIZING RATE CHART
For soybeans and corn, set the number on the Hand Wheel related to the seed size. You may
want to do a test run before seeding.
To perform a test run:
1.In order to save the seed from a test run, cover the test area with plastic or a tarp before doing
a test run.
2.The Hand Wheel controls the distance between each seed drop. Set the Hand Wheel to the
proper position for your type of seed.
3.Use one hopper (plug the other 9 hoppers) to do a test run.
4.Perform a test run for approximately 30 feet of distance.
5.Collect all the seeds you “seeded” in the test run.
6.Calculate the seed count per acre as follows:
The determination of your row spacing depends on your local condition of soil, weather, etc.
Seeds Count
per Acre x
43650 sq. ft.
------------------- x80 Seeds =38,800
3 ft. x 30 ft.
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Position Part # Description Qty
1DL1001 Fertilizer/Seed Box Lid 1
2DL1002 Box Support Bar 2
3DL1003 Box Bottom 1
4FBM061016 Flanged Bolt - M6 x 1.0 x 16 All locations - 51
5FNM061 Flanged Nut - M6 x 1.0 All Locations - 51
6D1224 Decal– Fertilizer/Seed Rate Chart 1 Top right inside Lid
75SD1004 Decal– Warning Chemical Hazard 1 Top left inside Lid

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Left Side
Right Side
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Position Part # Description Qty
1FBM061016 Bolts (on right or left side) 27
2FNM061 Flanged Nut– M6 x 1.0 27
3DL2003 Right Side Chain Sprocket 1
4DL2004 Seed box Side (Right) 1
5DL2005 Adjustment Handle Assembly 2
6DL2006 Left Side Chain Sprocket 1
7DL2007 Seed Box Side (Left) 1
8DL2008 Seed Adjustment Shaft 1
9DL2009 Fertilizer Adjustment Shaft 1
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